Superintendent Mechanical

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide overall direction and guidance to field supervision and craft personnel (piping, plumbing, or sheet metal) and ensure that Brandt’s quality, safety, and cost-efficiency guidelines are adhered to.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Plan, direct, and coordinate craft personnel in support of the field’s fluctuating labor needs for activities related to project / systems construction and maintenance.
• Direct, support, and mentor all subordinate supervisory personnel.
• Serve as senior technical advisor. Assist with difficult construction or start-up problems when necessary.
• Ensure all company, department, and technical policies, procedures, standards, etc., are adhered to. Interpret policies as required.
• Assist with implementation and interpretation of safety policies, procedures, and programs.
• Participate in safety/incident investigations and reviews.
• Authorize/approve all craft personnel transactions (hiring, transfers, wage changes, terminations, etc.) according to individual performance and group needs.
• Develop, implement and monitor quality control programs.
• Monitor and resolve matters relating to work procedures, complaints, damages, accidents, and delays.
• Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, and implementation.
• Requisition supplies and materials for construction projects.
• Ensure supervisors prepare and submit labor and cost tracking reports.
• Assist in the development of supervisory training programs.
• Provide expertise and technical knowledge to other home office department heads.
• May assist in jurisdictional disputes and other union negotiations as required.
• May assume superintendent responsibilities when necessary or as directed.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

• Completion of craft apprenticeship program or equivalent skill level and training
• 5+ years in supervisory position
• Ability to understand the project scopes and objectives as well as scopes of other construction trades
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of OSHA safety regulations as well as company safety policies and procedures
• Ability to read drawings and interpret specifications
• Ability to assess crew and foremen skills and coach/mentor
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems before major difficulties develop
• Ability to manage differences and diversity at the workplace
• Advanced understanding of construction scheduling and cost control
• Ability to handle administrative duties of position, including completion of required paperwork
• Effective use of computers and other technology
• Ability to effectively use time management and goal-setting
• Willingness to be held accountable and act honestly and with integrity
• Strong attention to detail and ability to remain diplomatic and calm under pressure
• Employment is contingent upon satisfying all jobsite-specific access requirements, with no outstanding restrictions from any jobsite or from working with any of Brandt’s partnering General Contractors, Owners, Customers, etc.

• High school degree or equivalent; some college preferred
• OSHA-30 certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire)
• An active Texas Journeyman Plumber license may be required for individuals overseeing work in this field.

The Brandt Companies were created under the leadership of Barry Moore and Mark Zilbermann in an ever-expanding quest to provide our clients with on-time, in-budget construction service, complete commissioning assistance, and long-term facilities maintenance. We expanded into HVAC service and full-service MEP operations. In the 2010s, Brandt established the industrial division focusing directly on the unique needs of industrial clients. Expanding on the growing industrial market, Brandt acquired Hilbig Services in 2018.

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