General Superintendent

Polk Mechanical•Grand Prairie, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Polk Mechanical is a leading mechanical construction and service contractor in Texas, known for tackling complex projects with excellence, safety, and integrity. Our reputation is built on delivering high-quality solutions, cultivating strong client relationships, and fostering an environment where employees thrive and grow. As we continue to expand in the DFW market, we are seeking a seasoned General Superintendent to oversee field operations and lead our teams to success. The General Superintendent (GS) is the field operations manager and typically reports to the Director of Field Operations. The GS is responsible for all supervision and talent development within the area of field operations.

Requirements

Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and good relationship building skills.
Self-starter and able to motivate others to improve their quality of work.
Excellent team player.
Well organized and have excellent time management skills.
Good stamina, as he/she needs to stand during the entire shift.
OSHA-30 certification is required. If you currently do not possess an OSHA-30, we will give you the opportunity to take the course prior to your employment.

Responsibilities

Understand upcoming manpower needs and anticipate them.
Man shutdowns and weekend work with proper, knowledgeable people.
Monitor labor on all projects.
Communicate with superintendents about wage rates and determine the right mixture of employees to best serve the project.
Hire necessary talent to complete the current workload.
Discipline employees as necessary to promote the values, principles, and character of Polk Mechanical.
Work with 3rd party vendors to help with staffing peaks.
Train or provide 3rd party training for all field personnel as necessary.
Interface and support the efforts of our safety department.
Visit with every assigned supervisor onsite bi-monthly.
Walk the project with supervisor to discuss manpower, safety, production, and provide instruction on better ways to accomplish tasks.
Train supervisors and promote career path within Polk.
Understand the latest trends in technology and champion their adoption.
Adopt and execute an attitude of continuous improvement.
Always looking for ways to improve our productivity and processes.
Inspect and insure correct installation.
Monitor the QC program during project visits.