Project Superintendent

Integrated Global Svc • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Superintendent ensures compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality programs and policies while managing IGS field services personnel and client communications. The role implements project resource plans, mobilization, safety, personnel, equipment and materials control, documentation, and reporting. It supports customer relations, scope and quality management, demobilization, and post-project review for Metalspray, weld overlay, mechanical, or LPA filtration projects, delivering work within quoted time and budget from a site location. The Superintendent understands IGS products and services, supports customer relationships and strategic growth, provides feedback to management, and serves as the company liaison with clients on safety, timelines, additional work, and upsell opportunities.

The position plans projects in collaboration with the Project Manager, manages on-site engineering and quality, and oversees project execution, including scope, schedule, costs, equipment, materials, billing support, timesheets, and crews of 5 to 60 people. It supports equipment and processes through inspections, quality analysis, repair and maintenance guidance, and technical projects. It also supports business development by attending inspections, identifying and selling additional work, accompanying sales personnel on site visits, and evaluating opportunities.

Work takes place at client facilities such as refineries, paper mills, and power plants in the United States and internationally. Conditions can be challenging, with long hours and 12-hour shifts; project work often requires full personal protective equipment and the ability to enter confined spaces and work at heights. The role requires 4 to 7 months of extensive travel, including international travel, with most projects lasting 2 to 6 weeks.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of progressive responsibility in site responsibility and on-site management.
• 7–10 years of hands-on management of craftsmen, with a demonstrated track record managing small and medium-sized projects effectively.
• 5 years of turnaround experience, including experience with the operations and environments of chemical and petroleum industry facilities.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting ability, with a hands-on approach.
• Management skills to coordinate, organize, plan, and execute complex industrial projects.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to supervise people and coordinate with internal and external parties.
• High degree of self-sufficiency and initiative.
• Situational leadership awareness and ability to use directive or supportive approaches as appropriate.
• Ability to lead and/or follow in a team-based environment.
• Good computer software skills, including MS Word, Excel, and Project software.
• Openness to new ideas and ability to work as a team player.
• Understanding of cost management and expenditure optimization.
• Ability to work in an industrial environment, including in full personal protective equipment, confined spaces, and at heights.
• Ability to work long hours and 12-hour shifts and undertake 4 to 7 months of extensive travel, including international travel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with specialized technology-based field services operations serving the petrochemical and power industries.
• NACE CIP Level 1 and Level 2 certification.

Responsibilities

• Monitor team performance and ensure Team Leaders complete end-of-project evaluations accurately and fairly; spend approximately two hours per day observing work and conducting spot quality checks.
• Ensure site operations are safe and comply with IGS and customer safety standards and procedures.
• Communicate IGS’s value and differentiation to customers, identify future opportunities, and pursue appropriate upsell opportunities.
• Plan projects to support profitable execution, efficient use of consumables, and waste reduction.
• Manage workflow through Team Leaders, ensure they perform their duties effectively, and coach and mentor them as needed.
• Complete reporting and administrative tasks accurately and promptly, and maintain professional conduct consistent with IGS values.
• Develop project plans and schedules; plan site layout; communicate resource needs; verify resource availability; request equipment, materials, and consumables; and coordinate team schedules and travel logistics.
• Prepare, maintain, and control project management files and reports, including pre- and post-job documentation, and obtain required customer approvals and signatures.
• Manage on-site quality and project scope, communicate scope changes and commercial variation orders, and address area calculations and technical or quality impacts.
• Assist the Project Manager with schedule management, progress tracking, projections, and corrective actions for onsite engineering deliverables.
• Manage project work to contract scope and critical path schedule, and control onsite equipment, materials, consumables, and project costs.
• Support commercial billing, including Time & Material approvals; approve weekly crew timesheets and help Team Leaders complete them.
• Manage crews of 5 to 60 people and maintain onsite client communications.
• Coordinate final inspections by customers and external inspectors.
• Perform surface-application quality inspections as needed, analyze quality data, and communicate recommended solutions to clients.
• Understand equipment operation and repair and maintenance requirements, and guide or assist teams as needed.
• Plan, execute, and support internal and external technical projects; participate in new product development and commissioning.
• Attend client equipment inspections, scope and sell additional project opportunities onsite, accompany sales personnel on site visits, and evaluate operational opportunities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees, subject to company policy and plan terms.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays for eligible full-time employees, subject to company policy and plan terms.
• Company-paid training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed