Field Superintendent

General Job Description:

In collaboration with other Area Superintendents and under the supervision of the Department Manager, this position will be primarily responsible for the oversight of the operations, strategic planning and personnel management of our General Forepersons, Truck Forepersons and Forepersons within the Fire Protection trade of the assigned area.

Supervises:

General Forepersons, Truck Forepersons, Forepersons

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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

Operations 

• Assist direct reports with:

Resource management

Proper team selection including assignment of Forepersons

Project execution strategies and scheduling

Weekly project progress, health and safety reports

Help to provide resolution of issues, challenges and obstacles

Execution of QA/QC protocols

Implementation of Safety Department’s protocols

Implementation of Acco policies and procedures

Planning for successful project installation

• Job Walks (with/for PM’s)
• Attend pre-bid & post-bid interviews
• Review bid estimates (when requested)
• Participation in project kick-off, mid-job and wrap-up meetings
• Review project documents to determine the proper staffing requirements
• Assignment of field supervision and labor to projects
• Movement/transfer of employees between General Forepersons, Forepersons and Truck Forepersons
• Continuous evaluation of all personnel to ensure performance is at the highest Level
• Monitor and advise on quality control measures to ensure high-quality output at or above industry standards
• Evaluate and advise on means and methods of continuous improvement to increase efficiency and meet project goals
• Review and track project labor budgets
• Fill any project need gaps until job is assigned a field supervisor
• Engage with labor relations representatives to create and foster meaningful, long-term relationships that support company goals including defending and resolving labor disputes
• Knowledge of current building and NFPA code
• Encourage communication between the assigned project supervision and the associated PM/PE. Coordinate and assist with problem solving strategies with the PM and assigned supervision when issues rise beyond the scope or understanding/capability of the project supervision assigned.
• Mentor General Forepersons and Forepersons to be elite leaders
• Assist Director in departmental budgets, financial planning and fleet management as needed
• Other tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor and/or upper management

Strategic Planning

• Understand and support the strategic plan and corporate vision
• Ensure adoption and implementation of standard processes and procedures to achieve high level quality, productivity and efficiency across field operations
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with construction operations (ie:  installations, materials, equipment, personnel)
• 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

• Adhere to and promote company policies
• Instill a culture of accountability, integrity, ethics, and respect within the department
• Mentor, train and develop top performing supervisors (succession planning) to meet current and future business needs and avoid any gaps in strong leadership
• Coordinate labor requests with the local union labor halls
• Responsible for all hiring and termination of signatory Fire Protection staff within the assigned area

Collaboration

• Create and foster collaborative relationships among leadership teams across varying departments and locations
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives and projects to meet company growth objectives
• Work closely with Project Managers and Project Engineers on bid strategies and current projects regarding:

Constructability

Resource availability

Labor budgets

Project execution opportunities

Potential project challenges

Collaborate with Regional Superintendents and share experience to develop best practices, align processes, and leverage resources

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

• Strong industry knowledge
• Excellent leadership skills including honesty, integrity, patience, em