Plumbing Superintendent

JOB OVERVIEW:

Support and consistently reinforce the Mission and Core Values of M&D Mechanical

Contractors, Inc. The Superintendent is responsible for total field operations of M&D projects as

they are assigned, and conduct themselves as a leader, coach, mentor, negotiator, and

arbitrator. The leadership displayed by this individual is critical to the project's performance. A

Superintendent at M&D Mechanical plays a critical role in overseeing and managing the

successful execution (schedule and financial) of construction projects. You will be responsible

for coordinating and supervising all aspects of the installation process, ensuring adherence to

project timelines, budgets, quality standards, code compliance, and safety regulations. The ideal

candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience in mechanical and plumbing trades,

strong leadership skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with various stakeholders.

FUNCTIONAL DUTIES & REQUIREMENTS:

Superintendents are professionals who specialize in installing advanced mechanical and

plumbing systems in large industrial and commercial complexes. Here are the general and

specific duties associated with a superintendent:

• Demonstrates an "ownership" mindset and be ultimately responsible for the success or

status of the respective project.

• Meet or exceed job/project deadlines, budgets, and profit goals.

• The primary function of a superintendent is coordination, problem resolution and removal

of schedule roadblocks.

• As the Superintendent you represent the M&D brand to customers, General Contractors,

other trades, it is expected you model the behaviors of professionalism and integrity

• Ensure our teams follow company policies, ethics, and processes.

• Identify, recommend, and implement improved methods and processes to improve

efficiency, execution, and quality.

• Assist the identification and performance of staff development and training to further

developed in their roles.

• Oversees, manages, and documents all day-to-day production activities including M&D and

OSHA safety/PPE compliance requirements.

• Report all health and safety incidents to immediate supervisor immediately

• Complete reporting, i.e., daily, weekly, monthly, etc. to communicate status and issues to

the project manager and leadership team.

• Utilize available processes and tools for tracking requests, tasks, progress, status, hand-offs,

etc. with the intent to enable the communication of information

• Ensures customer/client satisfaction through superior customer interaction and by

cultivating relationships

• Facilitate and ensure collaboration between the project team, M&D support team and other

trades.

• Responsible for the execution of resource management including staff, equipment, and

materials.

• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations of the project team

• Partner with HR for disciplinary actions up to termination of employment

• Supervise the use of machinery and equipment by ensuring team members have been

certified to use equipment

• Ensure project quality through inspection and testing

• Perform other duties assigned by management

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Provides the vision for project planning, coordination, sequencing, and site utilization.

• Directs foremen and field personnel daily workflow according to the project plan and M&D's

supervisory principles.

• Assists in formulating and implementing the construction schedule in the field based on the

project contracts and subcontractor input, considering any elements that might impact the

schedule.

• Ensures that all employees participate in a safety pre-construction meeting prior to starting

work on the project.

• Ensures that all subcontractors have a full set of SDS sheets on the project, as well as their

site-specific safety plan and current insurance certificate.

• Reviews the project daily to ensure that all activities are being performed in accordance

with all M&D and OSHA and governing requirements and the project site specific safety

plan.

• Ensures that all first delivery inspections and benchmark inspections are conducted and

occur per the baseline schedule so as not to impact the progression of the subsequent

work.

• Ensures that the inspections and material testing are approved, documented, and

communicated to the project team.

• Ensures that all products and materials incorporated into the project are per approved

submittals and contract documents.

• Manages site pre-construction including pre-construction survey, job site utilization and

staging plans.

• Mobilizes the field office and maintains the job site to M&D's standards.

• Organizes documentation of the job site for easy access and review.

• Manages subcontractor performance to quality and ethical standards.

• Works with Project Manager to identify and resolve personnel issues and construction

process revisions.

• Manages all phases of the construction process including documenting and reporting site

activities and progress; manages the site with current phased Job Site Utilization Plans.

• Attends project turnover, mobilization, and project coordination meetings.

• Conduct scheduling huddles and follow up with team progress daily

• Attends closeout meetings.

• Attends owner meetings.

Chairs subcontractor meetings and any others necessary meetings to monitor and manage

the project.

• Completes daily reports and maintains logs of key activities, files, and shop drawings.

Provides overview to make certain project superintendents are reporting and managing logs

as required.

• Manages the quality and condition of all material deliveries. Oversees the process to ensure

compliance with M&D Material Verification requirements.

• Overview of required safety reporting and all other required files to M&D's standards.

• Insures that as-built working drawings are maintained as well as the current drawing log

and revision log and communicates this to the subcontractors.

• Assists in the review and response of RFI, Shop Drawings, Product Data and any other

document required for the successful completion of the project.

• Assists the Project Manager in the review of the Value of Schedule and in the approval of

subcontractor monthly pay applications.

• Works with the Project Team and Management to recover all legitimate costs relating to

change notices. Reviews with the Field Staff all field directives and back charges for timely

processing monthly.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

• Minimum of high school education, or GED equivalent

• Completed a M&D trade program

• Preferred

• State certified journeyman card

• Preferred

• Previous construction experience in mechanical or plumbing trades

• Working knowledge of quantitative methods (i.e. forecasting manpower, materials,

mathematics, etc.)

• 2+ years supervisory or management related experience, preferably in construction

• Required to read and write English, follow verbal instructions, and use simple math

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Detailed understanding of all mechanical and plumbing trades

• Ability to read and comprehend project specifications and codes

• Ability to read, comprehend and create project drawings

• Ability to read and comprehend industry standards and codes

• Computer skills with a basic knowledge to operate software applications and develop

documents or spreadsheets

• Must be detail oriented and organized

• Must be able to self-check own work and that of others to ensure accuracy and

completeness

• Must be able to manage and prioritize multiple task and schedule requirements

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and supervisory skills

• Strong TEAM player

PHYSICAL INVOLVEMENT:

Employee may be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc.

above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds structures, etc.;

reaching in all directions, handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the

movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds

from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.;

standing; sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; crawling;

seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction.

MENTAL INVOLVEMENT:

Employee may be required to do the following: following set procedures and standards;

applying basic mathematical skills; planning work and selecting proper tools; comparing and

understanding differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures, and objects; picturing

and evaluating solid objects from drawing or diagrams using standards that can be measured or

checked, following oral and/or written directions, plans and blueprints; reading; writing; ability

to recognize and report safety hazards.

WORK ENVIROMENT FACTORS:

• Location: industrial construction sites and/or office environment

• Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site: uneven ground level; obstructed pathways

• Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site: predominately indoor climate; various noise

levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc., potential exposure to chemical substances.

M&D Mechanical Contractors, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will

receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual

orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with

governing law.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.