Traveling – HVAC/Refrigeration Superintendent

TDIndustries•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Traveling – HVAC/Refrigeration Superintendent provides day-to-day field leadership and oversees execution of assigned commercial and industrial HVAC/R construction projects, from mobilization through installation, commissioning, punch list, and closeout. The Superintendent ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with project specifications, company standards, and customer expectations. As the primary field leader for assigned projects, the Superintendent directs Foremen, Lead Installers, Apprentices, Independent Contractors, and other field personnel. The role coordinates manpower, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and jobsite activities, and maintains communication with Project Managers, General Contractors, customers, vendors, inspectors, and other stakeholders. The Superintendent is accountable for safety, quality, productivity, schedule performance, manpower utilization, and overall field execution, while escalating significant technical, schedule, financial, or customer issues to the Senior Superintendent and Project Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive commercial or industrial HVAC/R construction experience.
Previous experience leading Foremen, Installers, Apprentices, or other field personnel.
EPA Universal Certification.
Strong knowledge of commercial and industrial HVAC/R construction methods and installation practices, including HVAC/R piping, equipment installation, controls coordination, testing, evacuation, charging, startup, and commissioning.
Understanding of construction scheduling, manpower planning, labor productivity, material coordination, and resource management.
Knowledge of OSHA requirements, EPA regulations, mechanical codes, and construction safety practices.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, BIM/coordination drawings, specifications, submittals, schedules, and job orders.
Strong leadership, team-development, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
Problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and decision-making skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and changing project conditions.
Ability to identify project risks, implement timely corrective actions, and work collaboratively with customers, General Contractors, Project Managers, Foremen, vendors, and field personnel.
Ability to plan work and understand the effects of field activities on project schedules and performance.
Ability to work on active construction and industrial jobsites, safely navigate hazards, and wear required PPE, including a portable respirator when required.
Ability to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other elevated work areas.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds routinely, 50 pounds frequently, and 80 pounds occasionally.
Ability to kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push, pull, twist, grasp, perform repetitive physical activities, and stand or walk for extended periods.
Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet critical project deadlines.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience coordinating commercial or industrial HVAC/R projects.
Journeyman or Master Mechanical License, Construction Superintendent certification, or equivalent trade credentials.
Texas ACR Registration or other applicable state or local licensing.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate day-to-day field operations for assigned commercial and industrial HVAC/R projects from mobilization through closeout.
Direct, support, coach, and develop Foremen, Lead Installers, Apprentices, Independent Contractors, and other field personnel.
Organize and staff construction work, establish and adjust work sequences, and maintain short-term manpower and work plans aligned with project schedules.
Coordinate HVAC/R piping, equipment installation, controls, pressure testing, evacuation, charging, startup, commissioning, and coordination with other building systems.
Monitor project progress, labor hours, productivity, production rates, manpower utilization, material and equipment use, and schedule performance.
Identify and resolve field issues, constraints, conflicts, risks, and potential delays; communicate concerns and potential cost or schedule impacts to Project Management.
Coordinate jobsite activities and resources with General Contractors, customers, subcontractors, other trades, vendors, inspectors, and internal departments.
Participate in project kickoff, preconstruction, constructability, workforce planning, scheduling, Pull Planning (P2W), Six-Week Look Ahead Planning, constraint logs, and other Lean practices.
Identify opportunities for prefabrication, improved installation methods, cost savings, and increased safety, quality, and productivity.
Champion jobsite safety and ensure compliance with company safety standards, OSHA requirements, EPA regulations, applicable mechanical codes, and project requirements.
Conduct safety meetings, observations, inspections, and audits; identify and eliminate hazards; and ensure required PPE and safety procedures are followed.
Inspect work in progress and completed work for conformance with drawings, specifications, manufacturer requirements, BIM/coordination documents, and company quality standards; ensure corrective actions are completed.
Ensure HVAC/R installations are properly tested, commissioned, and completed to project requirements, and maintain a clean, organized, professional jobsite.
Understand project budgets, labor requirements, production expectations, and schedule commitments; confirm earned value and support accurate Forecasted Percent Completions.
Estimate manpower and man-hours needed to meet schedules and assist with material takeoffs, estimates, and pricing for scope changes when required.
Review and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, specifications, submittals, BIM/coordination drawings, contracts, schedules, and job orders; identify conflicts, omissions, and constructability concerns.
Maintain accurate field documentation and communicate project status and concerns to Project Management.
Coordinate with Purchasing, Engineering, Quality Control, Estimating, and other departments to ensure materials, equipment, inspections, and technical support are available.
Build and maintain professional relationships with project stakeholders and promote safety, quality, accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.