Superintendent - Restaurants

About the Role

Our client, a highly respected Commercial General Contractor with an impressive portfolio of high-end hospitality and commercial projects, is seeking experienced Superintendents to join their team. With a strong pipeline of new work, this is an opportunity to work on distinctive restaurant projects where quality, craftsmanship, attention to detail, and execution are critical.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day field operations on high-end restaurant construction projects.
• Coordinate subcontractors, specialty trades, vendors, and suppliers.
• Manage construction sequencing and maintain project schedules.
• Coordinate complex MEP, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, and kitchen systems.
• Oversee installation of custom millwork, stone, tile, flooring, ceilings, lighting, decorative finishes, and specialty features.
• Work closely with architects, interior designers, owners, and consultants to resolve field issues.
• Conduct daily subcontractor coordination and site meetings.
• Review drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and submittals for constructability and coordination.
• Maintain strict quality-control standards throughout construction.
• Coordinate inspections and ensure compliance with applicable codes and project requirements.
• Maintain a strong jobsite safety culture.
• Manage punch list, commissioning, closeout, and turnover.
• Proactively identify potential schedule and coordination issues and develop solutions.
• Represent the GC professionally with clients, designers, and trade partners.

Requirements

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience as a Superintendent.
• Proven experience delivering high-end, bespoke restaurant or hospitality projects.
• Strong understanding of restaurant construction, including specialty kitchens and complex MEP coordination.
• Experience with high-end architectural finishes and custom interiors.
• Ability to coordinate multiple specialty trades and vendors simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling, and quality control.
• Excellent communication and subcontractor-management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering exceptional finishes.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, PlanGrid, or similar construction technology is a plus.

Ideal Candidate Experience

We're particularly interested in Superintendents who have delivered projects such as:

• High-end / luxury restaurants
• Bespoke chef-driven restaurants
• Fine-dining establishments
• Restaurant concepts for major hospitality groups
• Upscale hotel restaurants and bars
• Private clubs and exclusive dining venues
• Restaurant renovations and conversions
• Complex restaurant TI projects
• Projects featuring extensive custom millwork and architectural finishes