Restaurant and Retail Construction Superintendent
Recruiting Partner: Warren Mead
Fairfax, Virginia | Construction | Not Remote | $120,000 to $140,000 | Job ID: 174494
Job Summary
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Our client is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to
lead construction projects and day-to-day job-site execution for restaurant construction,
remodels, and capital improvement projects. This role serves their primary on-site
representative and is responsible for ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in
alignment with company standards.
This is an owner-side field leadership role within a lean team. Our role requires hands-on
involvement and accountability for execution. This position is ideal for an experienced
Superintendent or Field Construction Manager who wants to move into an owner-side role, gain broader exposure, and build a long-term career while remaining closely connected to the field.
Key Responsibilities
Job-Site Execution
• Lead daily job-site activities for construction, remodels, and capital projects.
• Coordinate all trades, vendors, inspectors and deliveries.
• Maintain job-site safety, quality, cleanliness, and organization.
• Manage sequencing to keep work moving and prevent delays.
Ownership Representation
• Act as GAR’s on-site representative during construction activities.
• Enforce construction standards and design intent.
• Hold general contractors and subcontractors accountable to expectations.
• Coordinate inspections and support punch-list completion.
Technical & Field Coordination
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Identify constructability, coordination, and sequencing issues – particularly related
to MEP systems.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Construction leadership to resolve issues.
• Support turnover to Operations by ensuring systems are installed and functioning as
intended.
Communication & Collaboration
• Provide regular updates on job-site status, issues, and schedule risks.
• Coordinate with Operations to minimize disruption at operating restaurants.
• Escalate issues appropriately while resolving routine field challenges
independently.
Requirements
• 5+ years of experience as a Construction Superintendent or Field Construction
Manager.
• Experience in commercial, retail, or restaurant construction and facilities
maintenance preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of restaurant and construction and MEP coordination.
• Proven ability to run job sites independently.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and engineering
documents.
• Hands-on experience coordinating subcontractors and managing day-to-day field
activities.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose field issues and implement
practical solutions.
Benefits
• Competitive base salary: $120,000 – $140,000
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) to start plus 6 additional holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with generous employer match
• Monthly dining card
• Gym and educational reimbursement
JOB ID: 174494
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