Senior Field Operations Leader

MEI Industrial Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MEI Industrial Solutions seeks a seasoned Superintendent to lead site operations, coordinate with Sales & Operations, and oversee rigging, crating, and installation crews on customer projects in Houston. You will plan, schedule, and direct activities, ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery, and maintain strong client relationships.

You will work closely with the Regional Manager, participate in bid reviews, develop project plans, and coach teams.

Qualifications

• HS diploma with continuing education in Business, Project or Construction Management or related degree a plus.
• Minimum ten (10) years proven operations management experience or comparable field preferably within the construction, manufacturing or rigging industry.
• Excellent interpersonal, management, supervisory and project management skills.
• Highly self-directed and motivated.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Applications.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily customer interface to include attendance in status and scheduling meetings, working on quality matters, and addressing any concerns or issues.
• Responsible for site visits to gather information on job walks and relay to Sales / Sales Admin for proper quote work ups.
• Develops, plans, and implements schedules for rigging crew in alignment with customer direction.
• Works with Operations Manager & workforce to meet operational goals in terms of volume, cost, quality, safety, and schedule.
• Participate in the hiring, coaching, training and performance of rigging, crating, and installation crews with best management practices.
• Develop, train and instruct rigging, crating, and installation crews in best known practices and procedures with an emphasis on safety.
• Works closely with safety personnel in coordinating safety training, accident and injury investigations and reporting and equipment or property damage incidents investigations and reporting.
• Works to develop an effective safety culture among employees.
• Works professionally and effectively along side other onsite subcontractors and vendors.
• Effectively manage site projects by organizing all project information to ensure they are accurate and contain all necessary information.
• May participate in selection of asset rigging and installation equipment.
• Purchase and upkeep of the day to day rigging and installation equipment and hand tools.
• Actively participate in MEI leadership and management meetings.
• Build customer and employee relationships with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Develop highly effective relationships with customers, business partners, and support staff.
• Consistently demonstrates professional conduct representative of MEI corporate mission, vision and values.
• Work closely with Regional Office General Manager to manage customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports; making recommendations to management.
• Participate with Regional Office General Manager as needed on job walks and assisting with customer bids/estimates to accurately price projects.
• Develops professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Consistently gain knowledge regarding industry and market information and trends.
• Reviews plans and other technical documents, answers questions regarding the scope and/or timing of the project, and monitors costs and project progress.
• May assist in the development of cost estimates or tentative schedules.
• Responsible for planning, administering, and completing assigned projects, which may cross several functional areas, such as facilities, operations, or administration.
• Assignments may vary in length and complexity but are generally not permanent.
• Provide work direction to individuals supporting a project.
• Communicates directly with contractors/designers/owner concerning project cost, staffing, and scheduling.
• Prepares project status reports and works to ensure plans adhere to contract specifications.
• Responsible for all job site management activities of the rigging, installation, and crating crews.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Management skills

Supervisory skills

Project management

Microsoft Office

Driving license

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Business/Project/Construction management coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MEI Industrial Solutions seeks a seasoned Superintendent to lead site operations, coordinate with Sales & Operations, and oversee rigging, crating, and installation crews on customer projects in Houston. You will plan, schedule, and direct activities, ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery, and maintain strong client relationships.

You will work closely with the Regional Manager, participate in bid reviews, develop project plans, and coach teams.