Superintendent - Great Lakes Region

OBR Management; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account

Professional Development

Life Insurance

Voluntary insurances

Per Diem, Mileage, and Gas

Job summary

OBR is seeking a Field Superintendent to oversee cooling tower construction and repairs across projects in the U.S., ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. The role requires leading field crews, coordinating with engineering and project management, and interfacing with clients.

Extensive travel is required; candidates should have 10+ years in field cooling tower construction, with at least 4 years as a foreman. A high school diploma is required and willingness to travel to sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 10+ years in field cooling tower construction.
• Minimum 4 years as a foreman in cooling tower construction.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field crews and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Deliver projects within contract, budget, and schedule.
• Enforce safety standards and demonstrate leadership.
• Interface with clients and represent OBR on project aspects.
• Develop and manage budgets, schedules, and work plans.
• Inspect work for quality and compliance with drawings.
• Coordinate pre-construction meetings with teams.
• Travel to job sites as required.
• Prepare reports and close-out documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Budget management

Scheduling

Safety standards

Client interface

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About this position

Founded in 1994, OBR is a provider of mission‑critical cooling technology services, including repair and rebuild, inspection, maintenance, and related field services across the United States. Headquartered in Northwood, Ohio, with more than 450 employees, OBR serves a number of end markets through 12 offices, including semiconductor, water and wastewater, food and agriculture, power generation, commercial, healthcare, petrochemical, refinery, and data centers, among others. Backed by an experienced engineering team and deep expertise in the cooling technology space, OBR helps customers improve reliability, performance, and long-term system life.

About the role:

The OBR Field Superintendent oversees cooling tower construction and repairs, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, on time, and to quality standards.

Extensive travel is required depending on project location.

Roles/Tasks of the Position:

• Supervising field crews and maintaining customer satisfaction
• Delivering projects within contract, budget, and schedule
• Enforcing safety standards and demonstrating strong leadership
• Collaborating with engineering, project management, purchasing, and construction teams to meet client expectations.
• Ensure safe work practices; stop work if unsafe conditions exist
• Interface with clients and represent OBR on all project aspects
• Supervise, mentor, and train field technicians, Foremen, Leadmen, and crews
• Conduct safety orientations and enforce OBR/industry standards
• Manage materials, equipment rentals, and suppliers
• Oversee erection process and subcontractor progress
• Prepare daily reports, time reports, and final close‑out documentation
• Develop and manage budgets, schedules, and work plans
• Inspect work to ensure quality, compliance, and adherence to drawings/specifications
• Coordinate pre‑construction meetings and collaborate with supervisory, engineering, and project teams to resolve issues
• Contribute to bid strategies, project planning, and problem‑solving
• Manage large crew resource pools across projects of varying size and complexity
• Travel to job sites as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 10+ years in field cooling tower construction with a minimum of 4 years as a foreman in cooling tower construction. Construction management experience preferred.

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this role, with reasonable accommodation provided as needed. Requirements include:

• Outdoor or plant settings with exposure to weather, heat, noise, and nearby hazardous chemicals
• Lift up to 50 lbs., bend, climb, and stoop as needed.
• Stand, walk, sit, crawl, squat, kneel, and reach (outward/above shoulders).
• Perform keyboarding/typing and reading from screens or paper.
• Manage high workloads and multi-task in a fast-paced setting.
• Communicate effectively verbally.

PREREQUISITES/REQUIREMENTS:

• Negative 10-panel urinalysis and breath alcohol test.
• Valid Driver's License and proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Score of 2 or less in Disa.

As an OBR Cooling Towers team member, you will enjoy:

• Competitive Salary: A salary commensurate with experience and performance, with potential for bonuses and raises.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Retirement Plan: A 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Health Savings Account: OBR provides employer contributions to your HSA.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training and workshops.
• Life Insurance: OBR provides company-paid coverage, with voluntary options available for employees and their families.
• Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accidental Injury: Voluntary insurances options available.
• Per Diem, Mileage, and Gas: OBR provides per diem, mileage, and fuel reimbursement for business travel under company guidelines.