Architectural Millwork Field Superintendent

Job Title: Field Superintendent

Department: Field

Reports To: Project Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay: DOE

Position Overview

The Field Superintendent is responsible for overseeing all field installation activities for Signature Millwork projects, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards.

As Signature Millwork’s primary on-site representative, the Field Superintendent works closely with Project Managers, General Contractors, Architects, Installers, Shop Personnel, and Customers to deliver exceptional craftsmanship while maintaining strong relationships throughout every phase of the project.

This role requires a proactive leader who anticipates challenges, solves problems before they impact the schedule, and consistently upholds Signature Millwork’s commitment to quality, integrity, safety, and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site installation activities.
• Direct company installers and subcontracted installation crews.
• Ensure crews understand daily priorities and project sequencing.
• Maintain productivity while upholding quality standards.
• Mentor and develop installation personnel.

Jobsite Coordination

• Act as Signature Millwork's primary representative on-site.
• Attend coordination meetings with General Contractors.
• Coordinate with other trades.
• Verify jobsite readiness before installation begins.
• Resolve field conflicts and sequencing issues.
• Communicate schedule impacts immediately.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure all installations meet shop drawings and architectural plans.
• Verify AWI standards where applicable.
• Inspect work throughout installation—not just at completion.
• Identify deficiencies before customer inspections.
• Manage punch lists through completion.

Pre-Installation Planning

• Review shop drawings.
• Verify dimensions and field conditions.
• Perform field measurements when required.
• Confirm blocking, backing, framing and substrate conditions.
• Coordinate deliveries with production and logistics.

Schedule Management

• Develop installation plans.
• Coordinate manpower.
• Monitor daily production.
• Identify delays early.
• Create recovery plans when schedules slip.
• Ensure milestone completion.

Material Management

• Inspect incoming deliveries.
• Verify quantities.
• Report shortages immediately.
• Document damaged materials.
• Coordinate replacement materials.
• Maintain organized staging areas.

Safety

• Enforce OSHA compliance.
• Conduct toolbox talks.
• Ensure PPE usage.
• Maintain clean work areas.
• Report incidents immediately.
• Stop unsafe work when necessary.

Documentation Responsibilities

• Record site activities, manpower, and progress accurately each day.
• Capture and organize visual updates to document installation milestones.
• Monitor crew hours and productivity to ensure efficiency and accountability.
• Identify and report shortages promptly to avoid project delays.
• Submit clear, timely RFIs to resolve the design or scope of discrepancies.
• Verify dimensions and conditions to maintain installation accuracy.
• Document completed work and note any deviations from plans.
• Track and manage outstanding items through punch list completion.
• Compile final reports, warranties, and as-built records for project turnover.

Leadership Expectations

• Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and strong work ethics in every action.
• Set clear standards, monitor progress, and ensure team members meet quality and safety goals.
• Maintain respectful, timely, and transparent communication with all stakeholders.
• Approach challenges with initiative and sound judgment before escalating issues.
• Uphold company values through quality workmanship and ethical decision-making.
• Foster trust and collaboration with general contractors to ensure smooth project execution.
• Anticipate obstacles, coordinate resources, and drive progress toward deadlines.

Required Skills & Competencies

• 7+ years commercial architectural millwork experience.
• 3+ years supervising installation crews.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction.
• Ability to read architectural and millwork shop drawings.
• Experience installing:
• Casework
• Plastic laminate
• Wood veneer
• Solid surface
• Wall panel systems
• Reception desks
• Specialty millwork
• Strong blueprint reading.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWI experience.
• Hospital or healthcare experience.
• Commercial education experience.
• Procore experience.
• Bluebeam experience.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Forklift certification.
• Lift certification.

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb throughout an 8–10-hour workday.
• Lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
• Work from ladders, scaffolding, and aerial lifts.
• Navigate active commercial construction sites safely.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Travel throughout Texas and surrounding states as project needs.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: Based on experience

• Schedule: Monday – Friday 6AM-2:30PM, Full-Time; overtime available based on production demand
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 6 Paid Holidays annually
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• On-the-job training and advancement opportunities
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Well-equipped shop and tools provided
• Optional life insurance

Work Environment

This role is performed in a production millwork shop with regular exposure to wood dust, adhesives, machinery noise, and finishing materials. PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, dust masks and steel/composite toed shoes are required and provided. The work environment is collaborative and fast-paced, with a strong emphasis on craftsmanship, teamwork, and quality production.

Due to the nature of the work environment, pre-employment drug testing is required to ensure a safe and productive workplace.

Pay: $64,431.38 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person