Superintendent-Piping Assembly Shop

Southland Industries; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned company

Training and development opportunities

Career advancement and apprenticeship

Wellness resources and employee支持

Job summary

Southland Industries, a leading MEP firm in Texas, seeks an experienced field supervisor to guide piping, plumbing, and sheet metal craft crews on project sites. You will ensure labor aligns with schedules while upholding safety, quality, and cost-efficiency standards.

Strong leadership and the ability to read drawings, interpret specs, and mentor field teams are essential. Expect collaboration with project managers and union teams; on-site, day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Completion of craft apprenticeship program or equivalent skill level and training.
• 5+ years in supervisory position.
• OSHA-30 certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire).
• An active Texas Journeyman Plumber license may be required for individuals overseeing work in this field.
• Ability to understand the project scopes and objectives as well as scopes of other construction trades.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of OSHA safety regulations as well as company safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to read drawings and interpret specifications.
• Ability to assess crew and foremen skills and coach/mentor.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems before major difficulties develop.
• Ability to manage differences and diversity at the workplace.
• Advanced understanding of construction scheduling and cost control.
• Ability to handle administrative duties of position, including completion of required paperwork.
• Effective use of computers and other technology.
• Ability to effectively use time management and goal setting.
• Willingness to be held accountable and act honestly and with integrity.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to remain diplomatic and calm under pressure.
• Employment is contingent upon satisfying all jobsite-specific access requirements, with no outstanding restrictions on any jobsite or from working with any of Southland's partnering General Contractors, Owners, Customers, etc.

Responsibilities

• 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 startup 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.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Safety compliance

Reading drawings

Communication

Problem solving

Team building

Education

High school degree

Craft apprenticeship

OSHA-30 certification

Job description

Position Summary

Provide overall direction and guidance to field supervision and craft personnel (piping, plumbing, or sheet metal) and ensure that Southland's quality, safety, and cost-efficiency guidelines are adhered to.

Position Details

• Plan, direct, and coordinate craft personnelin support of the field'sfluctuatinglabor needs for activities related to project/systems construction andmaintenance.
• Direct, support, and mentor all subordinate supervisory personnel.
• Serve as senior technicaladvisor. Assist with difficult construction or start-upproblems when necessary.
• Ensure allcompany, department, and technicalpolicies, procedures, standards,etc., are adhered to.Interpret policies as required.
• Assist withimplementation andinterpretation of safety policies, procedures, andprograms.
• Participatein safety/incidentinvestigations and reviews.
• Authorize/approve allcraft personneltransactions (hiring, transfers, wage changes, terminations, etc.) according toindividualperformance and groupneeds.
• Develop,implement and monitor quality control programs.
• Monitor and resolve matters relating to work procedures, complaints, damages,accidents, and delays.
• Participatein the conceptualdevelopment of a construction project andoverseeits organization, scheduling, andimplementation.
• Requisition supplies and materials for construction projects.
• Ensure superintendentsprepare and submitlabor and cost tracking reports.
• Assistin the development of supervisorytraining programs.
• Provide expertise and technicalknowledge to other home office departmentheads.
• May assistin jurisdictionaldisputes and other union negotiations as required.
• May assume superintendent responsibilities when necessaryor as directed
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent; some college preferred
• Completion of craft apprenticeship program or equivalent skill level and training
• 5+ years in supervisory position
• OSHA-30 certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire)
• An active Texas Journeyman Plumber license may be required for individuals overseeing work in this field.
• Ability to understand the project scopes and objectives as well as scopes of other construction trades
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of OSHA safety regulations as well as company safety policies and procedures
• Ability to read drawings and interpret specifications
• Ability to assess crew and foremen skills and coach/mentor
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems before major difficulties develop
• Ability to manage differences and diversity at the workplace
• Advanced understanding of construction scheduling and cost control
• Ability to handle administrative duties of position, including completion of required paperwork
• Effective use of computers and other technology
• Ability to effectively use time management and goal setting
• Willingness to be held accountable and act honestly and with integrity
• Strong attention to detail and ability to remain diplomatic and calm under pressure
• Employment is contingent upon satisfying all jobsite-specific access requirements, with no outstanding restrictions on any jobsite or from working with any of Southland's partnering General Contractors, Owners, Customers, etc.

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.

To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities (https://southlandind.foleon.com/experienced-professionals/brochure/), follow us on social media (https://www.linkedin.com/company/22132/?trk=tyah), and check out our website (https://southlandind.com/).