Mechanical Superintendent - Commercial

Atlantic Constructors•Louisa, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Superintendent oversees the day-to-day activities of crews on assigned commercial construction projects. The role guides crews in budgeting and scheduling and ensures job quality and customer satisfaction at each project stage. It also builds relationships with clients, customers, and vendors to support a positive work environment. In addition to supervisory responsibilities, this is a working superintendent position that performs a wide range of skilled construction tasks. The superintendent supervises field crews, subcontractors, and craft activities; coordinates construction methods, staffing, materials, equipment, mechanical and plumbing resources, scheduling, and documentation; and coordinates work across crafts, departments, and other contractors. The role liaises with engineering, estimating, and project teams to meet drawing, specification, and schedule requirements, and works with Quality Control and Engineering to coordinate materials, equipment, inspections, and craft support. It also addresses construction issues, monitors productivity and safety compliance, and documents and implements corrective actions. The position may require reporting to multiple job sites and travel, typically not overnight. Work may take place indoors or outdoors in varying temperatures and weather, areas with moderate or high noise, dusty or fume-exposed areas, confined spaces, or at heights. The role routinely uses construction equipment, heavy machinery, hand tools, and power tools, and may involve climbing, working aloft, bending, pulling, reaching overhead, prolonged standing or walking, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

7+ years of experience as a General Foreman, General Superintendent, or an equivalent combination of vocational training and experience.
Ability to successfully supervise a large crew of 20 or more and prior experience supervising large teams.
Knowledge of man-hour reports, job-cost reports, workforce planning, and estimating.
Advanced understanding of construction cost control, forecasting, and goal setting.
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work across varied disciplines.
Ability to effectively present information to customers, clients, and colleagues.
OSHA 30 and CPR.
Knowledge of reading, interpreting, and working to design drawings (isometric and orthographic), design guides, specifications, support drawings, contract documents, and subcontractor site coordination requirements.
Ability to multitask, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, attend to detail, and solve problems.
Must adhere to company policies and procedures.
Must be available to report to multiple job sites as assigned.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds, and visual requirements including identifying colors of color-coded cables or wires.

Nice To Haves

10 years of experience as a Superintendent in a heavy mechanical construction environment.
Prior military experience.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

Supervise field crews, subcontractors, and craft activities, including construction methods, manpower levels, material quantities, equipment, mechanical and plumbing resources, scheduling, and documentation.
Coordinate work among different crafts, company departments, and other contractors.
Perform a wide range of skilled construction tasks.
Liaise with engineering, estimating, and project teams to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and schedules.
Coordinate with departments such as Quality Control and Engineering to ensure required materials, equipment, inspections, and craft support are in place.
Resolve construction issues, monitor productivity and craft compliance with project safety requirements, and document and implement corrective actions.
Perform other duties as assigned.