Traveling Superintendent - Retail

Deacon Construction, LLC • Seattle, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Deacon Construction is seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent to join their Retail Programs team. This is a field leadership role for individuals who enjoy traveling, managing a well-organized job site in active retail settings, and are committed to completing national retail construction projects on time and to high client standards. The role involves working with clients such as Safeway, Walmart, Tesla, and 5 Below. Deacon Construction emphasizes a people-first culture, valuing their employees and fostering a supportive environment. The company has a long-standing reputation for building excellent projects and maintaining strong client relationships over 45 years. They are expanding across the West and beyond while preserving their core values of caring for work, teams, and each other.

Requirements

• 5 or more years of superintendent experience on commercial construction projects, with retail construction experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage construction in active or occupied retail environments, including phased scopes and coordination with on-site store operations.
• Comfortable working either day shifts or night/off-hours shifts, depending on the project and client program.
• Solid understanding of construction means and methods, scheduling, and field safety programs.
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder comfortable working directly with store management, facilities teams, and client construction representatives.
• Willing and able to travel extensively throughout Washington and the Pacific Northwest; home base in Seattle, WA.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Procore or similar project management tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations on retail construction and remodel projects for national retail clients, including Safeway, Walmart, Tesla, 5 Below, and many more, across Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
• Manage subcontractors in the field, enforce schedules, and hold trade partners accountable to scope, quality, and safety.
• Coordinate construction in active, occupied retail environments, running day shifts or night/off-hours shifts depending on the project, to minimize disruption to store operations and customers.
• Partner closely with the Project Manager on scheduling, phased sequencing, look-ahead planning, RFI/submittal coordination, and cost control.
• Conduct daily jobsite walks, maintain accurate daily logs, and lead subcontractor coordination meetings, including off-hours crews as needed.
• Enforce Deacon's safety program and maintain a clean, compliant jobsite at all times, including adherence to client-specific site standards and program requirements.
• Manage inspections, punch list execution, and project closeout to ensure a smooth turnover with minimal impact to store operations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client construction and facilities teams, store management, and trade partners.

Benefits

• Competitive travel package including per diem, lodging, and a vehicle allowance.
• Performance-based incentives
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and leadership training
• Sick time and vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed