Traveling Project Superintendent – Ground-Up National Retail

Experience with Target national big-box retail clients is strongly preferred.

Position Overview

Travel Required | Western U.S. (including but not limited to UT, NV, CA, AZ) | Murrieta, CA HQ

Colorado West Construction is a full-service general contractor specializing in large-format, ground-up national retail construction, commercial site development, structural steel projects, and corporate brand-driven builds across the Western United States.

We are seeking a highly experienced Project Superintendent to lead large-format, ground-up national retail projects throughout the Western region (including but not limited to UT, NV, CA, AZ).

This role requires proven experience delivering corporate-driven retail builds with hard opening dates, strict brand standards, and high-volume vendor coordination. Experience with Target national big-box retail clients is strongly preferred.

The Superintendent will serve as the on-site leader responsible for schedule management and execution, subcontractor management, inspection coordination, and successful turnover aligned with national client milestones.

This is a traveling position and requires a Superintendent who thrives in fast-paced, schedule-sensitive environments.

Key Responsibilities

Ground-Up Retail Execution

• Lead full site development from mobilization through turnover on 100,000+ SF retail projects
• Drive milestone-based schedules aligned with fixed opening dates
• Maintain and actively manage the master schedule and two-week look-ahead plans, with all scheduling tracked and updated in Procore.
• Coordinate structural steel, MEP, refrigeration, and long-lead procurement sequencing
• Ensure high-quality finishes consistent with national brand standards

Corporate & Vendor Coordination

• Act as primary field liaison with Owner representatives and design consultants
• Participate in weekly OAC (Owner/Architect/Contractor) meetings
• Coordinate specialty retail vendors, fixture installers, refrigeration contractors, and merchandising team.
• Manage pre-punch processes in Procore and lead corporate deficiency walks to ensure timely project turnover.

Schedule & Documentation Discipline

• Maintain daily logs in Procore (manpower, inspections, deliveries, weather, photos)
• Track RFIs, submittals, and change events
• Identify schedule impacts and proactively implement recovery strategies
• Ensure documentation meets corporate reporting expectations

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce Cal OSHA and regional safety requirements (UT/NV/AZ compliance familiarity preferred)
• Conduct and document weekly safety meetings in Procore.
• Maintain clean, organized jobsite reflective of national retail expectations

Required Experience

• 5-10+ years as Lead Superintendent on ground-up commercial projects 100,000+ SF or more. Experience with Target national big-box retail clients is strongly preferred.

• Tilt up construction experience

• Demonstrated experience delivering large-format national retail builds with fixed opening dates. Experience with Target national big-box retail clients is strongly preferred.

• Experience coordinating corporate-level client representatives

• Strong understanding of retail sequencing and turnover requirements

• Proven success managing high-activity job sites with multiple trades and vendors

• Procore and Microsoft Project scheduling software proficiency required

• Valid driver's license

• Willingness to travel 100% within, but not limited to, UT, NV, CA, AZ

• Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 40 pounds.

• Physical stamina and the ability to work in outdoor environments.

• Ability to lift, bend, kneel and stand for extended periods

Required Documentation for Consideration

To be considered, candidates must provide:

• A detailed project list of ground-up retail projects personally led
• Project size, value, and completion dates
• Owner or corporate client references for national retail projects
• Successful candidate must be willing to undergo background check post-offer.

Verification of large-format national retail experience will be required prior to offer. Experience with Target national big-box retail clients is strongly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• California Paid Sick Leave
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel subsistence programs per company policy

Job Type: Full-time

Annual Salary: *$100k - $150k *Competitive base salary based on verified experience

Allowances: Per Diem (where applicable), Fuel Card

Travel: 100% travel required | Western U.S. (including but not limited to UT, NV, CA, AZ) | Murrieta, CA HQ

Schedule: Mon-Fri

Check out our website to learn more about us at www.cwc.la

This is an at-will position. The Company may modify job duties as needed and employment may be terminated by either party at any time. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities (ADA/FEHA).

• Successful candidate must be willing to undergo background check post-offer.