Commercial Construction Superintendent – Lead Travel Projects for JJO Construction!
Job Overview
- Company: JJO Construction
- Salary: $90,000–$105,000+ per year, depending on experience, plus bonus opportunities
- Location: Central / Eastern United States — Extensive Travel Required
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Project Scope: Commercial General Construction — Restaurant, Retail, Ground-Up, Renovation & Remodel
- Required Licenses / Certifications: Driver's License
The Opportunity
JJO Construction is seeking an experienced Traveling Commercial Construction Superintendent to take full ownership of commercial projects from mobilization through completion.
This is a field leadership role for someone who takes pride in their work, holds subcontractors accountable, solves problems without constant oversight, and wants to look back at a completed project knowing it was built the right way.
You will typically manage one project at a time, coordinating local subcontractors and driving the schedule, quality, safety, and daily execution of fast-moving restaurant and retail construction projects throughout the central and eastern United States.
This is not an Austin-based position. Candidates may live throughout JJO's primary operating territory, ideally with reasonable access to a commercial airport.
How You Will Make an Impact
- Take ownership of assigned commercial projects from start through turnover.
- Manage daily field operations, schedules, subcontractors, deliveries, inspections, and jobsite activity.
- Coordinate and supervise local subcontractors across multiple trades.
- Maintain project quality while keeping work moving safely and on schedule.
- Read and interpret architectural plans, drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
- Identify field conflicts early and work with Project Management to resolve issues quickly.
- Hold subcontractors accountable for workmanship, schedule, cleanliness, and contract requirements.
- Maintain accurate daily field reports, project photos, manpower counts, deliveries, and jobsite documentation using JobPlanner or similar mobile technology.
- Communicate clearly with Project Managers, subcontractors, ownership, inspectors, and other stakeholders.
- Complete limited minor punch-list or closeout work when needed, while keeping the primary focus on project supervision and subcontractor management.
- Represent JJO Construction professionally with clients, trade partners, and project stakeholders.
Travel Expectations
This is a true traveling superintendent position.
- Projects may be located throughout Texas, the Midwest, Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and other central/eastern U.S. markets.
- Superintendents generally travel directly from home to their assigned project rather than reporting regularly to an Austin office.
- Drivable assignments may allow the Superintendent to return home on weekends.
- For fly-away projects, company-supported trips home are generally planned in advance and occur depending on project location, schedule, and airfare.
- Some assignments may require remaining near the project for multiple consecutive weeks.
- Candidates must be comfortable with extended travel and understand that project needs drive the schedule.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- 5+ years of commercial construction experience, preferably in a Superintendent or comparable field-leadership role.
- Proven ability to independently manage commercial construction projects and subcontractors.
- Strong knowledge of commercial construction sequencing and field operations.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and drawings.
- Strong problem-solving ability and willingness to make timely field decisions.
- High level of accountability, ownership, integrity, and pride in workmanship.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable using smartphones, tablets, and digital field-reporting tools.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively throughout JJO's operating territory.
Preferred Qualifications
- Restaurant or retail construction experience.
- Ground-up commercial construction experience.
- Experience completing fast-turn commercial projects.
- Experience managing local subcontractors in multiple geographic markets.
- OSHA or other applicable construction safety certifications.
- High School Diploma or GED.
Compensation & Benefits
JJO offers a strong total compensation package designed to support long-term employees and traveling field leaders.
- $90,000–$105,000+ annual base salary, depending on experience.
- Annual bonus opportunities.
- Weekly pay.
- 100% employee health insurance coverage paid by the company.
- 401(k) retirement program.
- Profit-sharing program.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Vehicle / truck allowance.
- Travel per diem and reimbursement of approved project-related expenses.
- Company-supported travel home on qualifying assignments.
- Smartphone / tablet and necessary field technology.
- Ongoing safety and technical training.
- Career-development opportunities within an established commercial contractor.
About JJO Construction
JJO Construction is an established commercial general contractor with more than three decades of experience delivering restaurant, retail, ground-up, renovation, and remodel projects across the United States.
Our culture is built around integrity, accountability, trust, pride in workmanship, and doing the right thing. We want Superintendents who treat every project like their name is on the building and who take genuine pride in delivering work they would be proud to show their family.
JJO Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other status protected by applicable law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration based on job-related qualifications.
