Position SummaryThe General Mechanical Superintendent provides leadership, coordination, and oversight for mechanical construction, service, retrofit, and maintenance projects. This role is responsible for managing field operations, supervising mechanical personnel and subcontractors, ensuring safety compliance, maintaining project schedules, and delivering high-quality work in accordance with project specifications and company standards. The General Mechanical Superintendent serves as the primary field leader, coordinating labor, materials, equipment, and project activities to ensure successful project execution.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and supervise mechanical crews performing HVAC, piping, plumbing, sheet metal, equipment installation, startup, service, and retrofit work.
- Plan, coordinate, and direct daily field operations to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.
- Review project drawings, specifications, contracts, schedules, and work scopes to ensure accurate field execution.
- Coordinate manpower requirements, work assignments, equipment utilization, and subcontractor activities.
- Oversee mechanical installations including piping systems, valves, flanged connections, gaskets, pumps, chillers, HVAC equipment, and support systems.
- Ensure proper Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, energy isolation practices, and all site-specific safety requirements are followed.
- Conduct regular jobsite inspections to verify safety compliance, workmanship quality, and adherence to company standards.
- Monitor project progress and proactively address schedule impacts, labor challenges, material shortages, and field conflicts.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, customers, vendors, and other trades to resolve project issues and maintain workflow.
- Review and approve field documentation, time reporting, daily reports, safety records, quality inspections, and project updates.
- Train, mentor, and develop foremen, lead mechanics, and field personnel to improve performance and expand capabilities.
- Participate in project planning meetings, jobsite coordination meetings, and customer progress reviews.
- Ensure tools, equipment, materials, and company assets are properly maintained and utilized efficiently.
- Support commissioning, equipment startup, troubleshooting, and project closeout activities.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement throughout all field operations.
Requirements- Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in mechanical construction, HVAC, piping, industrial maintenance, or mechanical service operations.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience directing field personnel.
- Strong working knowledge of HVAC systems, mechanical piping systems, chillers, boilers, pumps, sheet metal installation, valves, gaskets, flanges, and mechanical startup procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction drawings, mechanical plans, specifications, equipment submittals, and project schedules.
- Thorough understanding of OSHA regulations, jobsite safety practices, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
- Strong leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and team-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and crews simultaneously.
- Proficiency with project documentation, reporting, and construction technology tools.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to job sites as required.
Preferred Qualifications- Mechanical trade license, journeyman certification, or equivalent industry experience.
- OSHA 30 certification.
- Experience leading large commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, or mission-critical projects.
- Experience managing multiple crews across multiple job sites.
- Knowledge of project scheduling software and construction management systems.
Physical Requirements- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to walk active construction sites and inspect work in progress.
- Ability to climb ladders and access rooftops, mechanical rooms, and elevated work areas.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and access confined mechanical spaces when required for inspections.
- Visual acuity sufficient to review drawings, specifications, and inspect completed work.
- Ability to work in varying weather conditions and construction environments.
- Ability to work extended hours as needed to support project schedules and critical operations.
