Senior Rigging Project Supervisor — Global Installations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Insurance (Health/Dental/Vision/Life)

401(k) match

Year-end bonus

Training & development

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Chicago Flyhouse seeks a Project Supervisor to lead on-site rigging installation crews across entertainment, arena, and architectural environments. This hands-on role oversees multiple installations, travels domestically and internationally, and requires active certifications (ETCP, SPRAT or IRATA) plus OSHA 30.

The position is full-time from our Chicago headquarters with weekly pay and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading rigging installation crews, both union and non-union.
• Strong understanding of 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite teams of technicians on installation projects across rigging systems.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to meet safety, timeline, and quality goals.
• Coordinate with fabrication shop to ensure delivery and installation of components.
• Assist in preparing pack lists and coordinating procurement and material tracking.
• Work with Automation department to implement motorized and electronic systems.
• Manage multiple active installations and prioritize needs.
• Document and revise technical drawings based on site findings.
• Represent the company in meetings and site visits with clients and contractors.
• Participate in in-house fabrication and planning between installations.

Skills

Rigging leadership

Manual rigging

Motorized rigging

Technical drawings

Organizational skills

Client interfacing

Travel readiness

Flexible hours

Job description

Chicago Flyhouse seeks a Project Supervisor to lead on-site rigging installation crews across entertainment, arena, and architectural environments. This hands-on role oversees multiple installations, travels domestically and internationally, and requires active certifications (ETCP, SPRAT or IRATA) plus OSHA 30.

The position is full-time from our Chicago headquarters with weekly pay and opportunities for growth.