Pipefitting Field Manager; Rifle

Position Title: Field Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Mountains

Date: 2024

Reports to: Sr General Superintendent/GM of Ops

Location: Rifle, CO*

Wage Range: $30-41/hr. + DOE

* While MTech has frequent work in Rifle, CO and the surrounding areas, the mountain office is located in Eagle, CO (Vail Valley). There may be occurrences when travel outside of Rifle is necessary to respond to customer requests in areas such as (but not limited to):
Vail, Eagle, Aspen, Rifle, and Glenwood Springs.

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, 401K, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, AD&D, PTO, Employee Assistance Program, additional optional insurances. To see a list of all MTech’s great perks visit - Benefits & Wellness

Job Summary: Uses knowledge and experience in the trade along with management skills to coordinate internal people and external clients to provide a professionally completed, high quality product within the constraints of time and budget. This may include hands-on work in the trade.

• This position requires the same qualifications as a journeyman and crew leader in the respective trade.
• Supervise trade-specific crew leaders, journeymen, and apprentices.
• Coordinate with Project Manager on project needs as required. Communicate project status, changes, and needs to Project Manager.
• Manage site safety program, evaluating work sites and workers for safe work practices, anticipate problems, coordinate weekly safety meetings, submit safety reports and audits, and preview each work assignment for safety problems. Monitor subcontractor’s safety programs.
• Interface with clients on a constant basis in a highly professional manner.
• Lead and train crews in planning, layout, material management, reading and interpreting technical project information, and in their specific craft.
• Take-off, order, and schedule delivery of materials.
• Pre-plan job requirements with the project manager, general superintendent, purchasing, fabrication shop, and construction supervisor.
• Expected to participate in the MTech University education process by teaching and/or preparing classes, when needed.
• Manage material storage, staging, delivery, and security.
• Provide and schedule delivery of tools necessary to perform work including rentals of specialty tools, unloading equipment, scaffolding, manlifts, etc. Responsible for monthly tracking of company assets and submitting tool reports.
• Read and understand blueprints, CAD drawings, isometrics, equipment specifications, job specifications, equipment submittals, schedules, and other construction and equipment-related information.
• Continually collaborate with CAD department until final coordination drawings are complete.
• Work with prefabrication shop manager in scheduling work as well as looking for new opportunities to utilize the shops.
• Must be able to visualize, anticipate, and organize the construction sequence and flow using design information and experience.
• Establish personnel rules and expectations and arrange facilities for breaks.
• Responsible with all team members for assuring that project is kept within budget and on time. Understand and know how to read variance reports to manage project budget.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and organized work site.
• Coordinate installation with other tradesmen, the General Contractor, and the client.
• Participate in hands-on completion of piping and sheet metal assignments whenever possible.
• Maintain current understanding and knowledge of building codes and regulations governing inspections and construction practices. Coordinate inspections.
• Coordinate, schedule, and manage system and equipment start-up with internal and external clients.
• Develop final turnover package for client and their maintenance staff including training where necessary. Keep and maintain updated as-builts.
• Provide a work environment based on respect, competence, fairness, satisfaction, and quality. Promote a team atmosphere.
• Promote MTech business values and culture.
• Promote proper use of company assets.
• Regular and predictable attendance is expected in order to meet the requirements of this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school graduate/GED with appropriate 4-year apprenticeship certificate.
• A minimum of 4 years field experience.
• Working knowledge of all relevant national and local codes and company and industry standards.
• Must possess and maintain licenses that are required in the jurisdictions that you are working.
• Must be approved to drive per MTech’s driving standards.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills and experience required. Proven abilities in pipe fitting and/or sheet metal, service or system functionality experience required.
• Journeyman supervisory certificate or master service technician designation as necessary. May also require other competency certification as necessary and/or required by MTech, clients or code jurisdiction.
• Basic computer skills.

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