Mechanical General Superintendent

Elmington • Nashville, TN

2d

About The Position

The Mechanical General Superintendent leads and standardizes mechanical field operations across assigned EdgeHill Integrated Systems projects, with a primary focus on HVAC construction, equipment installation, ductwork, ventilation, mechanical piping, controls coordination, testing, and commissioning. The role oversees and develops Superintendents and field teams, directs subcontractor performance and resource planning, and works with Project Managers and leadership to protect safety, quality, schedule, productivity, and project financial performance.

This position provides portfolio-level field leadership, supports project startup through closeout, and reinforces consistent EIS procedures across mechanical projects. The role also promotes professional customer relationships, continuous improvement, and disciplined execution. Regular travel between assigned jobsites and occasional overnight travel may be required, depending on project locations and operational needs.

Requirements

• Generally 10 or more years of commercial or multifamily mechanical/HVAC construction experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading Superintendents or multiple field teams.
• Strong practical knowledge of HVAC equipment, duct systems, ventilation, mechanical piping, controls interfaces, system testing, commissioning, and applicable codes and manufacturer requirements.
• Experience directing subcontracted field labor, reviewing project schedules and budgets, managing inspections and closeout, and using Procore or comparable construction management tools.
• Ability to work outdoors on construction sites in all types of weather.
• Ability to recognize jobsite hazards and respond accordingly to protect the workforce and support OSHA-compliant safeguards.
• Ability to travel regularly between assigned jobsites; occasional overnight travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Technology, HVAC, or a related field; equivalent progressive field leadership experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Lead, audit, and reinforce EIS safety requirements across mechanical projects, including lift and rigging plans, work at heights, hot work, lockout/tagout, material handling, and jobsite housekeeping.
• Direct and develop Mechanical Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, and field personnel across multiple projects; assign priorities, coach performance, and maintain accountability.
• Participate in estimating-to-operations turnovers and project startups; review mechanical scope, contract requirements, bid assumptions, project risks, logistics, milestones, and field readiness.
• Confirm mechanical mobilization plans address access, staging, storage, hoisting and rigging, equipment delivery paths, roof access, site safety, and subcontractor readiness.
• Review current drawings, specifications, coordination documents, RFIs, and approved submittals with field teams to identify constructability conflicts before installation.
• Oversee constructability and installation sequencing for HVAC equipment, ductwork, ventilation and exhaust, insulation, refrigerant, condensate, and hydronic piping where in scope, and controls interfaces.
• Lead mechanical coordination with the GC, design teams, electrical trades, structural trades, roofing, and other affected parties to protect access, clearances, penetrations, and work sequence.
• Ensure Superintendents prepare and maintain six-week lookaheads, near-term work plans, subcontractor manpower plans, material plans, and measurable production goals.
• Track subcontractor crew levels, installed quantities, field productivity, quality, and schedule commitments; promptly correct deficiencies and document recurring performance problems.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to verify equipment and submittal approvals, release priorities, purchase orders, long-lead deliveries, material tracking, and stored equipment protection.
• Enforce mechanical QA/QC checklists and inspection readiness, including installation verification, support and seismic requirements, equipment access, duct testing, piping testing, and required documentation.
• Coordinate startup readiness, equipment manufacturer participation, controls integration, testing and balancing, functional testing, commissioning, and corrective actions with project teams.
• Review daily reports, field photos, RFI and submittal statuses, inspection records, subcontractor reports, and open-issue logs for accurate and timely documentation.
• Partner with Project Managers on WIP and production percent complete, labor forecasts, equipment and material exposure, schedule recovery, T&M records, and change-order risk.
• Lead field issue resolution and elevate safety, scope, quality, cost, schedule, or contractual concerns to the appropriate Project Manager or Director before exposure increases.
• Coordinate field resources and support planning across concurrent projects, balancing Superintendent coverage, available subcontractor crews, specialized equipment, and critical milestones.
• Train and mentor field leadership in EIS SOPs, the Job Startup Checklist, Battle Rhythm, Procore, SharePoint, lookaheads, quality controls, and subcontractor accountability.
• Direct mechanical punch, deficiency correction, equipment startup records, TAB reports, warranties, O&M manuals, training, demobilization, and turnover readiness with project teams.
• Promote consistent EIS field standards, professional customer relationships, continuous improvement, and disciplined execution on assigned projects.
• Perform periodic project site walks and other related field duties as necessary; use of hand tools or field demonstrations may be required.

Benefits

• Opportunities for advancement and career succession.
• Recognition and rewards for contributions to collective success.
• Autonomy and an environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree