Project Supervisor – Custom Rigging Installations

Chicago Flyhouse; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

W-2 salary

Weekly overtime pay

Flexible paid time off

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with company match

Year-end bonus

Training & development

Job summary

Chicago Flyhouse in Chicago, IL is seeking a Project Supervisor to lead on-site rigging installation crews across entertainment, arenas, and architectural environments. This full-time, salaried role is based at our Chicago headquarters and requires frequent travel.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience leading rigging teams (union and non-union), read technical drawings, and coordinate with fabrication, automation, and project management to meet safety, schedule, and quality goals.

Qualifications

• Experience leading rigging installation crews (union or non-union).
• Proficient reading and interpreting technical drawings.
• Willing to travel up to 80% (domestic and international).
• Excellent organization and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work with clients and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite teams on installation projects across rigging systems.
• Collaborate with Project Managers on safety, schedule, quality.
• Coordinate with fabrication shop for delivery and installation.
• Prepare pack lists and coordinate procurement with PM.
• Work with Automation to implement motorized systems.
• Manage multiple installations and prioritize needs.
• Document and revise technical drawings from site findings.
• Represent the company in client meetings and site visits.
• Participate in in-house fabrication and planning between installations.

Skills

Team leadership

Client interfacing

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

ETCP

SPRAT

IRATA

OSHA 30

Tools

Manual rigging systems

Motorized rigging systems

Technical drawings

Job description

Chicago Flyhouse is a specialty rigging company providing unique turnkey solutions for rigging in the entertainment, arena and museum industries.

We are looking for a highly skilled Project Supervisor to join our growing team.

This hands-on leadership role involves overseeing on-site rigging installation crews on projects across entertainment, performance, and architectural environments.

This is a full-time, salaried position based out of our Chicago headquarters.

Frequent travel is required to job sites both domestic and international, including work on new-build construction, cruise ships, and performance venues.

This role requires one or more active certifications in the following critical areas to be eligible for consideration: Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP), Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) or Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA) as well as OSHA 30. Equivalent professional theatrical experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead onsite teams of technicians on installation projects, across a variety of systems including: Counterweight systems, Custom motorized rigging, Automated drapery, Acoustic absorption treatments (e.g., arenas) and other complex and unusual rigging solutions
• Collaborate with Project Managers to meet safety, timeline, and quality goals
• Coordinate with our in-house fabrication shop to ensure seamless delivery and installation of custom components
• Assist in preparing pack lists and coordinating procurement and material tracking with the Project Manager
• Work with our Automation department to ensure accurate implementation of motorized and electronic systems
• Manage multiple active installations, ensuring project needs are prioritized and executed efficiently
• Document and revise technical drawings based on real-world site findings
• Represent the company in meetings and site visits with clients, architects, consultants, and contractors
• Participate in in-house fabrication and planning as needed between installations

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading rigging installation crews, both Union and non-union
• Strong understanding of both manual and motorized rigging systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Comfortable interfacing with clients, contractors, and stakeholders
• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to lead by example
• Willing and able to travel frequently (up to 80% of the year), including international trips and cruise ship work
• Able to work flexible hours to accommodate client and project schedules

Physical & Travel Requirements

• Must be able to travel by airplane (domestic & international)
• Must be able to work on cruise ship vessels when required
• Must be comfortable working at height when required
• Preferably operate out of our Chicago, IL headquarters
• Must be able to work occasional off-hours or extended hours based on project need

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-Time, Salaried Position paid weekly via W2
• Annual Base Salary, Minimum: $80,000
• Eligible for Weekly Overtime Pay
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Year-End Bonus (Performance-Based)
• Paid Training & Professional Development Opportunities