Superintendent- Sheetmetal

Superintendent
- Sheet metal

Mechanical Service, Field Operations

Houston, TX

* * Full-Time/Regular

Position Summary

The Superintendent Mechanical - Sheet Metal provides overall leadership and direction to field supervision and craft personnel, including piping, plumbing, and sheet metal teams. This role oversees day-to-day field operations to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with Southland's quality and cost-efficiency standards. The Superintendent partners closely with project leadership to drive productivity, coordinate resources, and support successful project delivery.

Position Details

* 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 superintendents 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.

Qualifications

* 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 Southland'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

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families.

For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), wages and benefits-including health and welfare, retirement, paid time off, and other provisions-are determined in accordance with the…