Mechanical Superintendent - Commercial

Atlantic Constructors•Richmond, VA

12d

About The Position

Atlantic Constructors is seeking a Mechanical Superintendent to oversee the day-to-day activities of crews on assigned commercial construction projects. The role provides crew guidance and direction on budgeting and scheduling and ensures job quality and customer satisfaction throughout each project. The superintendent builds relationships with clients, customers, and vendors and also works directly on a wide range of skilled construction tasks. The position supervises field crews, subcontractors, and craft activities; coordinates construction methods, staffing, materials, equipment, mechanical and plumbing sources, schedules, and documentation; and works with other crafts, company departments, contractors, engineering, estimating, project teams, Quality Control, and other support functions. The superintendent helps ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, schedules, inspections, and safety requirements, and resolves construction issues through productivity monitoring, documentation, and corrective action. The role may involve travel to multiple job sites, typically without overnight stays.

Requirements

At least 7 years of 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; 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, pay attention to detail, and solve problems.
Must adhere to company policies and procedures.
Must be available to report to multiple job sites as assigned.
Able to work in varying indoor and outdoor temperatures and inclement weather, and in areas with moderate or high noise, fumes, or airborne particles; may work in confined spaces or at heights.
Able to use construction equipment, including heavy machinery, hand tools, and power tools; work aloft, climb, bend, pull, reach overhead, stand or walk for long periods, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
Able to identify all colors of color-coded cables and wires and demonstrate close and distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

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 sources, scheduling, and documentation.
Coordinate work among different crafts, company departments, and other contractors.
Perform a wide range of skilled construction tasks directly.
Liaise with engineering, estimating, and project teams to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and schedules.
Coordinate with Quality Control, Engineering, and other departments to ensure required materials, equipment, inspections, and craft support are provided.
Resolve construction issues, monitor productivity, ensure craft compliance with project safety requirements, and document and implement corrective actions.
Perform other duties as assigned.