General Superintendent

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation of projects by field crews
• Provide and schedule manpower for projects as needed
• Assist designers with installation issues and good installation ideas for future designs
• Oversee and supervise shop personnel and delivery drivers
• Assist with surveying projects as needed for design
• Attend meetings as needed with general contractors for projects
• Attend fire marshal acceptance tests as needed
• Attend Allied’s weekly construction meetings
• Assist project managers as needed
• Provide material lists for changes as needed
• Provide punch list completion items as needed for project completions
• Other duties as assigned

Expectations

Believe In, Live, and Support Our Mission Statement, Core Values and Business Plan Daily

• Set the example for safety first: start each meeting with a safety topic
• Ensure timely and accurate incident and accident reporting
• Ensure JSAs, toolbox talks, audit forms, etc. are completed timely and completely
• Complete monthly jobsite visits/observations
• Hold team accountable for all safety initiatives
• Hold yourself and team accountable for safe driving of company vehicles
• Communicate effectively and professionally within the department and with internal and external customers
• Understand and follow HR and safety initiatives and processes

Training

• Input and development of training requirements
• Commitment to training at all levels for all team members
• Ensure timesheet management: job numbers/names, OT and travel pay, completed accurately, approved, and submitted to payroll on time, etc.
• Ensure all necessary documentation is provided to properly complete jobs: scope sheet, budget, material list, design/sketch (if applicable), etc.
• Ensure proper oversight and management of inventory system
• Ensure material purchasing optimization, PO SOP adherence, pick ticket review and submittals, etc.
• Maximize production efficiency: labor hours; scheduling; right manpower for job; timely finals, etc. while maintaining quality standards
• Support and ensure team adherence to all company SOPs: purchase orders, change orders, accounting processes, subcontractors, etc.
• Awareness of budget vs. actual job costing details and participate in meetings with the department for improvement opportunities
• Ensure work tickets are submitted timely and professionally with all required documentation and backup details: reports, pictures, etc.
• Participate in weekly meetings with team: update status on all jobs – materials, equipment rentals, subcontractors, intercompany jobs, etc.
• Review reports
• Ensure customer satisfaction and discuss customer satisfaction survey feedback with team for improvement opportunities
• Maintain quality control: reduce the need for return trips and warranty work
• Maintain positive interactions within your team, local office, same department in other offices, accounting, etc.

Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge in fire protection and life safety systems and fire protection regulatory standards, state and local codes
• Understand fire protection installation requirements
• Ability to properly read fire protection blueprints
• Minimum education of high school diploma or equivalent
• American Fire Sprinkler Association training program designed for fire sprinkler foreman, preferred
• RME-I license, required, or must be obtained within 6–12 months of position

Work Experience

• Supervisory experience as a fire sprinkler foreman for a minimum of 5 years
• 10 years minimum fire sprinkler field experience

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to take direction from upper management
• Accurately complete and maintain all paperwork
• Maintain vehicle and tools as per company policy
• Must have valid state driver’s license and good driving record
• Knowledgeable with NFPA 13 rules and all necessary codes
• Ability to interact and communicate in a professional and positive manner with other trades, customers, project managers, county officials, general contractors, etc.
• Demonstrate positive teamwork and ability to be a team leader and mentor
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Comply with all company safety practices and the safety handbook
• Complete project in a timely manner while providing the highest standard of quality work and customer satisfaction
• Leadership skills, including ability to communicate, address personnel issues and make fair decisions related to project demands, customer service and employee assignments
• Ability to perform work in an efficient and organized manner and maintain thorough record keeping skills
• Ability to professionally communicate with customers and provide excellent customer service
• Computer skills to operate Outlook email, Word and Excel

Physical Requirements

• 40% in office: reviewing plans, customer interactions, sitting, viewing for long periods
• 60% field: lifting up to 50 lbs as needed, walking, climbing