Fire Protection Superintendent (Traveling)

Kelso Industries; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

401K

Job summary

Kelso Industries' Mullins Mechanical projects require a seasoned Construction Superintendent to lead onsite construction efforts with a strong focus on safety, quality, and timely delivery.

You will supervise field crews, coordinate with PMs and subcontractors, review plans, and ensure compliance with safety programs while maintaining thorough documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience and proven track record as a construction superintendent or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of safety, quality, and health guidelines for construction sites.
• Ability to lead and inspire teams and coordinate with PMs, subcontractors and owners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage onsite construction as part of a unified team.
• Coordinate and oversee day-to-day operations of assigned projects.
• Manage field responsibilities on medium to complex projects and multiple crews.
• Collaborate with the PM to create and maintain the project schedule.
• Lead new hire site introductions, training, and job assignments.
• Conduct performance reviews of direct reports on schedule.
• Collaborate with estimating to provide technical guidance during bidding.
• Ensure safety policies are enforced and MSAs are completed as needed.
• Assist PM in purchasing take-offs and project consumables.
• Review project documents and attend hand-off meetings to discuss scope.
• Prepare two-week lookahead schedules with the PM.
• Maintain material procurement, deliveries, and staging areas on site.
• Track progress of foremen and subcontractors and hold them accountable.
• Organize and lead weekly project meetings and document lessons learned.
• Ensure the jobsite remains clean, orderly, and compliant with safety plans.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Project management

MS Project

MS Office

Communication

Organizational skills

OSHA 30

Job description

Together We Build – Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety

At Kelso Industries, 5,000+ employees across 40+ companies work together to deliver exceptional HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of a team where innovation, excellence, and safety come first.

About You

Are you a hard-working construction leader who wants to join a winning team? Do you have an extreme commitment to safety and passion for quality work? If this sounds like you, then you should mull over a career with Mullins Mechanical.

We are looking for an experienced Superintendent to join our team. As a Superintendent, you will play a key role in the success of Mullins Mechanical by ensuring successful completion of construction projects. The work location for this position will be based on assignment to a project location.

Our Commitment

Our commitment to excellence in safety, quality, customer service, and professionalism has earned us a top-notch reputation in the industry. Built on client relationships, our project teams are committed to providing services with integrity that will uphold our prestige within the industry.

We realize that our greatest asset is our people. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages that include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid holidays, paid vacation, and 401K.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the onsite construction as a unified and collaborative team
• Coordinate & oversee the day-to-day operations of assigned projects
• Manage all field responsibilities on medium to complex projects and/or manage several smaller project teams simultaneously
• Collaborate with the PM to create and maintain the project schedule
• Lead new hire jobsite introductions and training, and assign jobs
• Conduct direct report employee reviews annually or more often if needed
• Collaborate with the estimating team to plan and provide technical guidance during the bidding of projects upon request
• Ensure Mullins’ high quality control standards are met and submit a detailed Non-Conformance Report on the day the quality deficiency is found
• Assist PM in purchasing take-offs and project consumables
• With prior permission of the PM and/or APM, purchase project consumables
• Review preliminary project documents
• Attend the hand-off meeting to discuss project scope, schedule, subcontractors, materials, and project start.
• Review contract documents: plans, specifications, contract, and any other pertinent project information
• Ensure Mullins’ safety policies and procedures are enforced and maintained on a daily basis. This includes:
• Enforcing site specific safety plan
• Conducting weekly safety toolbox talks and submitting sign-in sheets
• Ensure Mullins Safety Analyses (MSAs) are completed and reviewed as needed
• Submitting detailed Incident Reporting Forms on the day the incident occurred
• Prepare a two-week look ahead schedule with the PM
• Ensure proper notification and documentation is made regarding delays
• Communicate impact of delays to PM and appropriate parties
• Notify PM, Subcontractors and Owner of opportunities to accelerate schedule, and obtain approval to proceed
• Manage project deliveries and logistics
• Coordinate with the Owner/General Contractor and/or other subcontractors to ensure adequate laydown and staging areas for materials and prefabrication at the jobsite.
• Submit material requisitions two weeks in advance
• Maintain adequate material on jobsite
• Oversee material management plan
• Identify all tool and equipment needs for the project
• Maintain tools and equipment provided by Mullins to their jobsite, both owned and rented
• Collaborate with the PM to call off rental equipment
• Confirm the proper installation of all equipment on project
• Use current technology (mobile apps, email, etc.) to track and distribute information on construction projects
• Update, review and/or submit the following reports/logs in a timely manner:
• Daily Field Logs
• If applicable, Daily T&M Sheet
• Tool Maintenance Log
• Time Sheets w/Per Diem, Ride Time, and Vacation needs included
• Receiving and Manifest Reports
• Employee Reprimand, Termination, Time Off/Vacation Forms
• Daily Pipe and Structural Weld Reports
• Vehicle Inspection Report
• Welding Machine Report
• Hydro and Pneumatic Test Reports
• As-Built Drawings
• Assist the PM in creating the following:
• Job Cost Updates
• Monthly Billing
• Organize and lead weekly project meetings with Mullins’ Foremen and subcontractors
• Track progress of Foremen and subcontractors to hold them accountable for their production and performance.
• Attend the close-out meeting to document lessons learned
• Ensure jobsite remains clean and orderly

Qualifications

• Previous experience and proven track record as a construction superintendent for a trade Mullins self-performs, or in a similar role
• Knowledge of safety, quality, and health guidelines for construction job sites
• In-depth understanding of construction operations and processes
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to communicate professionally
• Ability to lead and inspire
• OSHA 30 certification

Why Join Kelso Industries?

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and high-performance environments that make a lasting impact across the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.

Here You Will Experience

Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways.

Company Culture: You’ll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable.

Impact: Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You’ll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being.

Kelso Industries celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business