What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traveling Superintendent - Big Box position at Michael Page?
Opportunity for an experienced Traveling Superintendent to oversee ground‑up and large‑scale retail projects across multiple U.S. locations.
Ideal for a hands‑on field leader skilled in managing schedules, subcontractors, and high‑intensity big‑box construction environments.
Client Details
A well‑established national general contractor specializing in large‑scale retail and big‑box ground‑up projects. Known for consistent repeat work, strong client relationships, and a steady pipeline of high‑volume construction across the country, they offer stability, autonomy, and long‑term growth for traveling field leadership.Description
- Manage day‑to‑day onsite operations for ground‑up big‑box retail builds.
- Coordinate subcontractors, site logistics, and project sequencing.
- Enforce safety standards, quality expectations, and compliance requirements.
- Review and interpret drawings, site plans, and construction documents.
- Track project progress, maintain daily reporting, and support schedule adherence.
- Communicate regularly with project managers, owners, and inspectors.
- Lead site meetings and ensure all trades meet project milestones.
- Oversee inspections, punch lists, and overall site closeout.
- Travel full‑time to active project sites.
Profile
- 5-10 years as a Superintendent in ground‑up big‑box retail.
- Strong ability to manage high‑speed, high‑volume retail construction schedules.
- Skilled in coordinating multiple trades in a fast‑paced environment.
- Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and leadership skills.
- Ability to read and interpret detailed construction drawings.
- Strong safety mindset and experience enforcing jobsite compliance.
- Willingness to travel full‑time (long‑term assignments).
- Stable job history and proven success closing out big‑box projects.
Job Offer
- Competitive traveling superintendent compensation (market‑center).
- Per diem
- Strong project pipeline with long‑term career stability.
- Opportunity to build major national retail stores from the ground up.
- Supportive operations team and strong professional development culture.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
Salary : $130,000 - $150,000