Millwright Field Superintendent (Industrial Construction)
Hohl Industrial Services · Tonawanda, NY · 4 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Review and fully understand project specifications, contracts, drawings, and related documents to ensure accurate field execution.
- Partner with the Project Manager during pre-construction planning, including site inspections, constructability reviews, sequencing, and equipment/tool planning.
- Maintain and drive project schedules to meet contractual commitments.
- Career coordination among internal crews, shop personnel, subcontractors, and owner vendors.
- Manage scope changes in the field, ensuring proper documentation and communication.
Leadership & Supervision
- Provide daily direction to foremen and field personnel.
- Assign work, monitor productivity, and adjust schedules as necessary.
- Mentor and develop field staff to strengthen leadership capabilities and craftsmanship.
- Supervise subcontractor performance to ensure compliance with scope, safety, schedule, and quality standards.
Communication & Documentation
- Maintain proactive communication with Project Managers regarding field conditions, resource needs, and schedule impacts.
- Participate in weekly scheduling and coordination meetings.
- Attend project meetings representing field operations.
- Oversee and review project documentation, including:
Safety & Quality
- Lead site safety initiatives and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and project-specific requirements.
- Conduct regular on-site inspections to ensure quality, productivity, and client satisfaction.
- Maintain quality standards in accordance with company and contract specifications.
- Education & Experience:
- A High School Diploma or GED is required.
- A completion of a recognized apprenticeship program in Millwrighting, Ironworking, or related industrial trade is required.
- 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in industrial construction is required.
- 3+ years of leadership experience is preferred.
- Hands-on experience in millwrighting and/or ironworking operations, including:
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.
- Strong leadership and team development abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to read and interpret complex drawings and technical documents.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to perform basic and advanced math related to construction and estimating.
- Effective communicator with personnel at all organizational levels, clients, subcontractors, and union trade professionals.
- This position requires both office and field work.
- Field/Shop Environment:
- Industrial construction sites that may be non-climate controlled, dirty, and physically demanding.
- Moderate physical activity including lifting, climbing, crawling, stretching, and maneuvering in tight spaces.
- Office Environment:
- None specified.