Pipefitter Superintendent

About the role

Bahnson Mechanical Systems, a premiere design-build mechanical contractor serving industrial, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and mission critical markets, is seeking a Sheetmetal Foreman with extensive commercial experience to lead teams on various projects. The role partners with the Project Management team to supervise, direct, and coordinate mechanical construction projects, ensuring efficient and orderly performance while enforcing safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, and coordinate management of mechanical construction projects, acting as a liaison with owners, contractors, designers, and subcontractors
• Enforce jobsite safety plans, policies, and all safety-related regulations as the top priority
• Establish effective internal and external communication with customers to ensure project success and keep all parties informed of changes affecting their responsibilities
• Manage site compliance and safe work practices daily to meet customer expectations
• Assist in developing and implementing detailed schedules and production plans aligned with budget and safety goals
• Prepare daily reports, progress reports, compliance reports, logs, and required safety documentation
• Oversee review of plans, blueprints, and drawings in accordance with contract documents and specifications
• Procure tools and materials needed for projects to ensure availability per the work schedule
• Determine staffing levels and timing based on building methodology and availability of tools and equipment for each project phase
• Resolve workforce complaints and grievances with supervisory personnel and appropriate support
• Work with supervisory personnel, engineers, subcontractors, inspectors, and suppliers to improve construction methods and resolve project issues
• Ensure adherence to current and future construction schedules by determining appropriate staffing levels and material/tool procurement
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors to monitor compliance with subcontract terms
• Enforce company policies and procedures and coordinate regulatory inspections
• Support, promote, and enforce the company safety program, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and Health and Safety Plans (HASP)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Piping/Orbital Welding project supervision
• 3+ years of supervising construction teams of 10 or more
• Experience communicating, negotiating, and building rapport with customers and general contractors
• Demonstrated commitment to a 'safety first' approach
• Self-starter with a track record of career progression
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to take on additional responsibilities and manage priorities with minimal guidance
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to regularly commute to jobsites, industry meetings, client meetings, and interviews
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are helpful but not required

Computer Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially preparing, analyzing, and monitoring reports in Excel
• Experience reviewing and modifying schedules in Microsoft Project

Required Attributes

• Demonstrated integrity, honesty, professionalism, and commitment to company values
• Self-motivation and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking skills
• High standards of quality with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage and supervise personnel
• Ability to build positive working relationships with employees, management, suppliers, and customers at multiple levels

Physical Demands

Regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear; frequently required to use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; walk, reach, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Regular field travel and site navigation are required.

Work Environment

Work involves sitting for extended periods in front of a computer and traveling to field locations. Fieldwork may include outdoor exposure to wet/humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high or precarious places; dust, fumes, or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme weather; sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. Noise levels are typically moderate to loud.