Superintendent Intern

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $18-$20

Florida Palm Construction (FPC) is a dynamic and scaling construction company based in South Florida. Since our founding in 2014, weve successfully managed projects ranging from $50,000 to $10 million across the Commercial, Government, and Specialty Residential sectors.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Superintendent Intern to join our project team. This role offers hands-on field experience on active construction sites. The intern will work closely with our project Superintendent and gain exposure to the practical aspects of running a construction project, including schedule tracking, subcontractor coordination, quality assurance, compliance with safety and building standardsand supporting FPCs position as an employer of choice.

At FPC, we operate under a shared belief systemour Flywheelwhich guides everything we do:

• We attract and retain top talent aligned with our core values and ensure they feel acknowledged and appreciated.
• We build trust with our clients and pursue Great Projects.
• We make the client part of our team and deliver our product well.
• We produce profit by staying on budget and on schedule.
• We invest in developing our people to continuously expand our vision as a company.

Core Values & Job CompetenciesOur Core Values represent the behaviors that guide our team and are essential to succeeding in this role:

• Do What You Say Youre Going to Do
• Grow Thyself
• Mindset Matters
• Play as a Team
• Get Shit Done

Key ResponsibilitiesSuperintendent Intern:

• Assist the superintendent in maintaining the daily jobsite schedule, tracking progress, and pushing tasks to keep the project on time.
• Learn how to manage subcontractors on-site, monitor their work for quality and scope alignment, and help ensure tasks are completed according to schedule.
• Participate in reviewing construction plans, shop drawings, and specifications to confirm field work aligns with design intent.
• Assist in coordinating with city and county building inspectors.
• Learn how to prepare the site for inspections and support documentation needed to pass them.
• Help document daily jobsite progress, safety checklists, and field issues as needed. Learn best practices for field reporting.
• Practice construction safety protocols, OSHA guidelines, and general industry standards for quality construction practices.
• Attend internal & external handoff meetings as needed
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with clients, inspectors, architects, engineers, and municipal agencies.
• Collaborate in weekly team meetings and support open communication.
• Identify and resolve construction-related conflicts in a proactive manner.
• Travel to job sites as assigned to monitor progress and client satisfaction.

Work Environment:

• 100% field-based, outdoor and/or indoor at active construction job sites.
• May involve walking, standing, or lifting moderate loads up to 50 lbs.
• Regular collaboration with Superintendents, subcontractors and inspectors.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors degree in Business, Construction Management, or related field (preferred).
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and construction scheduling.
• Strong interest in field operations and jobsite experience.
• Basic understanding of construction drawings and terminology.
  
• Strong ability to learn processes and follow them.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, problem-solving mindset.
• Willingness to work on active construction sites in varying weather conditions.
• Good communication/English skills.
• Good understanding of basic math.
• Must have a valid Florida Drivers License with a good driving record.
• Positive attitude.
• Willing to learn.
• Strong work ethic.

Compensation

• Starting $18.00$20.00 hourly based on experience and qualifications
• Seasonal position with the opportunity to develop into Full-Time.
• MondayFriday, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
• Comprehensive industry training, with opportunities to grow in skills and construction knowledge.
• Opportunities for career growth and leadership development within a supportive team

This is more than a jobits a chance to grow with a company thats building something lasting.