Construction Superintendent

Great American Restaurants Inc • Fairfax, VA

6d • $120,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Great American Restaurants 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 GAR’s primary on-site representative and is responsible for ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with company standards.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of construction methods, commercial building systems, and mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and engineering documents.
• Hands-on experience coordinating subcontractors and managing day-to-day field activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose field issues and implement practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with contractors, operations teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in commercial construction, facilities maintenance, or a related field; restaurant or hospitality experience strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• restaurant or hospitality experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 punchlist completion.
• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees