Job Summary
The Mechanical Construction Superintendent is responsible for coordinating field operations and providing
supervision on individual or multiple mechanical projects from inception and planning to final completion
and turnover, primarily for industrial projects but could also include plumbing, sheet metal and equipment
installations for commercial and institutional projects.
The Mechanical Construction Superintendent will maintain the essential flow of information between the
construction team, subcontractors, design team, project management team and client, keeping all parties
well informed. Duties include project oversight, and operations, project documentation, jobsite
communications with employees, subcontractors and client, project scheduling and maintaining project
controls. The Mechanical Construction Superintendent will ensure that project work is completed according
to project specifications and in accordance with APEX Mechanical & Fabrication expectations for safety,
quality, and service. The Mechanical Construction Superintendent will be responsible to recruit, lead,
manage, train and mentor Pipe Fitters, Mechanics, Boiler Mechanics, Welders, Plumbers, HVAC and Sheet
Metal Mechanics, Electricians, Insulators, and other construction trades and project crews.
The Construction Superintendent will at times be be supporting Project Managers under their direct
supervision. The Construction Superintendent reports to the VP of Operations
Qualification:
- Minimum Qualification High School Diploma
- Journeyman Certification in applicable trade such as Pipe Fitting, Welding, Plumbing or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience managing projects and or sites with projects ranging from 750K to 2M
- Able to read/interpret drawings, understand weld symbols, read, and apply code, standards, and customer specifications.
- Must be able to survey, lay-out, design, and create drawings for fabrication, and installation of mechanical process piping systems.
- Proficient in layout, fitting, and welding processes
- Completed leadership and supervisory development classes or has certifications
- Proficient in using technology and applications including BIM, Word, Excel and Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Blue Beam
- Strong planning, organization and scheduling skills. Must be able to use Microsoft Project and other computer based scheduling applications
- OSHA 30
- Thorough knowledge of safety program, policies and procedures
- Excellent communication skills including verbal, correspondence, technical writing and project documentation
- Able to give clear, unambiguous instructions
- Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province and federal/national statutes and guidelines.
- Must have a valid drivers license and experience using, construction and craft related equipment including manlifts, forklifts, vehicles, and lulls
Duties & Responsibilities
- Regular and punctual attendance
- Maintain safety and environmental health on the jobsite. Fully implements and enforces the APEX Safety Management System and confirms compliance with all provisions on the jobsite.
- Perform a formal review of contract drawings, shop drawings, BOM list, material takeoff, submittal log, equipment log, RFI log, change order log and job schedule. Identifies issues, conflicts and concerns and notifies Project Manager, GC or client, in writing, as appropriate.
- Assist in preparing project schedules including mobilization, construction and start up.
- Continuously monitors adherence to project milestones, deadlines and targets. Supports ongoing project management and operations with planning and the utilization of proper means and methods for construction activities.
- Document and communicate to Project Manager progress status and job-related issues impacting schedule, cost, personnel, safety, quality, or performance.
- Maintain meticulous job related documentation such as client correspondence, RFI, submittals, drawings, sketches, spreadsheets, meeting minutes, daily reports, change orders and as built drawings.
- Coordinate daily activities including scheduling, task delegation, material deliveries and subcontractor activities.
- Obtain permits, bids from subcontractors, vendor quotes
- Ensures scope of work as specified in contract is followed and notifies client and project manager if changes are necessary. Provide rationale for changes, anticipated cost and extra time required.
- Manages subcontractor closeout, transfer of utilities, owner training, punch list close out, as-built drawings, and final client completion letter.
- Motivates people to work to the best of their ability through open communications, regular meetings, attention to their needs and providing coaching and mentoring.
- Monitors and evaluates performance. Provides ongoing feedback. Complete annual performance evaluations. Holds team members accountable for job responsibilities. Document disciplinary action.
- Recognizes and rewards for their individual contributions or collective accomplishments.
- Other duties as assigned.
Competencies
- Plans and Organizes- Develops strategies to successfully manage and achieve even the most complex project schedules, an expert in marshalling resources to get things done, consistently maintains effectiveness when things don't go as planned
- Analytical Skills- Analyze situations, identify and forecast pertinent problems and revaluate realistic options and recommend/implement appropriate course of action.
- Leadership- Provides strong leadership, sets a good example, skilled decision maker, motivator, encourager
- Employee Management- defines responsibilities, motivates employees, delegates well, rewards appropriately
- Emotional Intelligence- Emotional intelligence is the ability to accurately perceive your own and others’ emotions; to understand the signals that emotions send about relationships; and to manage your own and others’ emotions.
- Teamwork- actions demonstrate commitment to achieving team goals over individual goals, keeps team performance and moral high even during times of heavy workload or pressure, encourages and supports team members to offer and ask for help, develops ways to strengthen team capabilities
Performance Standards
Success in this position will be measured against
- Performance of duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description
- Demonstration of competencies associated with this position
- Adherence to and promotion of APEX core values of Safety, Quality and Service.
Safety: champions safety on their jobsites, recognizes the good catches and safety achievements of team members, implements and enforces all aspects of the APEX Safety Management System
Quality: displays extensive knowledge of their projects scope, cost, specifications and schedule and immediately addresses any conditions that impact achieving those targets.
Service: provide excellent client service by responding promptly to client needs and meeting commitments, resolve problems in a timely manner, empathetic leadership, helps employees to learn and grow, shows appreciation for others, practices open, proactive communication
Physical Demands
- Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly
- Hearing and vision in normal ranges
- Stand for extended periods of time
- Able to exert physical force
- Able to talk and hear and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel
- Able to frequently to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- Must be able to work in confined spaces and be capable of climbing ladders, scaffolds and working at heights
- Must be able to work with and must use PPE such as personal fall protection, safety glasses, goggles, face shields, welding hoods, gloves, hard hats, steel tip shoes and respirators when required by the job or site
- Must be able to sit for extended period of time.
- Must be able to answer telephone, communicate with clients and other employees
- Must be able to work with and operate computer equipment.
Work Environment
This job typically requires work in industrial, commercial and institutional environments including petro-chemical plants, refineries, terminals, power houses, mechanical rooms, office buildings, universities, schools, hospitals. Working conditions may be hot or cold and require movement in cramped spaces, climbing, crawling, stooping, and reaching.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $80.00 - $100.00 per hour
Benefits:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
