Superintendent Mechanical Sheetmetal

Southland Industries; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and professional development opportunities

Company-supported career advancement

Wellness resources and employee support programs

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a Superintendent Mechanical – Sheet Metal in Carrollton, Texas, to lead field operations for plumbing, piping, and sheet metal teams. This role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring safety, directing craft personnel, and mentoring supervisors. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise and leadership experience. Southland offers a supportive environment, career advancement opportunities, and various employee benefits. Join a team where growth and professional achievement are prioritized.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a construction or engineering environment.
• Strong technical knowledge related to mechanical, plumbing, and sheet metal work.
• Ability to mentor and develop subordinate supervisory personnel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day field operations ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Direct and support craft personnel for fluctuating labor needs.
• Authorize craft personnel transactions based on performance.

Skills

Leadership

Technical problem-solving

Resource coordination

Quality control

Safety policy implementation

Mentorship

Job description

Position Summary

The Superintendent Mechanical – Sheet Metal provides overall leadership and direction to field supervision and craft personnel, including piping, plumbing, and sheet metal teams. This role oversees day-to-day field operations to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with Southland’s quality and cost-efficiency standards. The Superintendent partners closely with project leadership to drive productivity, coordinate resources, and support successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Plan, direct, and coordinate craft personnel in support of the field’s fluctuating labor needs for activities related to project/systems construction and maintenance.
• Direct, support, and mentor all subordinate supervisory personnel.
• Serve as senior technical advisor. Assist with difficult construction or start-up problems when necessary.
• Ensure all company, department, and technical policies, procedures, standards, etc., are adhered to. Interpret policies as required.
• Assist with implementation and interpretation of safety policies, procedures, and programs.
• Participate in safety/incident investigations and reviews.
• Authorize/approve all craft personnel transactions (hiring, transfers, wage changes, terminations, etc.) according to individual performance and group needs.
• Develop, implement and monitor quality control programs.
• Monitor and resolve matters relating to work procedures, complaints, damages, accidents, and delays.
• Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, and implementation.
• Requisition supplies and materials for construction projects.
• Ensure superintendents prepare and submit labor and cost tracking reports.
• Assist in the development of supervisory training programs.
• Provide expertise and technical knowledge to other home office department heads.
• May assist in jurisdictional disputes and other union negotiations as required.
• May assume superintendent responsibilities when necessary or as directed
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

Benefits

As a 100% employee‑owned company, we are committed to supporting the well‑being of our employees and their families.

For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), wages and benefits—including health and welfare, retirement, paid time off, and other provisions—are determined in accordance with the applicable local union agreement.

In addition to union‑provided benefits, employees may have access to company‑sponsored programs such as:

• Training and professional development opportunities
• Company‑supported career advancement and apprenticeship pathways
• Wellness resources and employee support programs

Please note that specific benefits and eligibility may vary based on union affiliation, location, and the terms of the applicable CBA.

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement

Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).