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Traveling Superintendent - Big-Box Retail in Des Moines

Date Posted: 21 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

A general contractor with a long track record in national big-box retail is hiring a Traveling Superintendent. You'll lead new stores, expansions and remodels for major big-box and supercenter brands like the ones you already know, often while stores stay open.

What You'll Do

  • Lead new big-box stores, supercenter expansions and remodels
  • Manage phasing and night work in occupied stores with store management
  • Coordinate trades for sitework, steel, roofing, MEP, refrigeration and interiors
  • Run daily safety, inspections and reporting
  • Work with the Project Manager on schedules, changes and owner meetings
  • Drive punch lists, grand openings and closeout

What You Bring

  • Superintendent experience on national big-box retail work, such as Walmart, Sam's Club, Target, Lowe's or Home Depot (required)
  • Remodel and occupied-store experience
  • Willingness to travel full time
  • OSHA 30 (preferred)
  • A dependable, schedule-driven work style

What We Offer

Competitive pay, per diem and travel allowances, benefits, and a steady pipeline of projects from one job to the next.

Let's Talk

Advance your career in construction. Apply today and send your resume to Jenn LaQua, your construction recruiter at GPAC.

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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