Superintendent

MEI Industrial Solutions; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MEI Industrial Solutions is seeking a Superintendent to coordinate site surveys with Sales & Operations, plan and direct maintenance projects, and manage rigging, crating, and installation crews. You will oversee site visits, schedule labor and materials, and ensure adherence to MEI procedures while maintaining strong customer relationships.

You will lead safety initiatives, participate in leadership meetings, and work with the Regional Office GM to address customer concerns and bids.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee site surveys, planning and scheduling of labor and materials.
• Develop, plan and implement schedules for rigging crew in alignment with customer direction.
• Work with Operations Manager and workforce to meet goals in volume, cost, quality, safety, and schedule.
• Participate in hiring, coaching, training and performance of rigging, crating, and installation crews with best practices.
• Develop and instruct crews in best known practices with emphasis on safety.
• Coordinate safety training and investigations with safety personnel.
• Build relationships with customers, partners and support staff.
• Manage project information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in selection of asset rigging and installation equipment and tools.
• Provide work direction to project personnel and communicate with contractors/designers/owners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Management

Supervisory experience

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Position Summary

The Superintendent position is responsible for working with Sales & Operations to perform site surveys and customer interaction. Will assist in planning, coordinating, and/or directing processes involved in the maintenance of structures, facilities, or systems. May oversee or otherwise be involved in job site organization, scheduling of labor and materials, and implementation of customer and MEI-specific procedures.

• 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.

Essential Job Duties And 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.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, And Education)

• High School diploma with continuing education in Business, Project or Construction Management or related degree a plus.
• Minimum ten (4) 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 or ability to get one and acceptable driving record.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

This is very physical, hands-on work. A Superintendent must be able to perform General Physical Activities - activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials up to 50 pounds. Must have the ability to work off the ground at varying heights and not be affected by moving machinery or parts. Willing and able to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment and/or outdoors in all types of weather, and over uneven ground or terrain.

Additional Requirements

Work with a Top-of-Mind Awareness for the safety of yourself and everyone at the job site. Must be able to work in a high functioning team environment. Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Take pride in your work and in the company. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. Know and deliver the quality service MEI's customers have come to expect.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by a Superintendent and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or requirements. MEI reserves the right to change or modify this job description or the essential duties of the job, as necessary.