Mechanical Superintendent

Job Summary:

The Mechanical Superintendent is responsible for overseeing and managing mechanical site construction work, ensuring a high standard of HSE, quality, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of NAC's Health, Safety, and Environment policies and procedures.
• Build and maintain a positive working relationship with the site team, project workforce, subcontractors, suppliers, owner, and engineer.
• Ensure the required work is fully understood and take necessary action to meet production targets.
• Responsible for the complete, thorough working knowledge of the estimate and applicable material and labour cost codes.
• Participate in the creation, maintenance, and execution of NAC defined work packages.
• Proficient in scheduling mechanical trades to optimize sequencing and achieve financial results.
• Execute the highest level of coordination with other trades to avoid delays.
• Properly plan, monitor, inspect, and follow up on material and equipment deliveries.
• Accountable for proper material storage, protection, and maintenance.
• Responsible for the planning, inspection, proper use, care, and control of all tools for this trade work.
• Be responsible for site organization and cleanliness of work areas, materials storage, and tool cribs.
• Organize and control material purchases to effectively manage quantities.
• Provide draft written planning aid to the Project Superintendent.
• Prepare and approve time sheets.
• Understand and administer the terms of the collective agreement and NAC's policies and procedures.
• Complete and thorough knowledge of contract drawings and specification interpretation.
• Accountable for understanding, addressing, and executing all assigned items on the Project Overview Report.
• Identify quality, quantity, and scope changes to the contract and communicate to the Project Superintendent and Trade Operations Manager.
• Assist the Project team in preparing claims for extra work and advising them of possible savings.
• Ensure that all work performed is within the contract and that all additional work is not executed without authorization.
• Responsible for providing trade-specific technical expertise to the project management team.
• Responsible for maintaining current record drawings for this specific trade work.
• Understand and interpret NAC's contractual obligations for the specific area of responsibility.
• Work closely with the Project Superintendent, Project Manager, and the applicable Trade Operations Manager to assist in the preparation, monitoring, and update of schedules.
• Assist and participate in recruiting potential candidates, approval for new hires, and ensuring smooth transition and training for new hires.
• Accountable to ensure the workforce is given adequate, clear direction and they understand the expectations regarding safety, quality, productivity, performance, conduct, etc.
• Enforce accountability for meeting production targets starting with the foreman through to the lead hand and workforce.
• Encourage and promote open communication and trust with the workforce; lead by example.
• Provide regular performance feedback to your workforce. Coach and Discipline when necessary.
• Identify and develop internal employee(s).

Qualifications:

• Must possess a Mechanical Trade certification in Plumbing or Pipefitting.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience managing/leading up to 20 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Millwrights, including mechanical apprentices.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficient use of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health, Safety Act.
• Ability to lead and assess trade performance on the job.
• Able to quickly identify problem situations, evaluate alternative causes, and produce workable solutions.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Results-oriented with the ability to interpret and effectively manage multiple and competing priorities and timelines.

NAC Offers:

• Competitive compensation
• Opportunities for career growth, development, and advancement, including financial assistance
• Comprehensive benefit plan (dental, vision, health, etc.)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Excellent company matched pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plans
• Additional time off between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Community involvement opportunities
• Friendly working environment
• Numerous team activities and various company events

NAC is committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals to achieve their goals. If you feel that you need accommodations during the recruitment and selection process because of illness/disability, please contact Human Resources for further information.