Superintendent, Metal

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Jobsite Safety: Prioritize safety on-site and ensure potential hazards are documented and reported.
• Injury Protocol: Report any injuries immediately and ensure accurate accident forms are completed by foremen.
• Field Measuring: Schedule and participate in field measurements for all relevant projects, collaborating with the project manager for accuracy.
• Material Verification: Compare Bill of Lading quantities with shop drawings and endorse them, providing to the project manager for receipt verification.
• Substrate Review: Inspect substrates personally to certify compliance before any material installation.
• Housing Arrangement: Coordinate housing needs through the project manager and construction administrator.
• Equipment Scheduling: Schedule necessary equipment, including forklifts, man-lifts, scaffolding, large power tools, seamers, and more.
• Employee Training: Assist foremen in training new field employees, using a hands-on approach.
• Detailing Communication: Notify detailing of any discrepancies, such as flashing, screw, or panel shortcomings, and provide weekly updates to foremen.
• Budget Monitoring: Oversee costs related to general conditions, labor, equipment, and lodging, notifying management of potential budget overruns.
• Change Order Generation: Create change orders for additional work, ensuring accurate field work orders are filled out, endorsed, and sent to project management.
• MSDS & Safety Plans: Ensure all MSDS and safety plans are present at each job site, liaising with the director of safety/risk management if additional books are needed.
• Time Management: Submit/approve all time for self or respective foremen on projects via hh2 Payroll.
• Daily Reports: Ensure daily field reports are accurately filled in the document control system, either by the superintendent or respective foremen.
• Shop Drawing Review: Ensure the use of the most recent set of shop drawings; inform the project manager/drafter if outdated drawings are in use.
• Overtime Approval: Communicate and obtain approval from the field director for all overtime work before execution.
• Labor Monitoring: Actively supervise and report on labor productivity and crew sizes daily.

Skills and Qualifications

• Extensive experience in metal and glazing installations and construction supervision.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Proficiency in document control software and related tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Understanding of safety protocols and OSHA standards.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, and climbing on construction sites.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Visual and manual dexterity for equipment operation and report filing.
• Personal characteristics: Embraces challenges, inspires and motivates, balances hard work with curiosity, and demonstrates ethical behavior.

About Kovach

Kovach is a company founded on robust client and vendor relationships, boasting a unique and influential organizational culture. Housing approximately 350 employees, our family extends across multiple states. We emphasize professional growth while having fun and making an impact. Our annual sales touch approximately $75 million, with growth anticipated in the years ahead. Our partnerships with the region's biggest general contractors have adorned Phoenix with iconic buildings, including the Phoenix Airport and ASU campuses, the Talking Stick Resort and Casino, among others.

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits Offered

• 401(k) matching
• Comprehensive dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Moderate paid time off
• Vision insurance

About the Role

The Superintendent acts as the crucial eyes and ears of the Construction Department, ensuring optimal coordination of materials, equipment, and personnel across various projects. This role aims to enhance field efficiencies and maintain the company’s high standards in all activities. Superintendents also have expanded responsibilities over and above those of a Field Manager.

Kovach’s Mission and Values

Our Mission: To cultivate a thriving and profitable company that stands as a beacon of growth and opportunity. We are steadfastly dedicated to fostering an environment where individuals not only succeed but flourish. In doing so, we aim to strike a harmonious balance between robust financial health and a nurturing space for all our team members.

Employee Ownership (ESOP): At Kovach, we believe in sharing our success with the people who make it possible. Our employees are the driving force behind everything we achieve, which is why we proudly offer an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This program allows you to become an owner of the company, giving you a direct stake in its growth and prosperity. As the company continues to succeed, so does the value of your shares, offering you a powerful opportunity to build wealth and benefit from our long-term success. With an ESOP, your contributions directly impact both your future and the company’s future, creating a true partnership in our continued growth.

Core Values

• Positivity: Easy to work with, trusting, team player, and good communicator.
• Own it: Reliable, responsible, follows through, trustworthy, thorough.
• Expertise: Intelligent, innovative, and coachable.
• Grit: Tough, strong work ethic, and finds a way to get it done.