Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) Superintendent

Design Systems Builders, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

People-First Culture

Meaningful Work

Competitive Salary

Company Truck

Health insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Per Diem for travel assignments

Job summary

Design Systems Builders (DSB) seeks a skilled Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) Superintendent to lead the PEMB component of construction with an emphasis on safety, schedule, and budget. The role partners with General Contractors, developers, and end users to deliver high-quality PEMB projects.

You will supervise up to 50 workers, coordinate with multiple trades, and ensure drawings and specifications are followed, while maintaining a strong safety culture and cost controls across projects

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid state driver’s license required.
• At least 5 years PEMB Superintendent experience.
• Deep knowledge of PEMB erection and sequencing.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and shop drawings.
• Strong math skills for quick, accurate calculations.
• Excellent supervisory abilities to manage up to 50 workers.
• Good interpersonal and customer-service skills; maintain confidentiality.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Experience operating site equipment and basic office tech.
• OSHA Construction 30-hour certification.
• First aid/CPR certification.
• Willingness to travel for out-of-town assignments.
• Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace Supervisor Training within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, coordinate, and supervise PEMB construction activities.
• Coordinate with crafts and subcontractors to ensure productivity and schedule adherence.
• Liaise with estimator, engineer, architect, PM, and client for drawings and schedule compliance.
• Assist in resolving construction problems and interfaces.
• Maintain awareness of safety rules and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor safety compliance and document corrective actions.
• Maintain cost control and project budget awareness.
• Document weekly hours and submit to HR.
• Assist supervisor and HR with employee relations and disciplinary actions.
• Make recommendations for pay increases, promotions, demotions, terminations.
• Perform additional assignments as directed.

Skills

PEMB erection

Construction supervision

Reading shop drawings

Microsoft Office

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Budget awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Design Systems Builders (DSB), the self-performance, pre-engineered metal building division of T.W. Frierson, is seeking a skilled Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) Superintendent to join our collaborative and innovative team. At DSB, we partner with General Contractors, Developers, and End Users to furnish and erect pre-engineered metal buildings and other related steel components.

The PEMB Superintendent holds responsibility for supervising the total construction effort related to the pre-engineered steel component of construction, ensuring that a project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, schedule, and required safety elements.

Why Join DSB?

• Employee Ownership: As part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), you're not just working for a company - you're investing in your future by becoming an Employee Owner. Our collaborative culture rewards long-term vision, team success, and shared achievements.
• People-First Culture: Join a team that values respect, mentorship, and accountability at every level.
• Meaningful Work: Lead diverse, impactful projects that shape communities, industries, and lives.
• Competitive Salary
• Company Truck
• Health insurance
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off
• Per Diem for travel assignments

What You'll Do

• Plan, prioritize, coordinate, and supervise multiple activities for project, including determining method of construction, manpower levels, material quantities, equipment needs, temporary power sources, and work schedule.
• Coordinate work with different crafts and subcontractors, assuming responsibility for productivity, efficient use of materials and equipment, and contractual performance of the project.
• Maintain liaison with estimator, engineer, architect, project manager, and client to ensure work complies with drawings, specifications and schedule.
• Assist in resolving construction problems (lack of productivity, work interfaces, etc.) as required.
• Maintain awareness of safety rules and procedures among personnel, as well as identify safety hazards and implementing corrective actions.
• Monitor employee compliance with safety requirements; document and ensure corrective measures are implemented.
• Maintain cost control and understanding of project budget.
• Document employees' actual hours worked and submit to Human Resources each week.
• Assist supervisor and Human Resources by observing and reporting potential employee relations problems/issues.
• Assist supervisor and Human Resources in counseling employees and administering disciplinary action.
• Make recommendations for pay increases, promotions, demotions, terminations.
• Perform additional assignments at supervisor's direction.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Must possess a valid, state-issued driver's license
• Minimum 5 years of work experience as a PEMB Superintendent
• In-Depth knowledge and experience in PEMB erection and sequencing
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and shop drawings
• Must have basic competencies in mathematics and be able to perform math operations rapidly and accurately
• Excellent supervisory skills with ability to directly supervise up to 50 employees working in smaller teams.
• Good interpersonal skills with customer-service orientation as well as ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to produce quality work in an efficient manner with little supervision in an ever-changing environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet-based applications
• Ability to operate basic office equipment including computer, printer, copier, fax, scanner, and mobile phone/radio
• Ability to operate pickup truck, transit & level, scissor lift, boomlift, forklift, and hand tools
• Current OSHA Construction 30-Hour certification
• Current basic first aid/CPR certification
• Must complete Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace Supervisor Training within 6 months of being in position
• Willingness to travel as needed for occasional out-of-town assignments.

No sponsorship available for this position.