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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