Insulation Superintendent - Sub Oversight

Company: BVCI • Full-time • Project-only hire • On-site in Harriman, TN for project duration; onboarding in Overland Park, KS

About the role

Union or union-management experience as a boilermaker superintendent is strongly preferred. You will interface with and monitor direct-hire supervision and/or major subcontractor supervision and field engineering to ensure project requirements and expectations are met regarding craft and supervisory performance, productivity, and adherence to safety, quality, schedule, and performance standards. You will provide craft supervisors with technical direction, ensure schedule expectations are clearly communicated, and coordinate interpretation of technical requirements. For union projects, you will ensure compliance with Black & Veatch National Maintenance and Project Labor Union Agreements, understand local union agreements, and establish working relationships with local union representatives. You may stand in for the construction manager during their absence, mentor and train other discipline superintendents, and recommend training and development needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Construction Manager in ensuring adherence to Black & Veatch Safety, Quality, Ethical Standards, Lessons Learned, and Performance Management programs.
• Report inappropriate conduct by site personnel to the Construction Manager and project Safety Manager.
• Monitor, verify, and report on construction activities for compliance with the CPM schedule; track and report on project schedule activities and commodity installation.
• Assist craft, subcontractors, and superintendents in resolving problems related to drawings, schedule, quality, quantity tracking, cost reporting, and safety.
• Monitor discipline construction productivity, progress, and cost; report to Construction Manager and Field Project Controls Manager; take actions to maintain targets.
• Ensure adherence to Black & Veatch standards and lessons learned; communicate issues and new project lessons learned for future implementation.
• Conduct foreman/subcontractor meetings to review and assist in daily, weekly, and monthly planning.
• Develop and monitor a 3-Week Look Ahead Schedule for assigned work scope; create corrective plans to meet progress and productivity targets.
• Verify availability of materials, manpower, and other resources needed to support the 3-Week Look Ahead Schedule.
• Develop, monitor, and report on completion of craft/subcontractor punch list activities.
• Maintain a daily log for site records.
• Review craft/subcontractor timesheets, installed quantity reports, and progress payment requests.
• Monitor supplier Technical Service Representative daily log and review/approve their timesheets.
• Coordinate assigned craft/subcontractor daily and weekly work plans with other discipline Superintendents and the Construction Manager.
• Monitor assigned subcontractor(s) for compliance with subcontract scope and schedule requirements; develop stable working relationships.
• Assist Field Subcontract Administrator in preparing extra work authorization requests (RFMPs/WAs).
• Assist the Construction Engineer in compiling or answering Contractor Information Requests (CIRs); compile and answer CIRs if required.
• Administer execution of work packages and equipment installation.
• Develop and distribute Job Hazard Analysis for major erection packages within scope.
• Identify potential back charges and out-of-scope issues; report to Construction Manager and support commercial recovery process.
• Provide supervision, training, development, and performance management to direct reports.
• Adhere to safety and quality standards applicable to duties and accountabilities.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and change management.
• Act in the capacity of a "supervisor" without management responsibility for personnel.
• Supervise direct-hire projects general foreman, foreman, and CM projects subcontractors, superintendents, and field engineers.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience as a supervisor or Construction Manager on equivalent projects.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred.
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements, including criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction Management or Engineering degree.

Preferred Skills

• Budget and Cost Control Skills
• Industrial Relations knowledge for recognizing and resolving potential labor issues
• Knowledge of union agreements and jurisdictional issues
• Knowledge of Company construction guides and manuals
• Construction Safety awareness and comprehension
• Cultural and Social Awareness Skills
• Conflict Management Skills
• Multi-tasking Ability (prioritize, organize, schedule work)
• Problem-solving Skills (identify, analyze, research, evaluate, resolve)
• Project Management Skills
• Communication Skills
• Constructability Knowledge within discipline
• Construction Knowledge within other disciplines
• Conceptual Planning Ability
• Legal Contract understanding (EPC/Subcontracts)
• Leadership Ability
• Human Relations Skills
• Risk Assessment/Management
• Time Reporting Systems
• Cost Code Labor Productivity Systems
• Time Reporting Policies and Procedures
• Expense Reporting Policies and Procedures
• Construction Guides and Standards
• Administrative Policies and Procedures
• Computer Skills

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move, and walk long distances in confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction; full range of motion and flexibility consistent with job duties.
• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls; requires repetitive movement.
• Work above 5 feet in height; climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and outdoor conditions.
• Work in cramped spaces and awkward positions.
• Work in very hot (above 90°F) or very cold (below 32°F) temperatures; exposure to inclement weather (dust, wind, snow, rain).
• Work in extremely bright or low lighting conditions; exposure to distracting or uncomfortable sounds and noise levels.
• Work around hazardous equipment; considered a safety-sensitive position.
• Typical office environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness program).
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation, holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• Company-matched 401k plan.
• Adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, employment referral program.
• AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, B&V Credit Union.
• Performance-based bonus program eligibility.
• 100% employee-owned company (ESOP).