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Hoffman Construction Company Field Superintendent - Process Mechanical in Sunnyvale, California
Position Summary: The Process Mechanical Field Superintendent will work within the Construction Management department and will report to the Project Superintendent and Mechanical Construction Manager. They will work closely with other Superintendents and subcontractors. This role requires expertise in managing projects from start to finish, ensuring effective supervision of safety, quality and schedule, particularly in environments handling high-purity chemicals and gases. This position will be fully at the project site located in Sunnyvale, CA.
Salary Range: $95,000 - $135,000 annually DOE
Join The Hoffman Team
Hoffman is building a diverse company, and we welcome all candidates to apply. We are seeking candidates to work in Sunnyvale, CA on a large semi-conductor manufacturing project.
Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, the Hoffman Construction name is synonymous with some of the most iconic projects in the region like the Portland International Airport, the Space Needle Century Project, MoPOP, Seattle Central Library, Colman Dock, Randall Children's Hospital, and the University of Oregon’s Hayward Field.
Our company has been in business for a century, but we are not stuck in the past. We encourage innovation, and we welcome diversity.
Hoffman is employee-owned, which means employee owners have a stake in the company's long-term success, and it means you have the freedom and independence to solve challenges without bureaucratic second-guessing.
You will earn highly competitive pay, get professional skills training, and enjoy benefits like free primary healthcare for you and your family through our dedicated healthcare clinics, health insurance, paid time off, a generous retirement program and a culture of inclusion and acceptance.
The people who work here take pride in their work, support each other, and drive our commitment to exceptional construction, from urban high-rise towers, educational buildings, museums and libraries to advanced technology, industrial manufacturing facilities, water treatment plants, healthcare facilities and more.
Hoffman is a place where you can feel like you belong. Many of our employees have been here for 20+ years. They often join us straight out of college or apprenticeships and grow their entire careers here.
We are looking for people with a wide range of talents in positions from the jobsite to our corporate offices. Explore our website (https://www.hoffmancorp.com/careers/) , and, if you like what you see, apply today.
Essential Responsibilities:
Coordinate day-to-day activities with other Superintendents, mechanical subcontractors, and discipline-specific subcontractors.
Supervise field performance of subcontractors and craft employees.
Develop, maintain, and adjust project schedules as necessary.
Implement Hoffman’s QA/QC program in subcontractor planning sessions and field management.
Ensure adherence to all safety protocols.
Proactively identify roadblocks in the field and elevate them through Requests for Information (RFIs), ensuring timely communication of information and needs to Construction Managers (CMs) for resolution.
Address client or customer requests, using technical expertise to find resolutions.
Ensure proper installations that comply with local permits, codes, and site specifications.
Provide field condition updates and scope information for cost estimates.
Oversee contractor activity to ensure all contractual agreements are met.
Collaborate closely with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors.
Promote Hoffman’s safety culture, ensuring that safety standards are adopted in the field.
Oversee High-Risk Activity (HRA) and Site Incident Prevention Plan (SIPP) planning.
Engage daily with subcontractor field management, monitoring and supporting work plans.
Qualifications:
Professional Experience and Education
A minimum of 5 - 7 years of Mechanical construction experience is required.
Experience with Process Cooling Water, Hydronics, Industrial Water, Waste Water Treatment, and Compressed Air Systems preferred.
Experience with high-purity chemicals and gases is preferred.
Extensive experience on large industrial and hi-tech fabrication projects preferred.
OHSA 30 Certification.
High School diploma or GED required.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent degree and/or equivalent field work experience preferred.
Education background in materials and methods of mechanical construction.
Position Related Skills
Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams), and have a general understanding of working within a computer network.
Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E-Builder, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Primavera Project Planner (P6).
Experience with design software such as Navisworks is preferred.
Training in design and construction document reading, design specifications, survey theory and techniques.
Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method. Familiar with CSI specification system for construction.
Must be familiar with mechanical installations on large mechanical and process equipment, and installations in cleanroom environments.
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all aspects of mechanical construction.
Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills.
Ability to work well and maintain a cooperative attitude through high-pressure situations.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by phone calls and questions.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.
Ability to work closely with a variety of trade and craft people in a fieldwork situation. Patience and professionalism are essential.
Must be a strong team player with the ability to collaborate with various personnel within and across departments and at all levels of leadership.
Work schedules must be flexible to allow extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedules and sequences.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Standing/Walking/Sitting: Workday is a combination of being stationary and moving about the work location.
Must be able to climb stairs: Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs and work in confined spaces.
Hands/Arms: Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Frequently operates machinery and will use hands/fingers and legs to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect and position materials
Sight: Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus in an outdoor environment. Must be able to safely operate a vehicle with a valid driver's license. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; reading printed and digital documents
Hearing: Must be able to work in proximity to loud equipment more than 75% of the time. Must be able to wear hearing protection as necessary. Often required to communicate with customers and coworkers in an office setting and on the job site.
Speech: Ability to communicate laws, ordinances, plans, regulations, protocols, directives, and standard operating procedures related to project scope in English.
Lift/Carry: Must have the ability to lift or manipulate 50 pounds to a height of 3 feet, and carry or push it 50-100 feet.
Bending/Twisting: Frequent.
Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Must be able to regularly position self in a kneeling, crouching or crawling position for the purpose of examining project work.
Must use independent judgment, and organizational and problem-solving skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results.
Application review will consider without limitation the following criteria: qualifications, education and experience specific to the job description/duties as well as prior experience with Hoffman Construction. Applicants must be able to pass the Hoffman Drug and Alcohol test.
Hoffman Construction is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed by employees. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required of the employee of this job. Furthermore, this description is subject to change at the discretion of the company, with or without notice.
* Please note, we are not able to offer sponsorship for this position *
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