Skip to main content
S

Construction Superintendent

Smith Group of Americas

Location

Remote

Salary

Not specified

Type

fulltime

Posted

Today

via linkedin

Job Description

Travel Construction Superintendent

Headquarters:

Dallas, TX

Travel Area:

Statewide Texas (big‑box retail renovations \& new builds)

Position Summary

The Travel Construction Superintendent is responsible for leading field operations on big‑box retail construction projects across Texas, including renovations and ground‑up new builds. This role requires extensive travel, strong leadership, and the ability to manage fast‑paced, schedule‑driven projects while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and documentation. The ideal candidate is highly organized, tech‑savvy, and experienced in building teams, resolving conflict, and driving process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all day‑to‑day field operations for assigned projects, including renovations and new construction of large retail facilities.
  • Supervise and coordinate subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and internal project teams to meet schedule, quality, and safety requirements.
  • Enforce site safety programs, conduct daily safety meetings, and ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
  • Develop and maintain detailed short‑term and long‑term project schedules, proactively addressing risks and constraints.
  • Manage documentation including

RFIs, Change Orders, Submittals, Daily Reports, Meeting Minutes, and Closeout Packages

.

  • Utilize

Procore

as the primary project management platform to track progress, documentation, coordination, and communication.

  • Communicate effectively with project managers, clients, owners, and internal leadership through

Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams

.

  • Resolve field conflicts professionally and efficiently, maintaining strong working relationships with trades and stakeholders.
  • Drive continuous improvement by

creating, refining, and implementing new field processes

that improve execution, communication, and consistency across projects.

  • Monitor quality throughout construction, not just at punch‑out, ensuring work meets plans, specifications, and client standards.
  • Support turnover, inspections, and closeout activities to ensure projects are completed on time and ready for occupancy.

Required Qualifications

  • 5\+ years of experience as a Construction Superintendent, preferably on

big‑box retail renovations and/or ground‑up builds

.

  • Proven experience

leading field teams and subcontractors

across multiple trades.

  • Strong working knowledge of commercial construction means, methods, sequencing, and scheduling.
  • Hands‑on experience with

Procore

for project documentation and communication.

  • Comfortable using construction technology, including

Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams

.

  • Demonstrated experience managing

RFIs, Change Orders, documentation logs, and project records

.

  • Strong conflict‑management and problem‑solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
  • Willingness and ability to

travel extensively throughout Texas

for project assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with occupied renovations or phased construction in retail environments.
  • Experience helping standardize or implement new field processes or best practices.
  • Familiarity with big‑box store prototypes, aggressive schedules, and milestone‑driven projects.

Key Competencies

  • Leadership \& accountability
  • Strong communication and organization
  • Schedule‑driven mindset
  • Quality and safety oriented
  • Process improvement focused
  • Adaptable and solutions‑driven

Looking for more opportunities?

Browse thousands of graduate jobs and entry-level positions.

Browse All Jobs