Superintendent - Mechanical Construction

Bahnson Inc.; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bahnson Mechanical Systems, based in the Southeast, is a premier design-build mechanical contractor serving industrial and life sciences markets. The Superintendent will oversee all field labor, coordinate project teams, and uphold safety and quality standards on complex mechanical construction projects in Winston-Salem.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and strong communication to drive on-site performance, ensure schedule adherence, and maintain a safe workplace while supporting

Qualifications

• Must have experience supervising a team of ten or more and coordinating field staff.
• Experience implementing and enforcing safety programs and HASP.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to train and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage field labor to meet project objectives and schedule.
• Coordinate with Project Manager, General Foreman, Foreman and unions for planning and execution.
• Enforce safety program and ensure compliance with job hazard analyses.
• Oversee project cost controls and labor productivity to stay within budgeted hours and costs.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Safety program

Communication

Mentoring/Training

Education

Mechanical duct & pipe background

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

About Us

We are a diversified designer, supplier, installer, and servicer of engineered air systems and components for the industrial, life sciences, manufacturing, and mission critical markets. Our air treatment systems help control all internal conditions, including temperature, relative humidity, cleanliness, and ventilation.

Job Summary

Bahnson Mechanical Systems has utilized its extensive mechanical engineering and construction experience to solve our client's most challenging problems for over 108 years. Based in the southeast, we are a premiere design-build mechanical contractor that serves the industrial, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and mission critical markets.

The Superintendent (Supt) is responsible for the oversight and management of all field labor as well as coordination, collaboration, and support of internal company staff. The Supt is accountable for the efficient execution of company policies and practices to produce an environment that supports the company culture, safety program, priorities and objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

“Champion” the following ideas and responsibilities (not necessarily listed in order of importance). Other duties may be assigned.

Project Planning & Prefabrication

• Coordinate field labor needs, master labor plan, and schedule with the Project Manager, General Foreman (GF) and Foreman as well as with other internal divisions and unions.
• Work with GF and Foreman to pre-plan for HIGH RISK activities such as power outages, rapid installs, and emergency repairs.
• Hold field teams accountable for short duration scheduling and planning.
• Attend Project Kickoff and Prefab meetings; lead regular foreman meetings and other meetings as necessary.
• Coordinate calls for new hires, terminations (both voluntary and involuntary) and transfers of field employees. Includes maintaining accurate list of personnel with respective locations, craft codes, etc.
• Will serve as the technical expert and resource for the Winston-Salem market and mentor office and field staff to expand their technical and field knowledge.
• Will initially collaborate with the Winston-Salem project manager to successfully execute complex mechanical construction projects. The project manager will primarily be responsible for project documentation, high-level scheduling, and procurement, and will be available to you as a resource, along with any centralized shared service that you need, including preconstruction, safety, quality, recruiting/training, HR, etc.

Training & Development

• Train GF and Foreman on processes for disciplinary action as needed in the field for tardiness, absenteeism, lack of production, etc. Support GF and Foreman when disciplinary action is taken.
• Implement GF and Foreman training program for field processes and ensure these processes are being followed.
• Conduct and maintain detailed performance evaluations of all GF and Foreman.

Culture of Safety

• Support, promote and enforce company safety program, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and Health And Safety Plans (HASP).

Project Cost Control

• Responsible for project-based labor cost controls, including but not limited to, average labor rate and productivity to ensure project is completed within the budgeted labor hours and costs.
• Actively participate in Work in Progress (WIP) reviews and draw conclusions from data; must be able to translate this data to field supervision and personnel in relatable terms.
• Internal & External Communication
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, peers, supervisors, administrative staff, field craft workers, field supervision, vendors, and subcontractors based on respect, trust and integrity.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• The ability to lead, manage, and motivate team members. Create a positive work environment for team members to mutually thrive personally and achieve project goals.
• Understanding of and compliance with the work rules of any and all jurisdictions that company has and will work in.
• Ability to multitask, organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills are necessary to professionally and effectively communicate with employees, clients, vendors and subcontractors.

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Ability, commitment and desire to “champion” company initiatives, policies and procedures.
• Must have experience supervising a team of ten or more, including field supervision or management.
• Must demonstrate career progression and the support of career progression of subordinates.
• Mechanical duct and pipe background preferred.
• Previous experience working construction in an active manufacturing facility preferred.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel applications required for preparing, analyzing and monitoring, reporting and presenting and additional computer skills within Windows operating system environment.

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

The performance factors listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.

• Must demonstrate the importance of safety.
• Must be self-motivated, autonomous and disciplined in order to elicit the trust necessary to excel in this position.
• Must be honest and ethical; must demonstrate commitment to company values and ethics through personal integrity and professionalism.
• Must have excellent judgment, make sound decisions, and produce accurate and timely results; hands on problem solver on a strategic and tactical level.
• Must present a mature, professional image and exhibit confidence in self and others; inspire and motivate team to perform well and effectively influence the actions of others.
• Must be highly credible and persuasive in face-to-face settings, and ensure communication is succinct and tailored to the audience.
• Must build positive working relationships with all levels of employees and management.
• Must be adaptable and take new circumstances in stride, maintain composure when challenged and open to new ideas.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customers, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations. Bilingual skills, particularly Spanish, is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Rea

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