HVAC Superintendent- (Onsite - Ladson, SC / Data Center Construction)

Mullins Mechanical•Ladson, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Mullins Mechanical is hiring an HVAC Superintendent to direct field commissioning activities on assigned projects. The position oversees commissioning personnel and coordinates startup and testing across HVAC, plumbing, process piping, mechanical equipment, controls, and integrated building systems. The superintendent develops startup schedules, coordinates with project teams and external vendors, tracks deficiencies and commissioning records, and supports system turnover and closeout. The role reports to the Field Operations Director and requires extensive travel to assigned project sites. Work takes place in outdoor and industrial indoor construction environments, including data centers, mechanical rooms, and manufacturing facilities, often around heavy equipment, multiple trades, noise, and changing weather conditions. The job includes physically demanding work and safety-critical duties, including work at heights and in confined or restricted spaces.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 10 years of experience in mechanical construction, HVAC, plumbing, process piping, controls, startup, or commissioning.
At least 5 years of supervisory experience leading field operations on large-scale construction projects.
Extensive experience with equipment startup, testing, balancing, controls integration, and system commissioning.
Thorough understanding of construction sequencing, field operations, startup procedures, and integrated building systems.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, P&IDs, equipment submittals, control diagrams, and sequences of operation.
Strong troubleshooting, leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Experience coordinating subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, and specialty vendors during commissioning activities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, Bluebeam, and construction management software.
OSHA 30 certification required or ability to obtain it.
Ability to travel extensively to assigned project sites.
Ability to work at heights, including on ladders, scaffolds, lifts, platforms, mezzanines, and elevated structures up to and exceeding 100 feet.
Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment up to 50 pounds frequently.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, climb ladders and stairs repeatedly, and perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, crawling, and reaching.
Ability to work on uneven terrain and in outdoor conditions that may include extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind.
Ability to work in noisy, dusty, dirty, fume-producing, tight, or congested areas, including industrial indoor environments and spaces with varying lighting.
Ability to maintain situational awareness, recognize hazards, follow written and verbal instructions, and make safe decisions in changing conditions.
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to identify hazards, read instructions, and communicate in high-noise environments.
Full use of hands, arms, legs, and balance to safely navigate job sites and perform tasks.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree, apprenticeship, or trade certification.
Commissioning certification such as CxA, CCP, CBCP, QCxP, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Report directly to the Field Operations Director and provide updates on commissioning progress, manpower, startup activities, project readiness, and field challenges.
Execute the commissioning plan developed by the Commissioning Project Manager.
Direct and supervise daily field commissioning activities on assigned projects.
Lead commissioning technicians, startup personnel, subcontractors, manufacturers, and specialty vendors throughout commissioning activities.
Coordinate daily manpower, work assignments, and commissioning priorities.
Develop and maintain daily and weekly startup schedules aligned with project milestones.
Coordinate equipment startup with manufacturers, controls contractors, TAB agencies, electrical contractors, and subcontractors.
Verify systems are complete, operational, and ready for startup before commissioning activities.
Supervise startup and functional performance testing of HVAC, plumbing, process piping, mechanical equipment, controls, and integrated building systems.
Coordinate system flushing, pressure testing, balancing, controls integration, and equipment verification.
Identify commissioning deficiencies, troubleshoot system issues, coordinate corrective actions, and verify successful resolution.
Maintain field commissioning punch lists, deficiency logs, startup records, and testing documentation.
Coordinate commissioning with Project Superintendents, Project Managers, Project Engineers, Quality, Safety, and field operations personnel.
Ensure commissioning complies with contract requirements, project specifications, manufacturer recommendations, and company quality standards.
Conduct startup safety meetings and ensure compliance with Lockout/Tagout procedures and other commissioning safety requirements.
Support owner demonstrations, training sessions, and final system turnover.
Submit complete and accurate field commissioning documentation to the Commissioning Project Manager for project closeout.
Mentor field personnel on commissioning procedures, startup best practices, and safe execution.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Work safely at heights, around moving equipment, and in confined or restricted spaces as required.
Use required PPE and safely operate or use hand and power tools.
Follow safety protocols, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and hazard-control measures.
Communicate with team members, supervisors, and equipment operators using verbal instructions, radios, and hand signals.