Superintendent

MEI Rigging & Crating LLC• S CHESTERFLD, VA, US, VA

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About The Position

The Superintendent works with Sales and Operations to perform site surveys and interact with customers. The role assists in planning, coordinating, and directing processes for 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 plans and manages assigned projects, which may vary in length and complexity and are generally not permanent. The role provides work direction to project-supporting personnel and manages job-site activities for rigging, installation, and crating crews. The Superintendent serves as a daily customer contact, coordinates project schedules with customer direction, and works with operations leadership and crews to meet volume, cost, quality, safety, and schedule goals. The role contributes to hiring, coaching, training, and performance management; develops safe work practices and supports safety investigations and reporting. It also coordinates with subcontractors, vendors, contractors, designers, owners, and internal teams; organizes project information; reviews plans and technical documents; monitors costs and progress; and prepares status reports to help ensure work follows contract specifications. This is physical, hands-on work that may take place outdoors or in non-temperature-controlled settings, at varying heights, and over uneven terrain. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6 AM to 4 PM.

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 physical, hands-on 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 outdoors in all types of weather and in non-temperature-controlled environments, including over uneven ground or terrain.
Ability to work effectively in a high-functioning team environment.
Demonstrate honesty, integrity, professionalism, pride in work, open communication, and commitment to strong performance and customer service.
Maintain top-of-mind awareness of safety for oneself and everyone at the job site.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Interface with customers daily, including attending status and scheduling meetings, addressing quality matters, and resolving concerns or issues.
Conduct site visits and job walks to gather information and relay it to Sales or 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 for rigging, crating, and installation crews.
Develop and deliver instruction on best practices and procedures for rigging, crating, and installation, emphasizing safety.
Coordinate safety training and investigations and reporting related to accidents, injuries, and equipment or property damage; help develop an effective safety culture.
Work professionally with onsite subcontractors and vendors.
Organize and manage site project information to ensure it is accurate and complete.
Participate in selecting rigging and installation assets and equipment as needed; purchase and maintain day-to-day equipment and hand tools.
Participate in MEI leadership and management meetings.
Build effective relationships with customers, employees, business partners, and support staff through strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Work with the Regional Office General Manager to investigate customer complaints, develop solutions, prepare reports, and make recommendations to management.
Assist the Regional Office General Manager with job walks and customer bids or estimates as needed.
Develop professional and technical knowledge and stay informed about industry and market trends.
Review plans and technical documents, answer questions about project scope or timing, and monitor costs and project progress.
Assist with cost estimates or tentative schedules as needed.
Plan, administer, and complete assigned projects, which 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.
Demonstrate professional conduct consistent with MEI's mission, vision, and values, and provide the quality service customers expect.