Shop Superintendent

Phase2 Technology; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Phase2 Technology is seeking a Shop Superintendent in Cocoa, FL to oversee and coordinate all construction site activities from facility development to equipment installation and commissioning.

You will lead daily project execution, ensure adherence to specifications, monitor safety, quality, and productivity, and serve as the primary on-site contact for project management and coordination with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 10+ years in construction/steel fabrication; 5+ years in a superintendent/leadership role; proficient with MS Office; able to write reports and communicate with vendors, officials, and clients; strong reading of technical docs and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily project execution and coordinate all shop activities.
• Oversee quality control tasks and ensure welding, heat numbers, and stencils meet specs.
• Manage attendance, timekeeping, and HR communications as needed.
• Coordinate with Project Manager, Director, and stakeholders for updates and risk mitigation.
• Ensure safe on-site operations and compliance with standards and client requirements.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Report writing

Reading technical documents

Team leadership

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

10 years construction/steel fabrication experience

5+ years as Superintendent/leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Description

Shop Superintendent

Location: Cocoa, FL

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The Shop Superintendent is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all construction site activities from facility development to equipment installation and commissioning. This role ensures adherence to specifications and code requirements, monitors site operations for safety, quality, and productivity, and leads daily project execution. The position also serves as the primary on-site contact for project management and coordination.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in all daily JSA meetings and assist with JSA development.
• Ensure completion of Quality Control tasks (dimensional checks, welding quality, heat #s, stencils, etc.) in collaboration with the Quality Control Manager.
• Monitor and manage daily clock in/out times and ensure all time is documented properly.
• Supervise all shop foremen and ensure their alignment with task execution.
• Serve as the main point of contact for updates and communication with the Project Manager and Project Coordinator. Keep the Project Director informed.
• Advise the Shop Manager on material needs to avoid delays.
• Immediately communicate any out-of-scope issues or installation misfits to the Project Manager for resolution and cost documentation.
• Resolve priority or scheduling conflicts in coordination with the Shop Manager.
• Communicate scheduled completion dates to Project Coordinators and QA/QC for progress reporting.
• Ensure that materials are not moved from storage without approval from the Shop Manager.
• Coordinate with Foremen regarding equipment needs for task execution.
• Ensure final completion and quality of all assigned tasks.
• Monitor site cleanliness and housekeeping daily.
• Track and address personnel attendance and punctuality.
• Participate in daily completion and 24-hour lookahead meetings as well as safety meetings.
• Participate in bid scope reviews and project kick-offs when required.
• Report recurring quality, performance, or reliability issues to the Shop Manager and HR for corrective actions.
• Maintain a positive, solutions-oriented attitude and promote quality customer service to all stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned by Shop Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction and steel fabrication.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Superintendent or in a similar leadership role.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to write reports and professional correspondence to vendors, government officials, and clients.
• Good reading comprehension of technical documents such as safety regulations, assembly/maintenance instructions, and manuals.
• Strong verbal communication skills, especially in customer and client interactions.
• Ability to identify non-compliance with standards and recommend solutions.

HSE Responsibilities

• Embrace, lead, and demonstrate "Acadian F.I.R.S.T." - Vision & Mission Statement as fundamental core values.
• Demonstrate visible leadership and support proactive safety processes (JSA, Time Out, TEAM BBS Observations, and JSA Quality Assessment & Coaching Process) to achieve an incident-free workplace and advance our safety culture.
• Adhere to all Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management System policies, procedures, best practices, and client-specific policies.
• Make a personal commitment and be accountable for achieving HSE goals. Communicate expectations to direct reports while coaching, mentoring, and empowering them.
• Conduct periodic quality assessments of HSE processes and demonstrate ownership in process implementation through coaching and mentoring.