Marine Field Manager

The Hiller Companies is a leading provider of fire protection and safety solutions, dedicated to safeguarding lives and property worldwide. With over 100 years in the industry, our mission is to ensure the highest standard of safety and innovation in comprehensive fire protection services, including installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of critical fire and life safety equipment.

About the role

The Marine Field Manager oversees and manages the field operations for the marine installation department. This position is responsible for supervising and directing operations within the piping discipline, coordinating projects, performing quality control and safety checks to adhere to compliance regulations, and ensuring the field operations team collaborates with other departments to achieve operational success.

Responsibilities

• Schedule manpower, material, and equipment for construction projects in a shipyard environment.
• Review project hours and provide status updates of project information.
• Request material quotes for requisitions, order material, and generate hand take-offs as necessary.
• Manage project costs to maintain profitability.
• Schedule and attend AHJ inspections, including pressure testing and final inspections.
• Plan and schedule training sessions for installation technicians to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Communicate daily with installation technicians to ensure project progress and address any issues promptly.
• Communicate project status with the Marine Install Manager.
• Support monthly project reviews with department leadership and accounting to assess project performance and recommend improvements as needed.
• Attend weekly construction kick-off meetings.
• Ensure installation technicians comply with all safety procedures.
• Conduct safety audits to identify potential hazards and make recommendations for corrective actions to maintain a safe work environment.
• Ensure all installations meet all code and regulatory requirements and make recommendations for improvement as needed.
• Collaborate with leadership to conduct job walks with the sales team to assess project requirements and provide accurate cost estimates for quotes.
• Collaborate with the Design department by conducting flow tests and surveys to support project planning and execution.
• Other duties as assigned.