Sheet Metal Superintendent - Commercial

Atlantic Constructors•Richmond, VA

About The Position

The Sheet Metal Superintendent oversees the day-to-day activities of sheet metal crews on assigned commercial construction projects. The role guides crews on budgeting and scheduling and ensures quality and customer satisfaction throughout each project. It builds and maintains positive relationships with clients, customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal project teams. Alongside supervisory duties, this is a working superintendent role that directly performs a wide range of skilled construction tasks. The superintendent coordinates sheet metal installation, manufacturing, and prefabrication activities; manages production, schedules, procurement, cost control, and quality and safety; and works with engineering, estimating, project teams, and other departments to meet drawings, specifications, inspections, and schedules. The position may involve travel to multiple job sites and work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions.

Requirements

At least 7 years of commercial field experience as a Superintendent on sheet metal or HVAC operations, or an equivalent combination of vocational training and experience.
Extensive knowledge of sheet metal and HVAC systems installation.
Ability to supervise large crews of 20 or more.
Knowledge of other mechanical trade disciplines.
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills.
Knowledge of man-hour reports, job-cost reports, workforce planning, and estimating.
Advanced understanding of construction cost control, forecasting, and goal setting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to present information effectively to customers, clients, and colleagues.
OSHA 30 and CPR.
Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and work from isometric and orthographic design drawings, design guides, specifications, support drawings, contract documents, and subcontractor site coordination information.
Ability to multitask, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, pay attention to detail, and solve problems.
Must adhere to company policies and procedures.
Must be available and have the means to report to multiple job sites as assigned.
Must be able to identify all colors of color-coded cables and wires and have close and distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

10 years of experience as a Superintendent in a heavy mechanical construction environment.
Hands-on sheet metal field experience as a Mechanic or Foreman.
Prior military experience.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

Supervise sheet metal foremen, field crews, subcontractors, and craft activities, including construction methods, manpower, materials, equipment, scheduling, and documentation.
Coordinate work among different crafts, company departments, other superintendents, and contractors.
Identify and document potential change orders.
Build and maintain positive relationships with internal project teams, customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
Conduct weekly safety meetings.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate on-site functions.
Perform material take-offs and timely ordering of tools, materials, and equipment to maximize field productivity.
Ensure quality installation of sheet metal work.
Manage production, including manufacturing and prefabrication activities.
Manage schedules, cost control, procurement, and quality and safety; monitor production, on-time delivery, and costs.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards, procedures, and applicable legal and safety regulations.
Perform skilled construction tasks as a working Sheet Metal Superintendent.
Liaise with engineering, estimating, and project teams to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and schedules.
Coordinate with Quality Control, Engineering, and other departments regarding materials, equipment, inspections, and support craft activities.
Resolve construction issues, monitor productivity and craft compliance with safety program requirements, and document and implement corrective actions.
Perform other duties as assigned.