Retail/Tenant Improvement Superintendent - Columbus
We are seeking a Retail / Tenant Improvement Superintendent to lead field operations on fast-paced commercial interior, renovation, retail, and tenant improvement projects throughout the Columbus market. This is an outstanding opportunity for a construction professional who excels at managing occupied spaces, coordinating multiple trades, maintaining aggressive schedules, and delivering exceptional client experiences. You'll join a company with a strong pipeline of work, excellent leadership, and significant opportunity for long-term career growth.
About the Company
Our client is a highly respected, employee-owned commercial construction firm that has built a reputation for quality, integrity, and client satisfaction over multiple generations. The company has grown into one of the region's leading builders by focusing on relationships, repeat business, and consistently delivering projects that exceed client expectations.
The company serves a diverse mix of markets including commercial, retail, mixed-use, multifamily, senior living, education, municipal, and renovation projects. Their broad project portfolio provides employees with stability, variety, and long-term career opportunities.
What truly sets this organization apart is its culture. As an employee-owned company, team members are invested in the success of the business and are empowered to make an impact. Leadership is committed to developing talent, promoting from within, and creating an environment where people can build lasting careers.
Responsibilities
- Lead all field operations for retail, tenant improvement, commercial interior, and renovation projects
- Manage jobsite safety, quality control, and daily project execution
- Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and trade partners throughout all phases of construction
- Develop and maintain project schedules while ensuring critical milestones are achieved
- Manage work in occupied buildings with minimal disruption to customers, tenants, and ongoing business operations
- Review drawings, specifications, schedules, and project documents to ensure successful execution
- Conduct daily site walks and proactively identify potential issues before they impact project performance
- Coordinate inspections, punch list activities, and project closeout efforts
- Maintain strong communication with Project Managers, clients, architects, consultants, and ownership groups
- Ensure all work is completed according to contract requirements, project specifications, and company quality standards
- Lead project meetings and provide regular updates on project progress, safety, and schedule status
- Drive accountability across all trades to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or field leader within commercial construction
- Proven experience leading retail construction, tenant improvement, commercial interiors, store remodels, fit-outs, renovations, or occupied-space projects
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling, quality control, safety management, and subcontractor coordination
- Ability to effectively manage multiple trades and maintain productivity in fast-paced project environments
- Experience working within active facilities where customer experience and operational continuity are critical
- Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with owners, architects, subcontractors, tenants, and project teams
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred
- A proactive, positive, accountable leader who takes ownership of project success and thrives in a collaborative team environment
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Annual performance bonus opportunity
- Vehicle allowance
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Professional development and leadership training opportunities
- Long-term career advancement opportunities