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Superintendent Intern

Florida Palm
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Florida Palm Construction (FPC) is a dynamic and scaling construction company based in South Florida. Since our founding in 2014, we’ve 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 standards and supporting FPC’s position as an employer of choice. 

At FPC, we operate under a shared belief system—our Flywheel—which 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 Competencies 

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

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

Key Responsibilities 

Superintendent 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 

  • Bachelor’s 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 Driver’s 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.
  • Monday–Friday, 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 job—it’s a chance to grow with a company that’s building something lasting.