Superintendent, Construction

Superintendent Mechanical (Plumbing/Piping)

Tracking Code 5734 Job Description

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

• Plan, direct, and coordinate craft personnel in support of the field’sfluctuatinglabor 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 allcraft personnel transactions (hiring, transfers, wage changes, terminations, etc.) according toindividualperformance 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 andoverseeits 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 assistin jurisdictional disputes and other union negotiations as required.
• May assume superintendent responsibilities when necessaryor as directed
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

• High school degree or equivalent; some college preferred
• 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.
• OSHA-30 certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire)

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 applicable local union agreement.

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