Traveling Project Superintendent

FCL Builders • Full-time • Itasca, IL • $100k - $150k / year • 1d ago

Build More Than Just Buildings—Build Your Career.

At FCL, we don’t just build buildings, we build communities, careers, relationships, and trust. As an MEP Superintendent, you’ll play a critical role in delivering complex, mission-critical data center projects. You’ll lead field execution, coordinate highly technical MEP systems, and ensure every phase of construction is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

If you thrive in fast-paced, high-spec environments and love turning complex plans into reality, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

Why Join FCL Builders?

Build Industry-Leading Projects: Lead the delivery of cutting-edge, mission-critical data center facilities.
Become an Employee Owner: Partner with experienced professionals who are invested in your success.
Lead From the Field: Take ownership of site execution and drive real results every day.
Supportive Culture: We believe in teamwork, accountability, and having each other’s back.
Great People, Great Workplace: FCL is proud to be a Great Place to Work–Certified company where culture comes first.

What You’ll Do:

Pre-Construction & Planning

Review contract requirements, drawings, specifications, and MEP scopes to understand project expectations.
Collaborate with the Project Manager, Project Engineer, and other Superintendents on site setup, sequencing, and logistics.
Conduct site walks to document existing conditions and assess preconstruction risks.
Coordinate long-lead item planning, trade mobilization strategies, and permitting requirements with AHJs.
Review drawings and scopes in BIM to ensure clash-free, constructible designs.

Project Execution & Field Leadership

Lead daily site operations and coordinate all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, low-voltage, and building automation systems.
Track work progress, document T&M costs, and support forecasting and cost control efforts.
Lead daily and weekly subcontractor coordination meetings.
Proactively identify issues or delays and recommend mitigation plans.
Conduct regular field inspections to verify installation accuracy, quality, and design compliance.
Maintain detailed daily logs, as-built documentation, and support RFIs.
Plan and manage MEP schedules, commissioning, sequencing, and BIM-based installation.

Team, Client & Safety Leadership

Serve as the on-site face of FCL, fostering strong relationships with owners, consultants, inspectors, and trade partners.
Communicate daily with field teams to align scope, schedule, and responsibilities.
Champion jobsite safety, lead toolbox talks and JHAs and enforce all site-specific safety protocols.
Maintain compliance with building codes, facility rules, and client safety requirements.

What We’re Looking For:

High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum of 10 years of project supervision experience in an industrial or large-scale commercial construction environment, including completion of at least one mission-critical project.
Strong working knowledge of construction sequencing, subcontractor management, and quality control.
Deep understanding of MEP systems, critical infrastructure (UPS, generators, CRAHs, BMS), and commissioning processes.
Experience with daily reporting, field coordination, and issue resolution on active job sites.

Nice to Have:

OSHA 30 Certification.
Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, BIM, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Familiarity with IST protocols and commissioning coordination.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary, bonus structure
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Career development and mentorship programs
Comprehensive and competitive benefits (health, dental, vision and so much more!)
Paid time off and holidays
An inclusive, collaborative culture where your voice matters

Ready to build your future with FCL?
Apply today and let’s grow together.

FCL Builders is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.  All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected status.  FCL Builders does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

FCL Builders participates in E-Verify, click here to view the Right to Work Poster.

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