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Job Title


Restaurant and Retail Construction Superintendent


Company : Goodwin Recruiting


Location : Fairfax, VA


Created : 2026-04-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent tolead construction projects and day-to-day job-site execution for restaurant construction,remodels, and capital improvement projects. This role serves their primary on-siterepresentative and is responsible for ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and inalignment with company standards.This is an owner-side field leadership role within a lean team. Our role requires hands-oninvolvement and accountability for execution. This position is ideal for an experiencedSuperintendent 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 ResponsibilitiesJob-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 relatedto MEP systems.• Collaborate with Project Managers and Construction leadership to resolve issues.• Support turnover to Operations by ensuring systems are installed and functioning munication & 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 challengesindependently.Requirements• 5+ years of experience as a Construction Superintendent or Field ConstructionManager.• Experience in commercial, retail, or restaurant construction and facilitiesmaintenance 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 engineeringdocuments.• Hands-on experience coordinating subcontractors and managing day-to-day fieldactivities.• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose field issues and implementpractical 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