National Traveling Retail Superintendent

Overview TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Position: National Traveling Retail SuperintendentLocation: Detroit, MIDuration: Full TimeJob Type: Full TimeWork Type: OnsiteJob Description: The National Traveling Superintendent's main focus is managing the schedule, quality and safety in order to keep the project moving forward quickly and efficiently. Responsibilities: Must demonstrate and model Client Construction's core values Safety Enforce corporate and OSHA safety policies on jobsite, providing key responsibility for safety compliance in the field Implement proactive pre-task safety planning for all work activities Coordination of Shut Downs/Tie-ins Conduct weekly Toolbox Talks with Trades Quality Assurance/Quality Control Observe and interface with contractors or trades to monitor work performance and productivity of trades Enforce compliance with project schedule Ensure project rules and procedures are maintained Enforce contractors' responsibilities and scope of work Oversee creation and completion of punch list process Assist with any commissioning activities Verify that approved products are being installed on site Planning Monitor and support trade harmony, including jurisdiction compliance with local practice Facilitate Mechanical/Electrical overhead coordination Supervise, coordinate and sequence contractors' work to minimize interference between various contractors on the project Develop site logistics plans for entire project with assistance to maximize productivity and minimize impacts to building occupants Initiate setup of a project schedule and creation of activities and logic. Maintain project schedule through updates, implementing logic modifications, and adding activities Mentor interns, project engineers and assistant superintendents Run weekly sub-contractor coordination meetings Prepare constructability reviews to determine completeness of documents; review details for buildability Assist with initiation of set up of jobsite Submissions of drawings to city and state agencies and inspection process leading to Certificate of Occupancy Attend weekly team and OAC meetings Document Control Appropriately file documentation using the project electronic filing system as it relates to field paperwork Assist Engineer with RFI review requests for information, including resolution of issues involving multiple trades Perform surveillance of contractor documents to ensure they are building from the latest document set Coordinate project changes with trades and contractors Assist with review of submittals and shop drawings. Coordinate with construction documents and field/constructability issues. Use submittals to verify work or materials in the field Prepare detailed and timely daily reports. Incorporate/review subcontractor's daily reports for issues, coordination and claim avoidance Assist with maintenance and updating of record set of documents Assist Engineer with material/ submittal log to ensure timely submission by completing document review as required Cost Management Assist with management of overall budget by helping to control cost and monitoring potential changes from contractors Assist with management of general conditions budget Identify contractor changes to purchased scope Review contractor quotations for changes Qualifications: 5+ year's construction experience 2+ years as seasoned traveler Project experience with interior renovations, ground-up, established malls and new mall environments, renovation work in occupied and unoccupied environments, urban and suburban work locations Recommended Training / Certifications: OSHA 30 hour CPR / First Aid / AED Training Lead / Asbestos Awareness LEED Accreditation TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Created: 2026-03-04