Lead Mechanical Construction Superintendent

Southland Industries; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life insurance

Disability income protection

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal‑

Training/professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries seeks an experienced construction field supervisor to direct and guide field supervision and craft personnel in piping, plumbing, or sheet metal. The role ensures adherence to quality, safety, and cost-efficiency guidelines while coordinating labor needs on projects and maintenance.

The position emphasizes mentoring supervisory teams, enforcing safety policies, and developing quality control programs.

Qualifications

• Completion of craft apprenticeship program or equivalent skill level and training.
• 5+ years in supervisory position.
• Ability to understand the project scopes and objectives as well as scopes of other construction trades.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of OSHA safety regulations as well as company safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to read drawings and interpret specifications.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Effective use of time management and goal-setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate craft personnel in support of the field's fluctuating labor needs for activities related to project/systems construction and maintenance.
• Direct, support, and mentor all subordinate supervisory personnel.
• Serve as senior technical advisor. Assist with difficult construction or start-up problems when necessary.
• Ensure all company, department, and technical policies, procedures, standards, etc., are adhered to. Interpret policies as required.
• Assist with implementation and interpretation of safety policies, procedures, and programs.
• Participate in safety/incident investigations and reviews.
• Authorize/approve all craft personnel transactions (hiring, transfers, wage changes, terminations, etc.) according to individual performance and group needs.
• Develop, implement and monitor quality control programs.
• Monitor and resolve matters relating to work procedures, complaints, damages, accidents, and delays.
• Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, and implementation.
• Requisition supplies and materials for construction projects.
• Ensure superintendents prepare and submit labor and cost tracking reports.
• Assist in the development of supervisory training programs.
• Provide expertise and technical knowledge to other home office department heads.
• May assist in jurisdictional disputes and other union negotiations as required.
• May assume superintendent responsibilities when necessary or as directed.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Team mentoring

Reading drawings

Cost control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Job description

Southland Industries seeks an experienced construction field supervisor to direct and guide field supervision and craft personnel in piping, plumbing, or sheet metal. The role ensures adherence to quality, safety, and cost-efficiency guidelines while coordinating labor needs on projects and maintenance.

The position emphasizes mentoring supervisory teams, enforcing safety policies, and developing quality control programs.