In collaboration with other Field Leadership and under the supervision of the Department Manager, this position will be primarily responsible for overseeing operations, strategic planning, and personnel management of field staff within the plumbing trades, and coordinating fabrication for the assigned Project(s).
Extensive market experience and technical knowledge in Plumbing and Process Piping systems. Proven experience on large commercial, industrial, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and high-tech construction projects, including:
Experience managing plumbing scopes ranging from $5M–$100M+, with the ability to lead field crews of 20–100+ plumbers, pipefitters, and subcontractors.
Strong understanding of mission-critical and complex project environments including data centers, Central Utility Plants, healthcare, industrial/process facilities, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing projects, with direct experience supporting fabrication operations, shop production teams, and prefabrication programs while ensuring quality, productivity, safety, and schedule performance across all phases of fabrication and field installation.
Supervises:
General Forepersons, Forepersons, Journeypersons, Apprentices, Tradespersons, and Trainees.
Lead and oversee all hydronics field activities to ensure standards and productivity are met in an effort to achieve company goals
Operations
Assist direct reports with
Resource management
Proper team selection including assignment of Forepersons
Project execution strategies and scheduling
Weekly project progress, health and safety reports
Help to provide resolution of issues, challenges and obstacles
Execution of QA/QC protocols
Implementation of Safety Department's protocols
Implementation of corporate policies and procedures
Planning for successful project installation
Participation in project kick-off, mid-job and wrap-up meetings
Attend jobsite meetings and provide input to the GC and PM
Review project documents to determine the proper staffing requirements
Set goals and expectations for field personnel and detailers. Drive the job!
Continuous evaluation of all personnel to ensure performance is at the highest level
Approach project with shop fabrication and pre-fabrication assemblies in mind
Monitor and advise on quality control measures to ensure high-quality output at or above industry standards
Schedule/coordinate all labor and site activities to ensure project expectations are met and executed with a high level of productivity, quality and safety.
Schedule and coordinate all material deliveries with the project detailing team, shop fabrications Managers and third-party vendors.
Review and track project labor budgets
Engage with labor relations representatives to create and foster meaningful, long-term relationships that support company goals including defending and resolving labor disputes
Knowledge of current building and mechanical code
Coordinate and assist with problem solving strategies with the Project Manager when issues arise.
Order tools and equipment required to complete the project
Verify equipment prior to delivery/rig day
Coordinate with other ACCO departments, vendors and both internal and external subcontractors
Schedule and coordinate inspections
Process required project documents and put into proper box folders
Strong understanding of the Local Unions Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
Other tasks and duties as assigned by the Department Manager or upper Management
Strategic Planning
Understand and support the project(s) strategic plan and goals
Ensure adoption and implementation of standard processes and procedures to achieve high level quality, productivity and efficiency across field operations
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with construction operations (ie: installations, materials, equipment, personnel)
Ensure safety measures are up-to-date and communicated effectively to all field personnel in an effort to mitigate risk and reduce liability
Personnel Management
Adhere to and promote company policies
Instill a culture of accountability, integrity, ethics, and respect within the department
Mentor, train and develop top performing leaders (succession planning) to meet current and future business needs and avoid any gaps in strong leadership
Coordinate labor requests and reductions with the local union labor halls
Collaboration
Create and foster collaborative relationships among leadership teams across varying departments and locations
Participate in cross-functional initiatives and projects to meet company growth objectives
Work closely with Project Managers and PE's on the assigned project(s) regarding
Constructability
Resource availability
Labor budgets
Project execution opportunities
Potential project challenges
Collaborate with other field supervisors and share experience to develop best practices, align processes, and leverage resources
Position Requirements:
(Skills, Work Experience, Education, Certifications, Licenses, etc.)
Additional Skills/Abilities Preferred, but Not Required:
ACCO Competencies: