Industrial Projects Supervisor - Lakeland

About the Role

Supervise construction-related activities for industrial construction projects. Provide input for the annual building maintenance budget and oversee special projects and capital expenditure projects as requested by warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, and support facilities. Manage miscellaneous maintenance and repairs of buildings, parking lots, grounds, docks, roofing, doors, elevators, floors, lighting, CSX railroad, water towers (potable and fire), refrigeration, and utility systems (electrical, plumbing, gas, utilities, etc.). Select new contractors or vendors and complete tasks such as budget creation, record processing and maintenance, and monitoring key performance indicators.

Responsibilities

• Supervise industrial construction projects and related activities.
• Provide input for the annual building maintenance budget.
• Oversee special projects and capital expenditure projects for warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, and support facilities.
• Supervise maintenance and repairs of buildings, parking lots, grounds, docks, roofing, doors, elevators, floors, lighting, CSX railroad, water towers, refrigeration, and utility systems.
• Select new contractors or vendors.
• Create budgets, process and maintain records, and monitor key performance indicators.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial and commercial construction experience.
• Certificates required for ADA (American Disability Act) and Hazwoper (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) – supplied by Publix post-hire.
• Knowledge of industrial construction, including HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, and roofing systems.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Office 2000, and Windows.
• Knowledge of regional building codes and other regulatory agency requirements.
• Understanding of warehousing, distribution, and manufacturing operations.

Skills

• Attention to detail and proactive approach.
• Strong technical, communication, and listening skills.
• Organizational and time management abilities.
• Cost evaluation and estimation skills.
• Problem-solving and adaptability under stress.
• Comfortable addressing large groups.
• Willingness to work long hours, nights, weekends, and holidays, including 24/7 on-call availability.
• Willingness to travel overnight and work in high places.
• Enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work.
• Commitment to Publix’s mission.
• Willingness to attend seminars, conferences, and classes (on and off-site).
• Eagerness to learn about warehousing, distribution, and manufacturing operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum of 10 years of industrial and commercial construction experience.
• General Contractors or Building Contractors License.
• Continuing education with the CILB (Construction Industry Licensing Board).
• Knowledge of Publix’s vision, mission statement, policies, and guidelines.

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan contributing Publix stock annually at no cost.
• Opportunity to purchase additional shares of privately-held stock.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Group health, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria.
• Year-end bonus: one month’s extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) if employed through the issue date.

For more details, visit Publix Benefits.