Construction Superintendent

Requisition ID: 97133

Job Category: Construction

Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States

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Hatch is currently seeking a Superintendent - Mechanical and Piping for a project in Valley County, Idaho. The selected candidate will work as part of the Project’s EPCM team. The successful candidate for this position will become a member of the EPCM construction management team staff and will assist the Construction Manager, the Project Controls Staff, the Field Engineering Staff, the Commissioning Staff and Quality Assurance Staff. This position requires the ability to pass all physicals necessary to make field visits and inspections of on-going construction including construction under various field conditions. This role supports the Construction Manager (CM) to ensure on behalf of the EPCM that the works comply with the Contract requirements.

The Superintendent will be responsible for:

• Ensuring the Works are undertaken safely, in compliance with the Contract and Regulatory requirements;
• Observing workmanship;
• Identifying quality issues;
• Observing and undertaking tests and inspections;
• Record and report defects;
• Record and track progress, quantities, schedule and cost.
• The Construction Supervisor must be sufficiently experienced in construction work packages including:
  • Piping systems installation and testing;
  • Mechanical systems installation and testing;
  • Steel structures;
  • Quality and completion systems;
  • Codes and regulations pertaining to safety, piping and mechanical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the management of safety on site including the safety of the site work force, safety of the permanent works and the safety of property;
• Assist in the management and oversight of the main construction works contractor and monitor the technical requirements around the mechanical and piping systems;
• Form a collaborative team with the other Supervisor staff;
• Perform duties in a spirit of mutual trust and cooperation with the Client, the EPCM and the Contractor, and in accordance with the highest professional standards;
• Become fully conversant with the Contract drawings, specifications and commercial details to ensure that the works are constructed or installed in accordance with the Contract;
• Complete as required surveillance, observations and daily and weekly reporting;
• Monitoring the Contractor to ensure that proper processes are identified and implemented to achieve the required quality compliance;
• Undertake ITP Intervention points;
• Provide input into engineering solutions to resolve site-based queries and coordinating resolution of issues;
• Reviewing and commenting on the ITPs/Material Approvals and Method Statements;
• Contribute to continuous improvement, best practice and lessons learned;
• Assist with defect reporting and notification of corrective measures;
• Advise senior management of potential problems, work interferences and schedule difficulties while assisting in resolving conflicts.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Five to eight years’ experience as a Superintendent/Inspector/Supervisor;
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety and can demonstrate a Health, Safety, Environmental and Community focus in construction phase of project delivery;
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of the associated Quality requirements for Piping / Mechanical installations;
• A degree or equivalent construction experience;
• Knowledge of construction operations relating to field activities of engineering disciplines, construction technologies and jobsite supervisory functions;
• Effective leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, planning and organizational skills required to manage Contractors and foster a team environment;
• Able to understand and effectively interpret all elements within technical specifications and drawings;
• Advanced knowledge of various construction disciplines, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, quality control and engineering drawings;
• Ability to manage, review and interpret data, specifications, drawings received from engineering, contractors and vendors;
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment;
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with contractors and Company’s representatives to resolve field problems in a timely manner;
• Able to run and manage multiple shift operations;
• The ability to quickly identify problem situations, evaluate alternative causes, produce workable solutions and assist lead a team to successful completion;
• Strong scheduling experience with a proven ability to develop, maintain and execute both long term and short-term schedules;
• Efficient report-writing, communication and managerial skills;
• Proficient PC skills including a working knowledge of MS office suite.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.