Traveling Project Superintendent – Arizona

Position Overview

Colorado West Construction is a full-service general contractor specializing in large-format, ground-up national retail construction, commercial site development, structural steel projects, and corporate brand-driven builds across the Western United States. We are seeking a highly experienced Project Superintendent based in Arizona to lead large-format, ground-up national retail projects throughout the Western region, with a strong concentration of work in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and surrounding markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full site development from mobilization through turnover
• Drive milestone-based schedules aligned with fixed opening dates
• Maintain and actively manage the master schedule and two-week look-ahead plans, with all scheduling tracked and updated in Procore
• Coordinate structural steel, MEP, refrigeration, and long-lead procurement sequencing
• Ensure high-quality finishes consistent with national brand standards
• Act as primary field liaison with Owner representatives and design consultants
• Participate in weekly OAC (Owner/Architect/Contractor) meetings
• Cover specialty retail vendors, fixture installers, refrigeration contractors, and merchandising team
• Manage pre-punch processes in Procore and lead corporate deficiency walks to ensure timely project turnover
• Maintain daily logs in Procore (manpower, inspections, deliveries, weather, photos)
• Track RFIs, submittals, and change events
• Identify schedule impacts and proactively implement recovery strategies
• Ensure documentation meets corporate reporting expectations
• Enforce Cal OSHA and regional safety requirements (UT/NV/AZ compliance familiarity preferred)
• Conduct and document weekly safety meetings in Procore
• Maintain clean, organized jobsite reflective of national retail expectations

Required Experience

• 5-10+ years as Lead Superintendent on ground-up commercial projects 100,000+ SF or more. Experience with Target national big-box retail clients is strongly preferred.
• Tilt up construction experience
• Demonstrated experience delivering large-format national retail builds with fixed opening dates. Experience with national big-box retail clients is strongly preferred.
• Experience coordinating corporate-level client representatives
• Strong understanding of retail sequencing and turnover requirements
• Proven success managing high-activity job sites with multiple trades and vendors
• Procore and Microsoft Project scheduling software proficiency required
• Valid driver's license
• Willingness to travel 100% throughout Arizona and the Western U.S.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 40 pounds
• Physical stamina and the ability to work in outdoor environments
• Ability to lift, bend, kneel and stand for extended periods
• Az-based candidates preferred

Required Documentation for Consideration

To be considered, candidates must provide:

• A detailed project list of ground-up retail projects personally led
• Project size, value, and completion dates

Compensation & Benefits

• Job Type: Full-time
• Annual Salary: $100k - $150k based on verified experience
• Allowances: Per Diem (where applicable), Fuel Card
• Travel: 100% Travel Required | Arizona & Western U.S. Markets
• Schedule: Mon-Fri
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Employer match, Supplemental Health, Paid Holidays, Vacation, CA Sick Time