Plumbing Superintendent (Traveling)

Kelso Industries•Durham, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Kelso Industries is seeking an experienced Superintendent for Mullins Mechanical to help ensure successful completion of construction projects. The role leads onsite construction, coordinates project operations, and manages field responsibilities on medium-to-complex projects or multiple smaller project teams. Work is based at the assigned project location and involves close collaboration with project managers, owners, general contractors, subcontractors, foremen, estimators, and other project personnel. The Superintendent oversees scheduling, safety, quality control, materials, deliveries, equipment, reporting, and jobsite organization. The role also supports project purchasing, cost updates, billing, and close-out activities. Kelso Industries describes its work as delivering HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide, with an emphasis on safety, quality, customer service, and professionalism.

Requirements

Previous experience and a proven track record as a construction superintendent for a trade Mullins self-performs, or in a similar role.
Knowledge of construction jobsite safety, quality, and health guidelines.
In-depth understanding of construction operations and processes.
Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project.
Organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to communicate professionally.
Ability to lead and inspire.
OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage onsite construction as a unified and collaborative team.
Coordinate and oversee day-to-day operations of assigned projects.
Manage field responsibilities on medium-to-complex projects and/or manage several smaller project teams simultaneously.
Collaborate with the Project Manager (PM) to create and maintain the project schedule, prepare a two-week look-ahead schedule, and document and communicate delays and schedule-acceleration opportunities.
Lead new-hire jobsite introductions and training, assign jobs, and conduct employee reviews for direct reports.
Collaborate with the estimating team to plan and provide technical guidance during project bidding when requested.
Ensure quality-control standards are met and submit a detailed Non-Conformance Report on the day a quality deficiency is found.
Assist the PM with purchasing take-offs and project consumables; purchase consumables with prior permission from the PM and/or Assistant Project Manager (APM).
Review preliminary project documents and contract documents, including plans, specifications, contracts, and other pertinent information; attend project hand-off and close-out meetings.
Enforce and maintain safety policies and procedures, including the site-specific safety plan, weekly toolbox talks, Mullins Safety Analyses, and same-day incident reporting.
Manage project deliveries and logistics; coordinate laydown and staging areas with the Owner/General Contractor and subcontractors; submit material requisitions two weeks in advance and maintain adequate jobsite materials.
Oversee the material-management plan and identify project tool and equipment needs; maintain provided tools and equipment, coordinate rental-equipment call-offs with the PM, and confirm proper equipment installation.
Use mobile apps, email, and other current technology to track and distribute project information.
Update, review, and/or submit project reports and logs in a timely manner, including daily field logs, T&M sheets when applicable, tool-maintenance logs, timesheets, receiving and manifest reports, employee forms, weld reports, vehicle and welding-machine reports, hydro and pneumatic test reports, and as-built drawings.
Assist the PM with job-cost updates and monthly billing.
Organize and lead weekly project meetings with Mullins’ foremen and subcontractors, and track their progress, production, and performance.
Ensure the jobsite remains clean and orderly.