Superintendent - Southwest Region

OBR Cooling Towers • Phoenix, AZ

5h

About The Position

The OBR Field Superintendent oversees cooling tower construction and repair projects, ensuring they are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards. The role requires extensive travel depending on project location and involves managing field crews and large crew resource pools across projects of varying sizes and complexity. The Superintendent represents OBR to clients and coordinates with engineering, project management, purchasing, construction, and supervisory teams to meet client expectations and resolve project issues.

The position includes planning and managing budgets, schedules, work plans, materials, equipment rentals, suppliers, subcontractor progress, and construction activities. The Superintendent also supports bid strategies and project planning, mentors and trains field personnel, enforces safety requirements, inspects work for quality and compliance, and prepares project reports and close-out documentation.

Work takes place in outdoor or plant settings, with potential exposure to weather, heat, noise, and nearby hazardous chemicals. Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds and bending, climbing, stooping, standing, walking, sitting, crawling, squatting, kneeling, and reaching. The role also involves keyboarding, reading from screens or paper, managing a high workload in a fast-paced setting, and communicating verbally. Reasonable accommodation is provided as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of experience in field cooling tower construction.
• At least 4 years as a foreman in cooling tower construction.
• Negative 10-panel urinalysis and breath alcohol test.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Score of 2 or less in Disa.
• Ability to perform the role's essential functions, with reasonable accommodation as needed, including the stated physical and communication demands.

Nice To Haves

• Construction management experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field crews and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Deliver projects within contract requirements, budget, and schedule.
• Enforce safety standards, demonstrate strong leadership, and stop work when unsafe conditions exist.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, purchasing, construction, and supervisory teams to meet client expectations and resolve issues.
• Interface with clients and represent OBR on all project aspects.
• Supervise, mentor, and train field technicians, Foremen, Leadmen, and crews.
• Conduct safety orientations and enforce OBR and industry standards.
• Manage materials, equipment rentals, and suppliers.
• Oversee the erection process and monitor subcontractor progress.
• Prepare daily reports, time reports, and final close-out documentation.
• Develop and manage budgets, schedules, and work plans.
• Inspect work for quality, compliance, and adherence to drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate pre-construction meetings.
• Contribute to bid strategies, project planning, and problem-solving.
• Manage large crew resource pools across projects of varying size and complexity.
• Travel to job sites as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and performance, with potential for bonuses and raises.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and workshops.
• Company-paid life insurance, with voluntary options available for employees and their families.
• Voluntary short-term disability, critical illness, and accidental injury insurance options.
• Per diem, mileage, and fuel reimbursement for business travel under company guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED