Job Description

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project engineering skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking an MEP Superintendent for our Houston, TX Division We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!

This position manages and schedules installations performed by the mechanical, electrical/controls, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection contractors. This assures underground and building utilities are coordinated with the construction completion schedules set forth by the project. Responsibilities include field supervision, layout and design of the temporary utilities and facilities, and coordination of installations between trades when interferences exist. The purpose of this job is to provide overall direction and control of the installation of all electrical, plumbing, mechanical, sheet metal, insulation, sprinkler systems, and life safety systems within Austin Commercial projects ranging from high-rise office buildings to hotels. Also serves as the primary spokesman on matters dealing with subcontractors, architects, owners and city officials.

Responsibilities:

• Leads and oversees the day-to-day field construction activities on assigned jobsite
• In charge of the overall safety of the jobsite, including the implementation of the safety plans and procedures
• Reviews record documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schedule to determine the nature and scope of the project, the materials to be utilized, manpower requirements (by craft) for each construction phase, equipment needs, etc.
• Along with the project manager, plans the physical layout of the jobsite to use effectively all available space; initiates startup activities, which include site security preparations, placement of office trailers, utility hookups, etc.
• Designates areas for cranes and hoists, building materials storage, parking, etc.
• Directs field engineers in the initial survey and layout of the jobsite; ensures that all dimensional control lines and elevations are correct and verified by certified third-party site surveyors before foundation work begins
• Plans the daily and weekly activities for each craft, including detailed schedule. forecasts, within the scope of the overall construction schedule; provides detailed technical instructions for each foreman to ensure a clear understanding of the work, methods, manpower resources, and expected completion date; works with the project office staff to resolve any ambiguities in plans and drawings before construction begins
• Along with the senior most superintendent, the superintendent establishes procedures for the ordering of self-performed building materials, supplies, and small tools from approved suppliers
• Inspects all field construction work in progress, including work that is subcontracted, and ensures that uniformly high-quality workmanship is maintained during each construction segment; supervises or appoints staff as appropriate to supervise all activities performed on the jobsite regardless of the day or time of the performance of the work, pointing out deficiencies promptly with responsible parties and following up to ensure that deficiencies are corrected
• Provides technical guidance and assistance in resolving day-to-day construction problems; investigates alternative work methods and materials to improve efficiency and work quality; works closely with architects, engineers, and consulting firms to resolve problems
• Assists the senior MEP superintendent in evaluating schedule and cost impacts
• Assists the senior superintendent in the development of the manpower projection chart; monitors weekly labor costs for accuracy and conformance with established budget and takes corrective action to improve productivity when labor costs exceed expected norms; investigates reasons for delays in the construction schedule, adjusting leadership, crew sizes, equipment, etc. as necessary to ensure timely completion of the project
• Assists the senior superintendent in the development of the equipment projection chart and monitors equipment use, maintenance, and cost throughout the project
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and codes relating to construction activities, including company policies and procedures dealing with employment, terminations, compensation, labor/management relations, etc.
• Manages scheduling of all governmental inspections of all work necessary to obtain a certificate of occupancy
• Assumes overall responsibility for the health and safety of employees, including designation of first aid areas, emergency treatment facilities, accompanying OSHA inspectors on jobsite visits, correcting observed safety hazards, etc.
• Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with owners and owner representatives, architects, consulting firms, and other parties with financial interest in the project; attempts to resolve problems at the lowest practical level through direct negotiations with concerned individuals
• Performs a variety of tasks associated with project completion, including close-out punch lists, demobilization, as-built documents, etc.
• Maintains a detailed and accurate daily report of all activity associated with field construction activities
• Administers the company's Safety & Health Manual

Requirements:

• B.S. in construction management/science, engineering, or relevant discipline preferred, or equivalent combination of education (High School diploma) and experience
• 5-8 years of commercial construction field experience, including direct supervisory and MEP experience
• Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required (may obtain within first year of employment)
• Proficient with reading plans and specs
• Ability to build and manage direct reports

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned

Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Austin Commercial

Become an owner of one of North America's most respected and fastest-growing commercial construction firms! Austin Commercial’s employee-owners put our expertise to work in regional and national operations, building iconic projects that set the bar in our industry. Whether world-class airports and aviation facilities, technologically advanced healthcare facilities, cutting-edge educational and research facilities, professional sports stadiums, high-rises, hospitality, and other leading commercial markets, Austin’s industry expertise and ingenuity are second to none. Become an employee-owner today, grow your career, and put your skills to work at Austin Commercial.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/commercial

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

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