Site Superintendent - Plumbing

Job Description

In collaboration with other Field Leadership and under the supervision of the Department Manager, this position will be primarily responsible for overseeing operations, strategic planning, and personnel management of field staff within the plumbing trades, and coordinating fabrication for the assigned Project(s).

Market Experience:

Extensive market experience and technical knowledge in Plumbing and Process Piping systems. Proven experience on large commercial, industrial, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and high-tech construction projects, including:

High-rise buildings

Data Centers

Healthcare facilities

Schools and universities

Hotels and resorts

Mixed-use developments

Industrial and manufacturing facilities

Institutional facilities (universities, airports, government buildings)

Experience managing plumbing scopes ranging from $5M–$100M+, with the ability to lead field crews of 20–100+ plumbers, pipefitters, and subcontractors.

Strong understanding of mission-critical and complex project environments including data centers, Central Utility Plants, healthcare, industrial/process facilities, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing projects, with direct experience supporting fabrication operations, shop production teams, and prefabrication programs while ensuring quality, productivity, safety, and schedule performance across all phases of fabrication and field installation.

Supervises:

General Forepersons, Forepersons, Journeypersons, Apprentices, Tradespersons, and Trainees.

Lead and oversee all hydronics field activities to ensure standards and productivity are met in an effort to achieve company goals

Operations

o Assist direct reports with resource management

o Proper team selection including assignment of Forepersons

o Project execution strategies and scheduling

o Weekly project progress, health and safety reports

o Help to provide resolution of issues, challenges and obstacles

o Execution of QA/QC protocols

o Implementation of Safety Department's protocols

o Implementation of corporate policies and procedures

o Planning for successful project installation

o Participation in project kick-off, mid-job and wrap-up meetings

o Attend jobsite meetings and provide input to the GC and PM

o Review project documents to determine the proper staffing requirements

o Set goals and expectations for field personnel and detailers. Drive the job!

o Continuous evaluation of all personnel to ensure performance is at the highest level

o Approach project with shop fabrication and pre-fabrication assemblies in mind

o Monitor and advise on quality control measures to ensure high-quality output at or above industry standards

o Schedule/coordinate all labor and site activities to ensure project expectations are met and executed with a high level of productivity, quality and safety.

o Schedule and coordinate all material deliveries with the project detailing team, shop fabrication Managers and third-party vendors.

o Review and track project labor budgets

o Engage with labor relations representatives to create and foster meaningful, long-term relationships that support company goals including defending and resolving labor disputes

o Knowledge of current building and mechanical code

o Coordinate and assist with problem solving strategies with the Project Manager when issues arise.

o Order tools and equipment required to complete the project

o Verify equipment prior to delivery/rig day

o Coordinate with other ACCO departments, vendors and both internal and external subcontractors

o Schedule and coordinate inspections

o Process required project documents and put into proper box folders

o Strong understanding of the Local Unions Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)

o Other tasks and duties as assigned by the Department Manager or upper Management

• Strategic Planning

o Understand and support the project(s) strategic plan and goals

o Ensure adoption and implementation of standard processes and procedures to achieve high level quality, productivity and efficiency across field operations

o Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with construction operations (ie: installations, materials, equipment, personnel)

o Ensure safety measures are up-to-date and communicated effectively to all field personnel in an effort to mitigate risk and reduce liability

• Personnel Management

o Adhere to and promote company policies

o Instill a culture of accountability, integrity, ethics, and respect within the department

o Mentor, train and develop top performing leaders (succession planning) to meet current and future business needs and avoid any gaps in strong leadership

o Coordinate labor requests and reductions with the local union labor halls

• Collaboration

o Create and foster collaborative relationships among leadership teams across varying departments and locations

o Participate in cross-functional initiatives and projects to meet company growth objectives

o Work closely with Project Managers and PE's on the assigned project(s) regarding constructability, resource availability, labor budgets, project execution opportunities, potential project challenges

o Collaborate with other field supervisors and share experience to develop best practices, align processes, and leverage resources

Position Requirements:

(Skills, Work Experience, Education, Certifications, Licenses, etc.)

Strong industry knowledge

Excellent leadership skills including honesty, integrity, patience, empathy, and a strong work ethic

Effective communicator at all levels of the business

Experience and deep understanding of the related trades (sheet metal, controls, air balance) and general fabrication practices

12+ years of experience in Construction leading projects

Member of the local sheet metal union in good standing

Experience with the various business and corporate software technologies ACCO currently utilizes

o MS Office: Word, Excel, Project

o Google Workspace: Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Forms

o Others: Adobe, ProCore, Bluebeam, Box

Proficient in English.

Valid driver's license and a clean driving record

Skilled in reading and interpreting plans and specifications

Knowledge of:

o local quality, occupational safety, and health regulations for construction job sites

Additional Skills/Abilities Preferred, but Not Required:

• Member/affiliate of local apprenticeship training programs

• Degree or certification in construction management, engineering, or architecture

• Experience in remote training software and technologies used within best-in-class organizations

• Software experience:

o CRM/PM Platforms: Bidtracer

o Collaboration: Smartsheet, Slack, Revitzio, PlanGrid

o Design/Detailing: Autodesk AEC Collection (Revit, AutoCAD, Assemble, Navisworks)

o Spooling: MSuite BimPro

o Fabrication: MSuite FabPro

o Trimble

• Proficient in Spanish

ACCO Competencies:

Proactivity/Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one's level/position and with minimal supervision.

Perseverance: Shows wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.

Motivation/Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.

Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.

Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.

Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.

People Skills: Is approachable and gains the mutual trust and respect of others. Understands people's strengths & weaknesses and actively seeks to understand other perspectives.

Communication: Fosters open, honest, candid and respectful communication. Effectively assesses, defines and communicates issues in a timely manner, both written and verbal.

Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.