Structural Steel Shop Superintendent

South West Florida In-Office (Fort Myers)

Our client is a well-established steel fabrication company serving the construction industry, and they are seeking an experienced Structural & Misc Steel Shop Superintendent to lead day-to-day shop operations.

This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for a proven shop manager who knows steel fabrication, welding, safety, and production inside and out.

Role Overview

The Shop Superintendent is responsible for planning, coordinating, and safely executing all shop activities, including:

• Structural and code welding
• Steel fabrication and materials handling
• Mechanical and maintenance activities
• Oversight of facilities, personnel, tools, and equipment
• You’ll ensure work is completed safely, on time, and to quality standards, while managing shop resources and supporting project priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage shop personnel (timesheets, PTO, overtime)
• Lead daily safety meetings and Job Safety Analyses (JSA)
• Assign personnel, tools, equipment, and materials to projects
• Ensure all work meets safety, quality, and compliance standards
• Maintain inventory and allocate shop resources by project
• Oversee material receipt and documentation
• Manage shop documentation (weld logs/maps, inspections, inventories, training logs, bills of materials, etc.)
• Oversee safety training, operator qualifications, and certifications
• Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Report operational performance to senior management

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience managing a structural steel fabrication environment (hands-on experience strongly preferred)
• Working knowledge of beamline, plasma table, iron worker, press brake, and roller
• Welding experience required
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols
• Experience supervising 10–25 employees
• Strong conflict resolution and performance management skills
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• OSHA certification and forklift license preferred
• Basic computer skills (MS Office required)
• FabTrol and/or Tekla PowerFab experience preferred
• Team-oriented, collaborative leadership style

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation — depending on experience
• Relocation assistance available (preference for candidates in FL, GA, SC, or NC)
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

Working Conditions

• Regular hours: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Indoor and outdoor shop environment (noisy, dusty)
• Occasional overtime to meet project deadlines
• Physical demands include standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in hot or cold conditions

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.