Superintendent

MEI Rigging & Crating•Chandler, AZ

About The Position

The Superintendent works with Sales and Operations to conduct site surveys and interact with customers. The role assists with planning, coordinating, and directing maintenance-related processes for structures, facilities, or systems, and may oversee job-site organization, labor and materials scheduling, and implementation of customer and MEI procedures. The Superintendent manages job-site activities for rigging, installation, and crating crews and may plan, administer, and complete projects across functional areas. Assignments vary in length and complexity and are generally not permanent. The role coordinates project schedules and resources, communicates with customers, contractors, designers, owners, vendors, and subcontractors, and monitors project scope, costs, quality, safety, and progress. The Superintendent also contributes to crew hiring, coaching, training, and performance, and works with safety personnel to coordinate training and incident investigations. The position requires hands-on work in physically demanding and variable job-site conditions, as well as a strong focus on safety, professionalism, customer service, and effective teamwork.

Requirements

High school diploma; continuing education in Business, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related degree is a plus.
Minimum of 4 years of proven operations management experience or comparable field experience, preferably in construction, manufacturing, or rigging.
Excellent interpersonal, management, supervisory, and project management skills.
Highly self-directed and motivated.
Ability to use Microsoft Office applications.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Ability to perform physically demanding work involving climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work off the ground at varying heights and around moving machinery or parts.
Willingness and ability to work in non-temperature-controlled environments, outdoors in all types of weather, and over uneven ground or terrain.
Ability to work in a high-functioning team environment.
Honesty, integrity, professionalism, pride in work, open communication, and commitment to quality service and peak performance.
Maintain top-of-mind awareness for the safety of oneself and everyone at the job site.

Nice To Haves

Continuing education in Business, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related degree.
Experience in the construction, manufacturing, or rigging industry.

Responsibilities

Serve as the daily customer contact, attend status and scheduling meetings, address quality matters, and resolve customer concerns or issues.
Visit sites to gather information during job walks and relay it to Sales or Sales Administration for quote preparation.
Develop, plan, and implement rigging crew schedules in alignment with customer direction.
Work with the Operations Manager and workforce to meet goals for volume, cost, quality, safety, and schedule.
Participate in hiring, coaching, training, and performance management for rigging, crating, and installation crews.
Train and instruct crews in established practices and procedures, emphasizing safety.
Coordinate safety training and the investigation and reporting of accidents, injuries, and equipment or property damage with safety personnel.
Help develop an effective safety culture among employees.
Work professionally and effectively with onsite subcontractors and vendors.
Organize project information and ensure it is accurate and complete.
Participate in selecting rigging and installation equipment as needed.
Purchase and maintain day-to-day rigging and installation equipment and hand tools.
Participate in MEI leadership and management meetings.
Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, employees, business partners, and support staff.
Represent MEI's mission, vision, and values through professional conduct.
Work with the Regional Office General Manager to investigate and resolve customer complaints, develop solutions, prepare reports, and make recommendations.
Join the Regional Office General Manager on job walks and assist with customer bids and estimates as needed.
Develop professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, publications, professional networks, and societies.
Keep informed about industry and market information and trends.
Review plans and technical documents, answer questions about project scope or timing, and monitor costs and progress.
Assist with cost estimates or tentative schedules as needed.
Plan, administer, and complete assigned projects that may span facilities, operations, or administration.
Provide work direction to individuals supporting a project.
Communicate with contractors, designers, and owners about project cost, staffing, and scheduling.
Prepare project status reports and help ensure plans adhere to contract specifications.
Manage all job-site activities for rigging, installation, and crating crews.