SHEETMETAL SUPERINTENDENT I

TP Mechanical; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TP Mechanical in Columbus, OH seeks a skilled on-site leader to coordinate, install and repair piping and equipment for mechanical systems. You will read blueprints, liaise with subcontractors, and guide a crew to meet project goals with safety as a priority.

Responsibilities include managing manpower, materials, scheduling, and coordination with project managers. A minimum of 5 years in commercial plumbing/heating operations and OSHA 30 are required; a journeyman license and state licensure are

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years commercial experience in field plumbing, sprinkler or heating operations.
• Stable work history.
• Must also be able to read blueprints and understand plans.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manpower, materials, and scheduling on site; main point of contact for customers and general contractors.
• Prioritize safety; conduct pre-shift safety meetings and toolbox talks; OSHA 30 is required.
• Review drawings with CAD designer before printing; sign off drawings for fabrication.
• Direct coordination between trades; minimize downtime by planning work a week in advance.
• Walk the job daily to inspect progress, quality and safety.
• Close out jobs with testing, startup, owner sign-off, and turnover to Project Manager.

Skills

Read blueprints

Plumbing installation

Piping installation

Communication

Math skills

Tool usage

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Trade School a plus

Job description

Description

Position Summary: Responsible for work which includes coordination, installation and repair of piping and equipment for mechanical systems. Individuals should be able to read and understand blueprints, communicate effectively with all other persons on the job-site, including our sub-contractors, and work as a team with other departments and divisions. Represents TP Mechanical Contractors in a professional manner. Should also be able to accept direction and/or lead and delegate work.

Job Details

Description

Position Summary: Responsible for work which includes coordination, installation and repair of piping and equipment for mechanical systems. Individuals should be able to read and understand blueprints, communicate effectively with all other persons on the job-site, including our sub-contractors, and work as a team with other departments and divisions. Represents TP Mechanical Contractors in a professional manner. Should also be able to accept direction and/or lead and delegate work.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Responsible for all on sight activity regarding manpower, materials and scheduling. Is the point of contact for the customer/general contractor/owner.
• Ensures safety is the number one priority on the job-site. Conducts pre-safety meeting before job begins as well as weekly safety reports and toolbox talks. Will have completed the OSHA 30 hour training at a minimum.
• Conducts appropriate preplanning when assigned a new job such as reviewing all plans and specs, identifying pre-fab opportunities, understanding scope of work. Other items to preplan would be material take off, size of crew and tools and equipment needed.
• Directs all coordination issues. Reviews drawings with CAD designer before printing and then signs off on those drawings. Reviews and signs off on all drawings going to the FAB shop. Attends all coordination meetings that involve our scope of work.
• Minimizes downtime by scheduling all work to be performed by employees, other trades and subs. Lays out all work for crew at least one week in advance. Ensures all tools, equipment and material are on-site when needed and returned when not needed. Has a contingency plan to ensure crew is always productive.
• Ensures productivity standards are being met or exceeded by checking the estimate versus actual installation. Utilizes the Four Week Look Ahead and sets goals for the team to improve productivity and rewards them when the goals are met.
• Handles all orders and deliveries, ordering only what is needed, keeping returns to a minimum. Follows up on back orders and releases PO’s as needed. Orders material by area utilizing the Bag and Tag method and keeps an updated submittal log.
• Communicates at least one time per week with the Project Manager going over Productivity, RFI’s, Submittals, Schedules, manpower issues, etc.
• Walks the job daily to inspect progress, quality and safety.
• Manages personnel, subs and vendors appropriately, building teamwork and morale by making fair and honest decision making.
• Closes out each job by ensuring all final testing is complete and that start-up of equipment and demonstration is signed off on a company form by the owner and then turned over to the Project Manager. Completes valve tag chart and stenciling and ensures as-built drawings are complete and turned over to the Project Manager. Completes the punch-list and has owner sign off.
• Cleans up and demobilizes each job by returning all excess material to suppliers (giving a list to the Project Manager) and cleaning out trailers (sweep and mop office trailer).
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Experience

Experience/Qualifications Required:

• Minimum 5 years commercial experience in field plumbing, sprinkler or heating operations.
• Stable work history.

Job Skills

• Ability to read blueprints
• Knowledge of general plumbing and piping installation.
• Ability to fabricate offsets.
• Working knowledge of all hand and power tools.
• Able to do basic take offs
• Able to install equipment
• Works within precise limits or standards of accuracy and productivity.
• Good communication skills
• Good math skills

Education

• High School or GED Equivalent
• Trade School a plus

Physical Requirements

• Eyesight correctable to 20/50
• Able to work long hours on feet.
• Able to lift and climb ladders and scaffolds
• Able to perform shift work
• Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Must not be afraid of heights

Special Requirements

• Valid Drivers License
• State/Journeyman Trade License
• Must provide their own basic hand tools
• Able to operate heavy machinery
• CPR certification
• OSHA 30 certification