Tower Field Superintendent- Southeast Region

Package Tower Field Superintendent
- Southeast Region

With over 30 years of experience, O  strives to provide exceptional services to clients nationwide. Our company specializes in services like custom engineering, inspections, mechanical equipment services, corrosion protection, steel component repairs, thermal upgrades, structure replacements, and new tower construction.

About the role:

The O  Package Tower Field Superintendent will act as a subject matter expert in the repair and rebuild of cooling towers, with a particular focus on package tower refurbishment. This role is responsible for supervising the field erection and repair of cooling towers, ensuring that all work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in alignment with O ’s quality standards.

This position requires close collaboration with O ’s engineering, project management, purchasing, and construction teams to meet or exceed customer expectations.

Note: This role will involve extensive travel, depending on project locations.

Roles/Tasks of the Position:

• Manage job site operations to ensure compliance with safety standards and project specifications.
• Ensure projects are completed safely on time and within budget.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and team members.
• Uphold high levels of customer satisfaction and ensure all work aligns with contract terms.
• Promote a culture of safety by following and enforcing safe work procedures; exercising stop work authority if unsafe conditions are present.
• Serve as the primary point of contact, in the field, for clients throughout the project duration.
• Supervise and mentor field technicians, including conducting safety orientations and enforcing industry best practices.
• Oversee the receipt, inventory, and management of construction materials.
• Direct the erection and repair processes on-site.
• Prepare and submit daily reports and time logs.
• Coordinate with the CM and PM for equipment rentals and job site materials.
• Manage project closeout activities, including final documentation and client approval.
• Monitor and control project budgets to ensure profitability.
• Manage project schedules and work plans provided by CM and PM.
• Track subcontractor progress and performance.
• Actively participate in pre-construction meetings and help coordinate planning efforts.
• Train and develop Foremen, Leadmen, and general crew members across all crafts.
• Inspect ongoing work to ensure quality and adherence to O  and client specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering, supervisory staff, inspectors, and suppliers to resolve issues and improve construction methods.
• Interpret project drawings and specifications to plan construction phases, staffing, and timelines.
• Contribute to the strategic development of bids and project execution plans.
• Function as a resource for problem-solving during construction.
• Manage projects of varying complexity, from inspections to large-scale builds.
• Oversee large crew operations and resource allocation.
• Travel to job sites as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/

Experience:

• High school diploma, or equivalent
• 10-12 years in field cooling tower or industrial construction with 3 years’ experience in package tower refurbishment.
• 3 years (minimum) as a foreman in cooling tower construction. Construction management experience preferred.
• OSHA 10 AND OSHA 30 Certification
• Certification in CPR and First Aid
• TWIC card
• Rigging, forklift, and man-lift certification

Other

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Windows-based applications
• Ability to select and use proper tools
• Knowledge and application of safety standards through OSHA training and experience.
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to manager large crews and work scopes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Lifting of up to 50 pounds, bending, climbing (stairs and structures) and stooping
• Keyboarding/typing
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or paper copy
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Abi…