GC Commercial Construction Superintendent – QSR, Retail & Tenant Improvement

Lead Fast-Paced QSR, Restaurant, Retail, TI & Ground-Up Projects Across the Phoenix Metro

Job Overview


* Company: Birkmeyer General Contractors


* Location: Tempe, AZ / Greater Phoenix Metro


* Employment Type: Full-Time


* Compensation: $90,000–$110,000, depending on experience, plus performance-based bonus opportunities


* Project Scope: Commercial QSR, drive-thru restaurant, retail, tenant improvement, restaurant buildout, and ground-up construction


* Travel: Approximately 90% Phoenix-area work with occasional Arizona travel as project needs require


* Licenses / Certifications: No mandatory licenses required

The Opportunity

Birkmeyer General Contractors is seeking a Commercial Construction Superintendent to lead onsite construction for fast-paced QSR, restaurant, retail, tenant improvement, and ground-up commercial projects.

This role is ideal for a field leader who understands short-cycle commercial construction, tight schedules, overlapping trades, and the importance of strong subcontractor relationships.

Most projects are local to the Phoenix metro, with occasional Arizona travel for projects outside the area.

This is not a “sit in the truck all day” superintendent role.

Birkmeyer is looking for someone who actively walks the job, coordinates trades, solves field problems, manages inspections, keeps documentation current, and helps push projects across the finish line.

How You Will Make an Impact


* Lead day-to-day field operations for commercial QSR, restaurant, retail, TI, and ground-up projects.


* Coordinate onsite subcontractors, vendors, deliveries, inspections, and project schedules.


* Manage fast-paced project timelines, often in the 8–12 week range, while keeping trades aligned and accountable.


* Maintain daily logs, progress photos, field documentation, and project communication in Procore.


* Walk jobsites daily to verify quality, safety, schedule progress, and adherence to project plans/specifications.


* Work closely with Project Managers to resolve field conflicts, sequencing issues, RFIs, schedule concerns, and subcontractor performance issues.


* Coordinate municipal inspections and support timely approvals.


* Manage punch lists, closeout items, client turnover, and final project completion.


* Help maintain strong long-term relationships with repeat subcontractor partners.


* Support field needs when practical, including coordinating deliveries, handling minor punch items, and solving small onsite issues when needed.

Required Qualifications & Experience


* 5+ years of commercial construction Superintendent experience.


* Experience managing commercial QSR, restaurant, retail, tenant improvement, or ground-up construction projects.


* Strong ability to read and interpret architectural, civil, structural, and MEP construction drawings.


* Experience managing projects ranging from $50,000 - $2.5 million


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