Description
Job Summary:
The primary duties will be but are not limited to managing sub-contractors and other laborers on job sites as well as overseeing the overall implementation of the project. You will be monitoring the on-site day-to-day activities, receiving and staging materials/equipment required at that job site. This will also include routine communication with the Project Manager and related team members.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Employee will oversee crews and be responsible for project supervision of assigned building, equipment, and remodeling projects.
• Position will include special emphasis on livestock equipment installation and building construction.
• Coordinate job setup and job preparation in conjunction with the Project Manager.
• Assist in refining construction prints, scopes of work, and schedules of values for assigned projects.
• Attend pre-construction meetings as needed.
• Employee is responsible for implementing assigned projects in a successful fashion, including working as part of the crew if it becomes necessary to complete the project to the expectations of the customer.
• Employee will work to develop quality, economical construction and installation procedures to enhance the profitability of the project and MLS.
• Assist in setting the project timetables and critical path for assigned projects including construction and equipment installation.
• Employee will comply with and enforce all MLS safety rules and requirements and will complete all required paperwork and documentation in a quality and timely manner.
• Employee will enforce all MLS standards of quality control for all work at all times.
• Site Supervisor is responsible to close out and sign off assigned projects (job checklist, material returns, site cleanup, etc.) in conjunction with the Project Manager, Sales, and customer.
• Employee will work as part of a team and be responsible for building positive and professional relationships with other MLS employee team members including both inside office and outside personnel. This is also a key and critical part of the site supervisor’s performance evaluation.
• Employee is required to provide weekly reports regarding project activity, problems, challenges, weather conditions, etc. for the permanent file.
• Employee will be responsible for maintaining MLS tools and equipment in good working condition, including caring for and maintaining skid loaders and other MLS/rental lift equipment.
Qualifications (Skills/Abilities Required)
• An understanding of construction techniques is required.
• Knowledge of livestock equipment, installation, and operating principles is preferred.
• Ability to work in a professional and courteous manner with all other MLS team members.
• Ability to use common repair tools and techniques.
• Ability to operate a forklift. Training and certification are required.
• CDL license is helpful but not required. MLS will help obtain a CDL license.
• Good customer relationship skills are required.
• Valid driver's license
Education
• 1 year of basic construction experience or education (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office Experience (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
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Skills Required
- Understanding of construction techniques
- Knowledge of livestock equipment installation and operating principles
- Ability to use common repair tools and techniques
- Ability to operate a forklift with training and certification
- CDL license
- Valid driver's license
- Microsoft Office experience (MS Word, Excel)
- One year of basic construction experience or education
- Good customer relationship and team collaboration skills
What We Do
Midwest Livestock Systems is an industry-leading provider of equipment and services for dairy, poultry, and swine operations. The company specializes in the supply, installation, and maintenance of a broad range of farm systems, including milking parlors and livestock confinement equipment and buildings. They serve the national pork, poultry, and dairy industries with professional support rooted in Midwest values from their multiple regional offices.









