Superintendent - MEP

Work hard, have fun! At Cerris Systems, we believe in delivering quality craftsmanship while having fun along the way. Our group of construction companies prides itself on our almost 100-year history, our employee ownership structure, and our competitive pay and benefits. From the moment you start working with us, we’ve got your growth in mind. We believe Cerris isn’t just a great place to start your career – it’s a great place to watch it advance for years to come.

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Nature of Work

Responsible for supervising the field construction of a project including its organization, planning and scheduling in order to complete the work on time and within budget.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervise the field construction of a project including its organization, planning, and scheduling in order to complete the work on time and within budget.
• Review all contracts, drawings, & specifications to develop on-site plans & procedures for implementation
• Interface with client representatives, AE representatives, other contractors, inspectors, etc.
• Establish budget, forecast labor projections, and manage labor tracking throughout duration of project.
• Responsible for overall site safety
• May be responsible for conducting safety meetings
• Participate assessment and hiring of construction personnel.
• Coordinate, supervise and train all direct reports to achieve project objectives.
• Work with operations or project manager to assure work is consistent with estimates, procedures, dimensional control, equipment, and manpower; keep them properly updated on progress schedules; and schedule delivery of materials and equipment.
• Works alongside Operations team for the development, implementation, and enforcement of the companywide Quality Control (QC) Program.
• Coordinate, direct, and monitor activities of subcontractors, suppliers, and company labor.
• Ensure all necessary permits and other temporary facilities are in place before construction begins.
• Manage, train, and provide support to the team to achieve project objectives.
• Communicate and support goals to motivate team performance and productivity in alignment with the corporate strategic plan and individual development.
• Lead effective team meetings and recognize individual and team accomplishments.
• Review scheduling and work assignments to assist the team with effective resource management.
• Assist with interviewing prospective employees and provide input regarding the best applicant based on skills, knowledge, and abilities to do the job.
• Conduct performance evaluations for assigned team.
• Review and approve direct reports’ timecards, time off requests, and expenses.
• Ensure all onsite personnel comply with project procedures, safety program requirements, work rules, etc. Document all violations, notify project management and safety officer, and recommend/implement corrective actions, as required.
• Promote the company safety culture and safety awareness throughout the company, projects, or office.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record which, per Company’s vehicle policy, allows operation of a company vehicle.
• Exercise initiative or, as directed, perform additional duties to meet the needs of the organization.
  
  

Qualifications

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Experience in Pro-Core, BIM360Field, Stratus, and Navisworks preferred
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to understand and implement best practice standards
• Ability to use initiative and resourcefulness in deviating from traditional methods, criteria, or procedures
• Ability to use constructive thinking based on theoretical disciplines or body of knowledge and practice to analyze, interpret, and evaluate problem situations conflicts or operations problems
• Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources
• Ability to quickly and effectively solve complex problems
• Ability to deliver quality through attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Listening skills
• Ability to adapt to change and stress in the work environment and manage competing demands while maintaining high-performance levels
• Ability to be proactive and resourceful
• Ability to follow up on inquiries in a timely manner
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Proficiency in MS Office and all other company-utilized software
• Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team
• Ability to learn and use a variety of software, tools, and systems necessary to meet business needs
• Knowledge of construction industry terminology and documents
• Ability to supervise personnel
• Ability to provide performance management feedback and complete evaluations
  
  

Education

• Completion of 5-year apprentice program
  
  

Experience

• 10 years of related work experience work experience in the construction industry required.
• 5 years or more in the HVAC, pipefitting, and/or plumbing industries preferred.
• Other technical experience such as military, public service, on the job training programs, etc. may meet this requirement as determined by local management.
  
  

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• May require periods of overnight travel
• Standard project site environment that may include machinery, parts, and chemicals.
• May require protective gear.
• Significant periods of time walking on construction sites
• Significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Significant climbing and balancing
• Significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling
• Significant fine finger dexterity
• Generally, the job requires 15% sitting, 30% walking, and 55% standing
• This position will be required to use a ladder and work at tall heights (i.e., roof top, access ladders, scissor-lift, scaffolding)
• Occasional activity: sitting, viewing, and typing on computer screen
• Safety-sensitive position that requires extreme focus and attention to safety hazards and safety protocols.
  
  

Cerris and its subsidiary companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer-EEO/AA/M/F/D/V/VEVRAA