Flotech is an environmental contractor providing cleaning, maintenance, and repair services for critical infrastructure, including wastewater conveyance systems and underground utility services. Our clients include municipalities, contractors, property managers, homeowner associations across Florida, with offices in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, and Tampa Bay.
The Superintendent is central to that mission, serving as the primary field leader responsible for day-to-day operations on assigned projects — keeping crews safe and productive, equipment running, and projects on schedule and on budget.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Superintendent is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and successful execution of field operations on assigned job sites. This role oversees field crews and equipment, enforces safety and quality standards, manages job site administration (including timecard accuracy), and serves as the key point of coordination between the field and the Project Manager. The Superintendent is accountable for keeping projects safe, productive, well-organized, and on schedule from mobilization through completion.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Field Production & Oversight
- Directly oversee field crews on assigned job sites, driving productivity while maintaining Flotech's quality standards.
- Assign daily tasks, monitor progress against the schedule, and adjust crew deployment as job conditions change.
- Ensure work is performed correctly the first time, minimizing rework and inefficiency.
Safety & PPE Compliance
- Enforce all company safety protocols and applicable OSHA/regulatory requirements on every job site.
- Ensure all employees and subcontractors wear and correctly use required PPE at all times.
- Conduct or coordinate job site safety briefings (e.g., toolbox talks) and promptly address unsafe conditions or behaviors.
- Report, investigate, and document safety incidents, near-misses, and corrective actions in a timely manner.
Project Planning & Readiness
- Plan upcoming work — labor, materials, equipment, and scheduling — to keep projects on track.
- Coordinate with the Project Manager on manpower needs, sequencing, and site logistics in advance of mobilization.
- Anticipate material and equipment needs and place requests with sufficient lead time to avoid delays.
Equipment Accountability & Care
- Ensure proper use, daily inspection, and basic maintenance of company equipment and vehicles on site.
- Track equipment location and utilization across job sites and coordinate maintenance or repair needs promptly.
- Promptly report equipment issues, damage, or loss to the appropriate personnel.
Time Card & Administrative Accuracy
- Accurately manage and submit time cards for field crews on heavy, multi-crew job sites in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate daily job site records, including labor hours, materials used, and work performed.
- Complete required administrative documentation (daily reports, JSAs, incident reports, etc.) completely and on time.
Expense Management & Job Costing
- Manage and reconcile job site expenses, including company credit card purchases, ensuring all charges are approved, coded correctly, and supported by proper documentation/receipts. Track job costs against the approved project budget, flagging variances and working with the Project Manager to keep spending on labor, materials, and equipment within budget.
- Submit accurate, well-documented expense reports and purchase requests in a timely manner, following company approval procedures for all job site spending.
Project & Communication Support
- Serve as the primary liaison between field crews and the Project Manager, ensuring alignment on project needs and priorities.
- Communicate schedule changes, field conditions, and job progress clearly and proactively to the office and management.
- Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and other trades on site as needed to keep work moving smoothly.
Responsiveness to Field Challenges
- Respond quickly and effectively to unexpected field issues such as labor shortages, delays, weather, or safety incidents.
- Exercise sound judgment to resolve problems on site, escalating to the Project Manager when appropriate.
- Adapt daily plans as needed to keep the project moving forward safely and efficiently.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position directly supervises field employees, foremen, and crew members assigned to the Superintendent's job site(s), including assigning work, monitoring performance, and providing input into hiring, discipline, and performance reviews.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- 3+ years of experience in a field supervisory role within environmental services, construction, utilities, or a related industry.
- Demonstrated experience managing crews, schedules, and job site logistics on active field projects.
- Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards and PPE requirements; OSHA 30 certification preferred.
- Experience managing time card systems and field administrative reporting.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record; ability to travel between job sites as required.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to serve effectively as a liaison between field crews and project management.
- Ability to read and interpret project plans, scopes of work, and schedules.
- Experience with job costing, project budget tracking, and company credit card/expense approval procedures.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Strong leadership and crew management skills, with the ability to hold field teams accountable to safety and quality standards.
- Sound problem-solving and decision-making ability under time pressure and changing field conditions.
- Organizational skills sufficient to plan labor, materials, and equipment for multiple concurrent tasks.
- Proficiency with basic computer/mobile applications for time card entry, reporting, and communication.
- Ability to work collaboratively with Project Managers, clients, subcontractors, and office staff.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Regularly works outdoors at active job sites in varying weather conditions, including around underground utility, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure.
- Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and climb on uneven terrain, excavation sites, and job site conditions for extended periods.
- May be exposed to wastewater, confined spaces, vacuum excavation equipment, and heavy vehicle traffic; must follow all confined-space and trenchless-work safety protocols.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. as needed.
- Required to wear all designated PPE and comply with all site-specific and OSHA safety requirements.
- Travel required between job sites within the assigned Florida region; may require occasional travel to support emergency flood response or other markets.