Superintendent

MEI Rigging & Crating • S Chesterfld, VA

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About The Position

The Superintendent works with Sales and Operations to conduct site surveys and interact with customers. The role assists in planning, coordinating, and directing processes related to maintaining structures, facilities, or systems, and may oversee job-site organization, labor and materials scheduling, and implementation of customer- and MEI-specific procedures.

The Superintendent manages job-site activities for rigging, installation, and crating crews; plans and administers assigned projects; coordinates with customers, contractors, designers, owners, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams; and monitors project scope, costs, quality, safety, and schedules. Assignments may vary in length and complexity and are generally not permanent. The position is hands-on and involves working at heights, handling materials, and working outdoors or in non-temperature-controlled environments.

The role requires a strong focus on safety, effective team leadership, professional conduct, and customer service. The Superintendent supports crew hiring, training, coaching, and performance, and works with safety personnel on training and incident investigations. The position also contributes to bids, estimates, equipment selection and upkeep, leadership meetings, and ongoing industry knowledge.

Requirements

• High school diploma; continuing education in business, project or 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 the rigging industry.
• 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, hands-on work, including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work off the ground at varying heights and around moving machinery or parts.
• Ability to work in non-temperature-controlled environments and/or outdoors in all types of weather, including over uneven ground or terrain.
• Maintain top-of-mind awareness of safety for oneself and everyone at the job site.
• Ability to work in a high-functioning team environment.
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity, professionalism, pride in work, open communication, and commitment to quality service.

Nice To Haves

• Continuing education in business, project or construction management, or a related degree.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the daily customer contact, attend status and scheduling meetings, address quality matters, and resolve concerns or issues.
• Visit job sites to gather information and relay findings to Sales and Sales Administration for quote preparation.
• Develop and implement rigging crew schedules in alignment with customer direction.
• Work with the Operations Manager and workforce to meet operational goals for volume, cost, quality, safety, and schedule.
• Participate in hiring, coaching, training, and performance management of rigging, crating, and installation crews.
• Develop and instruct crews in best practices and procedures, emphasizing safety.
• Coordinate with safety personnel on safety training, accident and injury investigations, reporting, and investigations of equipment or property damage incidents.
• Help develop an effective employee safety culture.
• Work professionally and effectively with onsite subcontractors and vendors.
• Organize project information to manage site projects and ensure records are accurate and complete.
• Participate in the selection of 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 through strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Represent MEI’s mission, vision, and values through professional conduct.
• Work with the Regional Office General Manager to investigate customer complaints, develop solutions, prepare reports, and make management recommendations.
• Join the Regional Office General Manager on job walks and assist with customer bids and estimates as needed.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, publications, networks, and professional societies, and stay informed about industry and market trends.
• Review plans and technical documents, answer questions about project scope and timing, and monitor costs and project 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 of rigging, installation, and crating crews.

What This Job Offers

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