Mechanical Superintendent

Job Description

The Mechanical Superintendent role will be leading mechanical teams for large scale projects. They will lead projects from preconstruction through final completion. They are directly responsible for safety and quality, client relations, project budget, schedule and job controls, vendor management, submittals and procedures.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Set a Safety 24/7 culture for your crews.
• Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client to facilitate construction activities.
• Lead construction projects from start to finish, including planning, scheduling, and coordination.
• Help create and maintain project schedule to meet milestones and budgets.
• Ensure Team Members have the appropriate resources (equipment, material, information etc.).
• Provide expertise and knowledge to Team Members as needed. Help plan difficult construction.
• Aid in start-up and closeout problems.
• Work with Project Manager and Director on all personnel-related issues and actions in accordance with company policies and government laws.
• Identify and minimize obstacles throughout the construction process.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy.
• Confer with project staff to outline work plan, assign duties/responsibilities and authority.
• Review project proposal or plan to determine the timeframe, funding limitations, project procedures, staffing requirements, and available resources to various phases of project.
• Review status reports from project personnel and modify schedules/plans as needed.
• Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Coordinate project activities with activities of subcontractors.
• Understand and execute CPM-based project schedules.
• Represent company in Owner progress meetings.
• Lead project team in daily field coordination meeting, weekly block schedule meeting and monthly safety kickoff meeting.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Interviewing/hiring;
• Hiring;
• Training;
• Planning, assigning and directing work;
• Appraising performance;
• Rewarding/disciplining;
• Addressing complaints/resolving problems.

Education And Experience

• 10 years field experience with a background as a skilled tradesperson OR Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or construction management plus 7 years field experience.
• 4-year engineering or construction management degree or equivalent technical experience progressing through the ranks as a Journeyman to Foreman to a Superintendent.
• Prior experience working on union projects, strongly preferred.

Skills And Abilities

• Excellent people and business skills;
• Strong customer service orientation, high energy level;
• Field focused, execution driven with safety as a core value;
• Advanced knowledge of the construction industry;
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and plan over a 1-3-year time span;
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company paid life, and disability insurance.
• Competitive incentives to eligible team members, like paid time off and 401K plus match.

About the Role

Since partnering with Kokosing Industrial in 1992, we have consistently prioritized safety and quality, striving to lead the industry in delivering exceptional results for our customers. Additionally, our preconstruction services include risk assessments, budget validation, 3D modeling, and more, ensuring that we meet and exceed our clients' expectations every step of the way.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• 10 years field experience with a background as a skilled tradesperson OR Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or construction management plus 7 years field experience.
• 4-year engineering or construction management degree or equivalent technical experience progressing through the ranks as a Journeyman to Foreman to a Superintendent.
• Prior experience working on union projects, strongly preferred.

Skills

• Excellent people and business skills;
• Strong customer service orientation, high energy level;
• Field focused, execution driven with safety as a core value;
• Advanced knowledge of the construction industry;
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and plan over a 1-3-year time span;
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).

Pay

Competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company paid life, and disability insurance.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate project needs.