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Traveling Superintendent — Grocery
Deacon Construction · Boise, ID (Home Base) · Full-Time · Pacific Northwest & Mountain West
Deacon Construction is looking for an experienced Traveling Superintendent with a strong grocery construction background to join our growing Boise Team. This is a field leadership role for someone who thrives on the road, runs tight jobsites, and takes pride in delivering grocery and food retail projects on schedule and to a high standard.
WHO WE ARE
At Deacon, we believe that great projects are built by great people, and great people deserve a place where they are genuinely valued. Our focus is simple: put our people first, build excellent projects, and maintain the long-standing client relationships that have defined our reputation for over 45 years.
We work hard, take pride in what we build, and hold ourselves to a high standard. We also know that the best teams are ones that enjoy showing up every day and that means taking time to connect, celebrate, and support one another, whether you’re in the office or out on the field.
As we expand across the West Coast and Mountain West, we are committed to maintaining the heart of who Deacon is people who care about their work, their teams, and each other.
WHY JOIN DEACON?
- People-first culture with mentorship, training, and real opportunities for advancement.
- Meaningful field work across a growing portfolio of grocery and food retail projects throughout the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West.
- Stability and growth privately held, financially strong, and expanding for over 45 years.
- Competitive travel package including per diem, lodging, and a vehicle allowance.
- A team that works hard and takes care of each other — in the field and at home.
- Community involvement through our Deacon Charitable Foundation and Community Engagement Committee.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Traveling Superintendent on Deacon’s Special Projects team, you will lead field operations on grocery and food retail projects across the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West, with Boise as your home base. You will run the day-to-day jobsite, manage subcontractors, enforce quality and safety standards, and partner with the Project Manager to keep every project on schedule and on budget. You will represent Deacon in the field with clients, store operators, and trade partners — and you will set the standard for how we work.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead day-to-day field operations on grocery and food retail construction projects across the PNW and Mountain West.
- Manage subcontractors in the field, enforce schedules, and hold trade partners accountable to scope, quality, and safety.
- Coordinate phased construction in live or partially open retail environments, minimizing disruption to store operations.
- Partner closely with the Project Manager on scheduling, look-ahead planning, RFI/submittal coordination, and cost control.
- Conduct daily jobsite walks, maintain accurate daily logs, and lead weekly subcontractor coordination meetings.
- Enforce Deacon’s safety program and maintain a clean, compliant jobsite at all times.
- Manage inspections, punchlist execution, and project close-out to ensure smooth turnover to the client.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, store managers, architects, and trade partners.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 or more years of superintendent experience with a strong focus on grocery, food retail, or supermarket construction.
- Proven ability to manage construction in live retail environments, including phased scopes and operational coordination with store staff.
- Solid understanding of construction means and methods, scheduling, and field safety programs.
- Excellent communicator and relationship builder — comfortable working directly with clients, landlords, and store operators.
- Willing and able to travel extensively throughout the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West; home base in Boise, ID or nearby.
- Experience with Procore or similar project management tools is a plus.
- OSHA 30 certification preferred.
WHAT WE OFFER
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Compensation
Competitive salary based on experience
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Bonus
Performance-based incentives
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Travel
Travel & per diem package
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Retirement
401(k) with company match
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Benefits
Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
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Development
Tuition reimbursement & leadership training
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Time Off
Sick time and vacation
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Career Growth
Promote-from-within culture
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If this sounds like the right next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join a team that values your experience, invests in your growth, and gives you the platform to do the best work of your career.
Deacon Construction, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Deacon Construction maintains a drug and alcohol-free workplace.