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Traveling Retail Construction Superintendent

Powerhouse
Powerhouse Salary
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 11/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/26/2025
Description

Want to run million-dollar projects before most people your age aren’t even managing a small crew?

Ready to see new cities, meet new people, and build things that last for decades?

We’re looking for ambitious, adaptable, and travel-ready superintendents who want more than just a job—they want a career adventure.

Why You’ll Love It

  • See the country – Spend 10–12 weeks at a time on-site in different cities.
  • Earn more – Competitive salary, per diem, and you keep your airline miles & hotel points.
  • Stay connected – Paid trips home during long projects, plus tech stipends to keep you connected with friends & family.
  • Team you can count on – You won’t be “sent out”—you’ll be backed by a team that’s been where you are and wants you to succeed.

This position is responsible for the entire construction project from mobilization to completion by providing skills and knowledge to run the day-to-day operations of retail/commercial renovation job site(s).

Why Powerhouse

  • Comprehensive benefits plan with multiple plan options for medical and dental.
  • Vision, HSA, Voluntary Life, FSA, Dependent Care and additional voluntary benefits
  • Company paid long term disability and life insurance.
  • 11 Paid company holidays (depending on work schedule).
  • Accrue up to 4 Weeks Paid Time Off per Calendar Year
  • 401(k) plan

What YOU Will Do

  • Studies Project Manual, job specifications and construction drawings to ensure timely start and finish, safety, quality of work and subcontractor performance for each phase of construction.
  • Ability to understand the scope of work, evaluate and recommend means and methods typical with industry standards, estimate the time involved, and take initiative with fundamental scheduling changes to minimize cost and time.
  • Manage and work alongside construction crews in the installation and/or repair of concrete, asphalt paving, structural steel, cabinetry, countertops, flooring, electrical, painting, plumbing, HVAC, and other construction tasks as needed in a live retail environment.
  • Must be present on the jobsite as defined by program expectations.
  • Ensure blueprints and plans are followed precisely. Evaluate risks that impact successful delivery of blueprint intent but may not be obtainable.
  • Provide Daily reporting on project status with photos through project management applications as needed. Accurately detail completion and certification of projects.
  • Successfully coordinate and facilitate the RFI process.
  • Interface with local permitting authorities to ensure compliance and successfully coordinate required inspections including permit closeout.
  • Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
  • Ability to operate equipment such as Forklifts and Scissor Lifts
  • Willing to travel a minimum of 14 weeks at a time across the U.S or as determined by the Project Manager.
  • Must be willing to travel by air.
  • Night and weekend work is required.
  • Responsible for final handoff confirming all tasks are complete and correct.
  • Hands on work for 20% of the time. (Examples: installing a paper towel holder or hardware)

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Plans and organizes tasks for project field staff and subcontractors.
  • Maintains project schedule and minimizes delays.
  • Examines work for exactness and accuracy.
  • Ensure safety protocols are always followed.
  • Organizes and participates in weekly toolbox talks.

What YOU Bring

  • Hungry to learn and lead in the construction industry.
  • Comfortable traveling and adapting to new environments.
  • Motivated by big challenges.
  • Three (3) years of experience in a supervisory role and Five (5) years’ experience in a relevant trade.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications for reporting purposes. Experience with ProCore, PlanGrid, Autodesk Build is a plus.
  • Must pass an MVR, background, and drug test.

This is the role that builds leaders. If you’re ready to accelerate your career while exploring the country and making a tangible mark on the world, let’s talk.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

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