Superintendent
Kelso Industries · Lorton, VA · 4 days ago
On-siteManagement$105k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Direct and oversee daily field operations on assigned project.
- Supervise Foremen, field employees, subcontractors, and trade partners.
- Cookordinate daily work activities to maintain project schedules and productivity goals.
- Ensure labor, equipment, and materials are effectively utilized.
- Monitor project progress and communicate schedule updates and field issues to the Project Manager.
- Resolve day-to-day installation challenges and field conflicts.
- Collaborate with the Project Manager, Fabrication, BIM/VDC, and office staff to support successful project execution.
- Participate in project planning, turnover meetings, scheduling, and coordination meetings.
- Review drawings, specifications, and project schedules to ensure proper installation.
- Verify that materials, tools, equipment, and manpower are available to support project activities.
- Coordinate inspections and ensure work complies with project requirements.
- Promote and enforce a strong safety culture on the jobsite.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and client safety requirements.
- Conduct daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and jobsite inspections.
- Report incidents promptly and participate in investigations and corrective actions.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
- Ensure all work is installed in accordance with project plans, specifications, codes, and company quality standards.
- Monitor workmanship and productivity of field personnel.
- Identify and resolve quality issues before project completion.
- Manage punch list activities and support project closeout.
- Continuously look for opportunities to improve field efficiency and workflow.
- Lead, mentor, and develop Foremen and field personnel.
- Promote teamwork, accountability, and professionalism.
- Aid in employee training and performance evaluations.
- Foster a positive work environment focused on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Maintain positive working relationships with owners, general contractors, inspectors, architects, and subcontractors.
- Communicate project status, challenges, and solutions with project stakeholders.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of field experience in mechanical contracting, HVAC, plumbing, piping, or industrial construction.
- Previous experience as a Foreman or Superintendent on commercial or industrial projects.
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, construction sequencing, and installation practices.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, schedules, and construction documents.
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and jobsite safety practices.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to effectively manage field operations on assigned projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Journeyman trade background preferred.
- OSHA 30 certification preferred.
- Experience with healthcare, industrial, manufacturing, mission-critical, or large commercial construction projects.
- Experience coordinating with prefabrication and BIM/VDC teams.