Mechanical Superintendent - Commercial

Atlantic Constructors•Charlottesville, VA

12d

About The Position

The Mechanical Superintendent oversees the day-to-day activities of crews on assigned commercial construction projects and provides guidance on budgeting and scheduling. The role is responsible for maintaining job quality and customer satisfaction throughout each project, and for building positive working relationships with clients, customers, and vendors. It is also a working superintendent position, involving direct performance of a wide range of skilled construction tasks. The superintendent supervises field crews, subcontractors, and craft activities; coordinates work across crafts, company departments, and contractors; and serves as a liaison among engineering, estimating, and project teams to support compliance with drawings, specifications, and schedules. The role coordinates required materials, equipment, inspections, and craft support with other departments, and addresses construction issues including productivity, safety compliance, and corrective action. The position may involve travel to multiple job sites, typically without overnight stays.

Requirements

At least 7 years of previous experience as a General Foreman, General Superintendent, or equivalent combination of vocational training and experience.
Ability to successfully supervise a large crew of 20 or more, with 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, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work across varied disciplines.
Ability to effectively present information to customers, clients, and colleagues.
OSHA 30 and CPR credentials.
Knowledge of reading, interpreting, and working from design drawings (isometric and orthographic), design guides, specifications, support drawings, contract documents, and subcontractor site coordination.
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.

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 determining construction methods, manpower levels, material quantities, equipment, mechanical and plumbing sources, 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 help ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and schedules.
Coordinate with departments such as Quality Control and Engineering to ensure materials, equipment, inspections, and craft support are in place.
Resolve construction issues, monitor productivity, ensure craft compliance with project safety requirements, and document and implement corrective action.
Perform other duties as assigned.