What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plumbing Superintendent position at HOOPER?
Description
Assist existing foremen in identifying field individuals that show potential as potential future field leaders.
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Working onsite at projects with newly appointed lead workers/future potential foreman.
Assist in training and developing field technical skills among all plumbing craftworkers.
Supervise quality control measures and testing to ensure proper installation and functioning of systems.
Review and update “Key Employee Manual”.
Ensure toolbox talks and other required safety trainings are completed.
Schedule manpower, including future needs, and staff emergency and short noticed projects
Enforce discipline and control among field personnel to optimize production efficiency.
Monitor project schedule to meet completion deadlines.
Attend progress meetings as required.
Ensure project paperwork, such as daily reports, commissioning documents, test reports, as-builts, etc….are completed accurately and in a timely fashion. Promote usage of installation check lists.
Manage and mentor foremen to maintain a neat and organized workplace.
Prepare and supervise the project punch list to facilitate timely completion.
Maintain lean productive work crews, reduce crew size as needed.
Identify productive and non-productive employees.
Ensure all manpower requests and termination slips are sent to the proper union.
Liaison to all unions the plumbing department operates within.
Ensure apprentice performance evaluations are sent out to foreman and returned in a timely fashion. Assist foreman as needed.
Assist foreman in coordination with other trades. Look for opportunities to improve efficiency.
Fill out all new hires and terminations on a KPA form
Oversee productivity of the service department field staff. Ensure work is being completed efficiently and address customer complaints.
Address and resolve complaints by field superintendents, owners, or other customers.
Office
Notify the project manager of any additional work that arises during the project that appears to be outside of contractual scope.
Attend and participate in weekly labor and manpower outlook meetings.
Ensure “Current Job Listing” spreadsheet is filled out accurately, reflecting correct manpower, equipment, trailers and Connex boxes on jobsites.
Keep an accurate spreadsheet of all current working employees.
Assist BIM Department to ensure drawings are completed in time for fabrication and/or field installation.
Conduct bi-annual performance reviews for Foreman.
Mentor employees in setting and achieving personal goals.
Schedule and attend Pre-Installation meeting at the beginning of a project. Promote usage of the Start Up Meeting Outline listed in the Key Employee Manual.
Safety
Enforce jobsite safety requirements for all employees and subcontractors.
Enforce all safety rules and regulations
Write safety violations if and when required
Attend all pre-digs on upcoming undergrounds
Shop/Fabrication
Ensure fabrication drawings are produced for projects and assist in drawing fabrications as necessary.
Oversee shop and fabrication shop operations.
Enforce standardizations of fabrications assemblies being built. Work with Foreman, Fabrication Manager and Project manager to ensure fabrications are accurate.
Verify the accuracy of new equipment prior to installation and report any discrepancies to the project manager.
Schedule all equipment transfers. If the shop is unable to deliver due to equipment size, schedule with trucking company
Identify tools and equipment no longer needed on jobsites and assist returning to the shop
Assist with tool purchasing decisions.
Ensure equipment maintenance is being tracked, and all preventative maintenance is being performed on a regular basis.
Schedule and interview all potential entry level field plumbing personnel.
Manage youth apprenticeships program in the plumbing department.
Participate in the annual Hooper Skilled Trades Bootcamp held every spring.
Assist existing foremen in identifying field individuals that show potential as potential future field leaders.
o
Working onsite at projects with newly appointed lead workers/future potential foreman.
Assist in training and developing field technical skills among all plumbing craftworkers.
Supervise quality control measures and testing to ensure proper installation and functioning of systems.
Review and update “Key Employee Manual”.
Ensure toolbox talks and other required safety trainings are completed.
Schedule manpower, including future needs, and staff emergency and short noticed projects
Enforce discipline and control among field personnel to optimize production efficiency.
Monitor project schedule to meet completion deadlines.
Attend progress meetings as required.
Ensure project paperwork, such as daily reports, commissioning documents, test reports, as-builts, etc….are completed accurately and in a timely fashion. Promote usage of installation check lists.
Manage and mentor foremen to maintain a neat and organized workplace.
Prepare and supervise the project punch list to facilitate timely completion.
Maintain lean productive work crews, reduce crew size as needed.
Identify productive and non-productive employees.
Ensure all manpower requests and termination slips are sent to the proper union.
Liaison to all unions the plumbing department operates within.
Ensure apprentice performance evaluations are sent out to foreman and returned in a timely fashion. Assist foreman as needed.
Assist foreman in coordination with other trades. Look for opportunities to improve efficiency.
Fill out all new hires and terminations on a KPA form
Oversee productivity of the service department field staff. Ensure work is being completed efficiently and address customer complaints.
Address and resolve complaints by field superintendents, owners, or other customers.
Office
Notify the project manager of any additional work that arises during the project that appears to be outside of contractual scope.
Attend and participate in weekly labor and manpower outlook meetings.
Ensure “Current Job Listing” spreadsheet is filled out accurately, reflecting correct manpower, equipment, trailers and Connex boxes on jobsites.
Keep an accurate spreadsheet of all current working employees.
Assist BIM Department to ensure drawings are completed in time for fabrication and/or field installation.
Conduct bi-annual performance reviews for Foreman.
Mentor employees in setting and achieving personal goals.
Schedule and attend Pre-Installation meeting at the beginning of a project. Promote usage of the Start Up Meeting Outline listed in the Key Employee Manual.
Safety
Enforce jobsite safety requirements for all employees and subcontractors.
Enforce all safety rules and regulations
Write safety violations if and when required
Attend all pre-digs on upcoming undergrounds
Shop/Fabrication
Ensure fabrication drawings are produced for projects and assist in drawing fabrications as necessary.
Oversee shop and fabrication shop operations.
Enforce standardizations of fabrications assemblies being built. Work with Foreman, Fabrication Manager and Project manager to ensure fabrications are accurate.
Verify the accuracy of new equipment prior to installation and report any discrepancies to the project manager.
Schedule all equipment transfers. If the shop is unable to deliver due to equipment size, schedule with trucking company
Identify tools and equipment no longer needed on jobsites and assist returning to the shop
Assist with tool purchasing decisions.
Ensure equipment maintenance is being tracked, and all preventative maintenance is being performed on a regular basis.
Schedule and interview all potential entry level field plumbing personnel.
Manage youth apprenticeships program in the plumbing department.
Participate in the annual Hooper Skilled Trades Bootcamp held every spring.
