Superintendent - In-Plant, Special Projects

NexGen Contracting • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Overview NexGen is looking to add an Assistant Project Manager - In-Plant, Special Projects on site in Houston, TX. Responsibilities Why NexGen? NexGen Contracting, the self-perform arm of Gray, is based in Franklin, TN, and specializes in executing turnkey project scopes, including concrete, steel, millwright, and finishes. NexGen is fully integrated with Gray Construction and serves as a preferred subcontractor. The NexGen team is made of career, trade-specific professionals and core craftsmen with decades of experience who are dedicated to meeting our customers’ unique needs. NexGen offers a wide range of self-perform services, which include supervision, administration, craft labor, materials, tools, documentation, consumables, and safety devices to successfully carry projects from start to finish. Why Gray? Gray is a fully integrated, global service provider deeply rooted in engineering, design, and construction, along with smart manufacturing and equipment manufacturing services. Consistently ranked as a leader in the industry, we focus on the following markets for domestic and international customers: Food & Beverage , Manufacturing , Automotive , Distribution , Mission Critical , and Commercial . Founded in 1960, Gray’s robust offering enables us to create one-of-a-kind solutions at the highest levels of customization, delivering unmatched precision and partnership to some of the world’s most sophisticated organizations. Still, these areas don’t define Gray—our people do. Passion, commitment, and a great team spirit all speak to the team members at Gray. Position Summary The Superintendent is the Company's representative assigned the responsibility and authority for daily coordination and direction of the project so that it is safe, within budget, on schedule, to the Company's quality standards, and to the customer's satisfaction. To accomplish this, he/she must conceptualize a plan of how to construct the project that meets the client’s goals and must ensure that the daily and weekly activities are consistent with this plan. The new team member should be an energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment, as well as a passion for collaboration and professional development. If you are a high achiever striving to exceed expectations in a fast-paced innovative company, then Gray is the place for you. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Superintendent is responsible for the daily health and well-being of the project including schedule, cost, safety, quality and customer relationships. They must have a good understanding of construction processes on commercial projects. Must accept personal responsibility for the implementation of safe work practices, knowledge of quality requirements for each project, and maintain a high level of communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• A minimum of ten years’ experience in the construction industry, along with a minimum of five years of experience in construction.
• Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills
• Ability to identify, assimilate and comprehend the critical elements of a situation to extract and interpret implications of courses of actions to attend to details of a problem.
• Effectiveness in planning and controlling work, motivating and developing subordinates, improving work methods and results, encouraging and supporting suggestions for work improvements, etc.
• Customer/Owner Relations – Participate in the Contractor/Subcontractor meetings. Maintain open and positive communications.
• Plans for and uses resources efficiently, always looks for ways to reduce costs.
• Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, owns/acts on quality problems.
• Ability to monitor construction schedules and advise on potential setbacks or issues.
• Communicates expectations and importance of safety. Follows up and ensures safety audits are completed accurately and timely. Identifies critical issues and assists in the development of improvement procedures. Ensuring that all safety processes and procedures are planned for in the estimates and are adhered to by the erection crews. Coordinate Safety inspections with Safety Director.
• Ability to read construction set drawings, process design documents, P&ID, isometrics, and equipment sheets for work planning purposes
• Ability to sequence work based upon available design documents
• Solid teamwork background.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. (i.e. “Self Starter”).
• Highly motivated with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, production reports and other Company required reports.
• Development of procurement plans
• Ensuring that the project meets established key milestones.
• Ensuring that the construction work is completed on schedule in conjunction with Field Foreman
• Overseeing the delivery of materials, construction tools, and equipment.
• Managing rental equipment and demobilization/off-rent when not in use.
• Ensure the Quality Control Plan is set up for the project, set the tone for enforcing the quality standards for the project by attending and participating in buyout and pre-mobilization meetings; and be alert to a deviation from our quality standards and ensure proper corrective action is initiated.
• Must accept personal responsibility for the implementation of safe work practices, knowledge of quality requirements for each project, and maintain a high level of communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities within the project site using Crew Supervision
• Interpret & Enforce project, customer, and company policy
• Provide project status updates
• Plan all tools, equipment, and material needs for the safe/efficient execution of the project scope
• Interface with customer and NexGen management
• Maintain good stewardship of the NexGen reputation and the customer budget
• Adapt to changing conditions quickly and develop safe, efficient work plans
• Must be willing to travel 100% of the time
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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