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Traveling Superintendent and Traveling Project Engineer - Retail in Chicago

Date Posted: 02 November 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Confidential Opportunity

GPAC is conducting a confidential search on behalf of an established general contractor with a national retail program. The company is adding a Traveling Superintendent and Traveling Project Engineer - Retail to its team in Chicago, IL. This is an urgent, high-priority opening.

The Role

Focus: Experience building large retail stores is required. Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

  • Build ground-up and remodel large retail stores nationwide
  • Run day-to-day field operations, safety and quality on site
  • Coordinate and schedule subcontractors and self-performed crews
  • Maintain the project schedule, daily reports and site logistics
  • Build strong relationships with owners, inspectors and trade partners
  • Manage RFIs, submittals and project documentation

Requirements

  • Experience building large retail stores is required. Willingness to travel.
  • Proven record of delivering work safely, on time and on budget
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Procore, Bluebeam, P6 or similar a plus

Why This Opportunity

  • National program with a steady pipeline
  • Repeat-client relationships
  • Travel role with a steady national program
  • Compensation: $95,000 - $120,000 base, depending on experience

About the location: Chicago offers world-class amenities, diverse neighborhoods and suburbs, and one of the deepest construction markets in the Midwest.

All inquiries are handled with complete discretion, and your information will not be shared with any employer without your permission. Apply now and send your resume to melissa.strater@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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