Pipefitter Superintendent

Southland Industries, Inc.; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and professional development

Career advancement and apprenticeship

Wellness resources

Employee support programs

Job summary

Southland Industries in Port Washington, WI seeks a senior leader to direct field supervision and craft personnel (piping, plumbing, or sheet metal) and ensure quality, safety, and cost-efficiency guidelines are followed. The role includes mentoring supervisory staff, acting as senior technical advisor, and interpreting company policies on site.

As a 100% employee-owned company, we emphasize safety, training, and career development while maintaining strong relationships with contractors and

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Completion of craft apprenticeship program or equivalent skill level and training.
• 5+ years in supervisory position.
• OSHA-30 certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six months from date of hire).
• An active Texas Journeyman Plumber license may be required for individuals overseeing work in this field.
• Ability to understand the project scopes and objectives as well as scopes of other construction trades.
• Advanced knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and company safety policies.
• Ability to read drawings and interpret specifications.
• Ability to assess crew and foremen skills and coach/mentor.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems before major difficulties develop.
• Ability to manage differences and diversity at the workplace.
• Advanced understanding of construction scheduling and cost control.
• Ability to handle administrative duties of position, including completion of required paperwork.
• Effective use of computers and other technology.
• Time management and goal setting.
• Willingness to be held accountable and act honestly and with integrity.
• Attention to detail and diplomacy under pressure.
• Employment contingent on jobsite access requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall direction and guidance to field supervision and craft personnel (piping, plumbing, or sheet metal) and ensure guidelines are adhered to.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate craft personnel in support of field labor needs for project construction and maintenance.
• Direct, support, and mentor subordinate supervisory personnel.
• Serve as senior technical advisor and assist with difficult construction or startup problems.
• Interpret policies and assist with safety policy implementation and programs.
• Participate in safety/incident investigations and reviews.
• Authorize/approve all craft personnel transactions according to performance and needs.
• Develop, implement and monitor quality control programs.
• Oversee work procedures, complaints, damages, accidents, and delays.
• Oversee project development, organization, scheduling, and implementation.
• Requisition supplies and materials for construction projects.
• Ensure labor and cost tracking reports are prepared and submitted.
• Assist in supervisory training program development.
• Provide expertise to home office department heads.
• May assist in jurisdictional disputes and union negotiations as required.
• May assume superintendent responsibilities when necessary.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Policy interpretation

Mentoring

Quality control

Scheduling

Cost control

Labor relations

Training

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Craft apprenticeship program or equivalent

5+ years in supervisory position

OSHA-30 certification

Texas Journeyman Plumber license (if overseeing field work)

Job description

Provide overall direction and guidance to field supervision and craft personnel (piping, plumbing, or sheet metal) and ensure that Southland’s quality, safety, and cost-efficiency guidelines are adhered to.

• Plan, direct, and coordinate craft personnelin support of the field’sfluctuatinglabor needs for activities related to project/systems construction andmaintenance.
• Direct, support, and mentor all subordinate supervisory personnel.
• Serve as senior technicaladvisor. Assist with difficult construction or start-upproblems when necessary.
• Ensure allcompany, department, and technicalpolicies, procedures, standards,etc., are adhered to.Interpret policies as required.
• Assist withimplementation andinterpretation of safety policies, procedures, andprograms.
• Participatein safety/incidentinvestigations and reviews.
• Authorize/approve allcraft personneltransactions (hiring, transfers, wage changes, terminations, etc.) according toindividualperformance and groupneeds.
• Develop,implement and monitor quality control programs.
• Monitor and resolve matters relating to work procedures, complaints, damages,accidents, and delays.
• Participatein the conceptualdevelopment of a construction project andoverseeits organization, scheduling, andimplementation.
• Requisition supplies and materials for construction projects.
• Ensure superintendentsprepare and submitlabor and cost tracking reports.
• Assistin the development of supervisorytraining programs.
• Provide expertise and technicalknowledge to other home office departmentheads.
• May assistin jurisdictionaldisputes and other union negotiations as required.
• May assume superintendent responsibilities when necessaryor as directed

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent; some college preferred
• Completion of craft apprenticeship program or equivalent skill level and training
• 5+ years in supervisory position
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• OSHA-30 certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire)
• An active Texas Journeyman Plumber license may be required for individuals overseeing work in this field.
• 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
• Ability to assess crew and foremen skills and coach/mentor
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems before major difficulties develop
• Ability to manage differences and diversity at the workplace
• Advanced understanding of construction scheduling and cost control
• Ability to handle administrative duties of position, including completion of required paperwork
• Effective use of computers and other technology
• Ability to effectively use time management and goal setting
• Willingness to be held accountable and act honestly and with integrity
• Strong attention to detail and ability to remain diplomatic and calm under pressure
• Employment is contingent upon satisfying all jobsite-specific access requirements, with no outstanding restrictions on any jobsite or from working with any of Southland’s partnering General Contractors, Owners, Customers, etc.

As a 100% employee-owned company, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families.

For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), wages and benefits—including health and welfare, retirement, paid time off, and other provisions—are determined in accordance with the applicable local union agreement.

In addition to union-provided benefits, employees may have access to company-sponsored programs such as:

• Training and professional development opportunities
• Company-supported career advancement and apprenticeship pathways
• Wellness resources and employee support programs

Please note that specific benefits and eligibility may vary based on union affiliation, location, and the terms of the applicable CBA.

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued,

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement : Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be establishedafter a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Job Location Port Washington, Wisconsin, United States Position Type Full-Time/Regular

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