Sheet Metal Superintendent

Branch•Hopkins, MN

About The Position

The Sheet Metal Superintendent is jointly responsible with the Project Manager for the overall success of assigned projects. The role schedules work, controls costs, manages project resources, provides continuous field supervision, and performs hands-on installation as part of the crew for the majority of the time. The Superintendent leads the project’s field operations, promotes workplace safety, and works to meet or exceed profit goals and company expectations while maintaining a positive company image. The position oversees project execution in accordance with contract documents, plans, specifications, applicable codes, ordinances, and company guidelines. In coordination with the Project Manager, the Superintendent develops and updates project plans and schedules, communicates them to employees, tracks progress and delays, documents additional work and resource usage, and helps manage risks, costs, quality, and subcontractor performance. The Superintendent also leads on-site safety activities and oversees foremen and craft workers. Travel is frequently required to, from, and between job sites. This full-time position typically requires 40 hours per week. Physical requirements include regular use of hands and arms; standing approximately 60% of the time, walking 30%, and sitting 10%; and the ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle, feel, talk, and hear. The role requires carrying up to 75 pounds, lifting up to 100 pounds, and moving up to 200 pounds, as well as close, distance, midrange, color, peripheral, and depth vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Requirements

Ability to make decisions in a high-pressure environment.
Professional and ethical conduct.
Understanding of building systems and how they interface with each other.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Working knowledge of standards, specifications, codes, regulations, and laws.
8–10 years of experience in construction.
3–5 years of experience in a supervisory position.
High-school-level mathematics and language skills.
Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain Branch Group Approved Driver status.
Genuine concern and a sense of urgency.
Ability to maintain morale on the job.
Sheet Metal Superintendent experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s license in a related trade, if applicable and preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform field labor as part of the crew for the majority of the time and use tools in the field when needed or required.
Build and carry out projects in accordance with contract documents, plans, and specifications.
Ensure compliance with building codes, local ordinances, and company guidelines.
Become familiar with project contract documents, payment methods, plans, specifications, subcontracts, purchase orders, shop drawings, key dates, liquidated damages, and other relevant documents.
Ensure accurate layout of work in accordance with project plans and specifications and verify the work.
Maintain professional relationships with the company owner, project engineer, and other construction team members.
Notify appropriate parties of changes or concerns in the construction plan.
Identify, measure, and report changes in work relating to contract documents to the Project Manager; participate in pricing changed or additional work.
Document, or delegate documentation of, additional work performed through daily reports or Superintendent’s diaries.
Develop or update the project Grand Plan/Schedule with the Project Manager and communicate it effectively to employees.
Review project schedules, help ensure deadlines are met, notify appropriate parties of delays or potential delays, document delays, and ensure schedules are updated with the Project Manager.
Participate in preparing and communicating construction execution plans, progress schedules, and projections of labor and equipment requirements.
Supervise subcontractors, when applicable, to ensure quality and schedule requirements are met.
Communicate potential risks and concerns to the Project Manager and work with them to resolve conflicts and mitigate risks.
Conduct on-site safety meetings and implement effective safety procedures and programs.
Review the detailed budget, time restraints, cost codes, and purchase control with the Project Manager before construction, and submit comments.
Accurately document labor and equipment usage so costs reflect work performed in the field.
Establish a contractually acceptable level of quality for completed work.
Ensure compliance with OSHA and VOSHA standards and enforce the Miss Utility policy across the project.
Recruit, deploy, and terminate hourly field personnel in accordance with company business needs and policies.
Oversee foremen and craft workers.
Travel to, from, and between job site locations as required.