Mechanical Superintendent

Join Riggs Distler & Company, Inc., a leader in the construction industry with over a century of service supporting America’s most important infrastructure projects in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Riggs Distler has a reputation as an employer of choice in the industry and promotes a safe, exciting, and team-oriented work environment, empowering people to grow and evolve with our business.

About the role

As a Mechanical Superintendent, you will manage a Heavy Industrial Construction Project ensuring RFP’s and Project scope, due dates, and budgets are achieved. This position is fully on-site at Syracuse University.

Responsibilities

• Manages potential bid opportunities and estimating, including site visits and evaluations, with customers to support an effective process
• Research specifications and information surrounding the project and solicits pricing from select material suppliers and subcontractors to determine best fit as it relates to skills needed and competitive pricing
• Reviews, edits, or prepares estimates including material pricing, supplier and subcontractor selection, construction equipment and facilities, etc. to ensure customer specifications are met and company financial goals are achieved
• Plans, manages, and oversees project planning meetings, execution plans, and resource-loaded scheduling to ensure each project remains within established specifications, timelines, and budget
• Manages site visits including audits, review of safety procedures, customer meetings, and process updates to manage and meet customer project budget expectations
• Provides continual client updates and reporting to ensure all customer expectations and business goals are achieved
• Reviews, edits, and creates processes within the area to ensure effective activities that are aligned to the customer and business goals
• Tracks project goals, timelines, and budgets on a continual basis to ensure projects stay on track
• Oversees and ensures project documents, contracts, change orders, samples, etc. are kept for a clear history of the project
• Oversees all union manpower on projects. Strong ability to make real-time decisions when executing projects

Requirements

• Trade Education ideal. Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or similar field will be considered
• 10+ years of related superintendent experience in Heavy Industrial Construction
• Excellent MS Office skills, with construction management software skills; Primavera experience preferred; training will be provided on the current processes and software used
• Solid ability in researching, analysis, planning, project management, and processes; strong organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task with strong attention to details and excellent follow-through to ensure successful projects every time
• Strong budgeting and decision-making skills
• Ability to read drawings and perform construction take-offs; proficiency in change order pricing
• Solid knowledge of estimating, construction, design, finance, and project management; ability to be prepared for any event that could potentially knock the project off course

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Paid Time Off
• Company-sponsored Healthcare Plan including Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• HSA Account with Company Contribution
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Student Loan Payment & 529 College Saving Program
• Company Paid:
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Employee Assistance Program

Pay

$150,000.00 – $180,000.00