MWH Constructors

Mechanical Superintendent (Water/Wastewater)

MWH Constructors$140K — $160K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 15 years of relevant construction industry and supervision experience.
  • Familiarity with standards for process mechanical in the water infrastructure sector.
  • Strong knowledge of construction safety, quality control, and contract management.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure crew safety on site.
  • Review and approve subcontractor construction schedules and work plans.
  • Verify installation timelines for long lead equipment.
  • Coordinate activities among various subcontractors and project teams.
  • Review and approve mechanical construction activities for technical compliance.
  • Manage field inspections and enforce quality control standards.
  • Attend progress meetings to update project status.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on a historic water treatment project.
  • Involvement in a project from groundbreaking to closeout.
  • Engage with a wide range of qualified subcontractors.
  • Be part of a team that emphasizes safety and quality standards.
Full Job Description
About the Role

MWH is currently seeking a Mechanical Superintendent to support the construction of a Water Treatment Plant located in the Gresham, OR area. This project will be the first of its kind and ultimately supplying 135 million gallons of water a day to the Portland community. This position is a great opportunity to be a part of a historic infrastructure and filtration project and see it through the entire project delivery life cycle, from groundbreaking to closeout.

As the Lead Mechanical Superintendent, you will have overall responsibility for the process mechanical installation on the project and supervision of the installation subcontractor to ensure that the installed work aligns with the overall project implementation plan, focusing on safety, quality, project schedule and cost control. Ensure all work is completed per the engineering requirements detailed in the project documents. You will review and approve subcontractor construction plans, supervise activities, and coordinate work among different subcontractors while maintaining communication with engineering and project management teams.

Essential Functions
  • Ensure the safety of your crews.
  • Review and approve subcontractor construction schedule including overall and short interval schedules.
  • Review and approve subcontractor work plans.
  • Ensure each subcontractors' long lead equipment will meet scheduled installation dates.
  • Assist with reviewing Subcontractor BIM information developed for the project.
  • Review and approve all mechanical construction activities, ensuring adherence to project technical requirements.
  • Coordinate subcontractor activities with other discipline subcontractors and liaise with engineering and project management teams.
  • Assist in resolving construction problems and ensuring compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Review shop drawings and submittals related to mechanical work.
  • Manage field inspections and ensure quality control and assurance standards for ongoing work phases.
  • Plan and coordinate field testing and inspections with the QA/QC staff per contract requirements.
  • Document compliance with quality control procedures and report non-compliance issues.
  • Monitor safety compliance of site personnel and subcontractors, ensuring corrective measures are taken.
  • Adhere to company health and safety policies to maintain a safe work environment.
  • Attend progress meetings and provide updates on project status and quality control measures.
  • Perform additional assignments as directed by project management.
  • Manage subcontractor crane needs and their safety while using the crane.

Basic Qualifications
  • Minimum of 15 years of relevant construction industry & supervision experience.
  • Prior experience and familiarity with the current standards for process mechanical in the water infrastructure environment.
  • Thorough understanding of construction safety, quality control and contract management is necessary.

Compensation
  • Anticipated annual salary range is $140,000 - $160,000 based on experience

About MWH Constructors

MWH Constructors is a global construction firm that specializes in water and wastewater treatment plants, dams, and other large-scale infrastructure projects. With over 1,000 employees across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, MWH Constructors has a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and on budget. The company's expertise in engineering, procurement, and construction allows them to provide turnkey solutions to their clients, from initial design to final commissioning. MWH Constructors is committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship, and works closely with clients to ensure that their projects are built to the highest standards of safety and quality.
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