Area Supervisor, New Construction Start-Up Commission

General Description:

Under the direction of an assigned System Operations General Manager, this position is responsible for supervising System Operations technicians in the assigned geographical area. 

Essential/Typical Duties:

• Recruit, interview and train new employees
• Work in the field with assigned technicians on a routine basis
• Hold monthly safety meetings and enforce safety guidelines and procedures
• Answer technical questions from field mechanics, engineering, PM personnel
• Conduct Site Safety Inspections (SSI’s) on construction site
• Counsel technicians when either Customer relations issues arise or internal Company procedures have not been followed
• Balance workloads to keep appropriate skill level on jobs as needed
• Manage staffing and vacation requests to assure we fulfill project obligations
• Mentor, train and develop future supervisors (succession planning) to meet current and future business needs.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with different departments within ACCO
• Startup and mechanical functional testing of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and plumbing equipment.
• Mechanical system commissioning and testing. 
• Plumbing system commissioning and testing.
• Complete Startup and commissioning documentation.
• Assist Warranty Supervisor with assigning technicians to warranty calls when the warranty technician is not available
• Review field technician startup reports and submit to admin staff
• Read and interpret Mechanical and plumbing prints, specifications and other construction contract documents
• Maintain proper documentation of daily activities using project specific reporting procedures
• Collaboration with team members and other construction trades 
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule 
• Confirm company QA/QC protocols are met
• Attend job site meeting and provide input to GC, PM and GF
• Implementation of Safety Department’s protocols
• Implementation of Acco policies and procedures
• Support System Operations General Manager with assessing project schedules and manpower requirements
• Other duties as assigned by the System Operations General Manager.

Position Requirements (Skills, Work Experience, Education, Certifications, Licenses, etc.):

• High school diploma, Certificate of G.E.D, or certificate of completion in an apprenticeship program in HVAC & refrigeration, or similar trade or technical program completion.
• Four or more years as a commercial HVAC Journeyperson Technician
• Self-motivated, energetic, ambitious and have a positive attitude.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with other technicians/team members
• Ability to utilize a personal computer.
• Occasional overtime and weekends will be required
• Willingness and ability to attend ACCO and Union training sessions (signatory sponsorship will be provided to non-signatory applicants hired for the position).
• Valid (non-commercial) driver's license with MVR that meets ACCO's risk insurance standards.

 Competencies Areas Needed:

• Strategic Thinking Demonstrates the ability to see the big picture, effectively assesses all aspects of an issue and anticipates several steps ahead. Interprets meaning effectively and applies information appropriately.
• 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. Effectively builds teams, attracts and retains talent.
• Communication Fosters open, honest, candid and respectful communication. Effectively assesses, defines and communicates issues in a timely manner, both written and verbal.
• Planning Demonstrates an understanding of all steps necessary to achieve an objective, effectively plans the approach, and properly communicates the plan.
• Execution Effectively takes a vision and tra