Mechanical Superintendent
About The Position
The Mechanical Superintendent will take ownership of day-to-day field operations across the mechanical scope of a major ground-up data center project in Michigan City, Indiana. This full-time, site-based position works closely with Project Managers, MEP teams, mechanical subcontractors, commissioning teams, and project leadership. The Superintendent will drive the mechanical programme, coordinate multiple trade partners, and ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with the project schedule. Recent data center or mission critical construction experience is essential. The role covers HVAC, chilled water, piping, mechanical infrastructure, and installation of equipment such as chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, pumps, and piping systems. It also involves field coordination and planning, monitoring schedule progress, addressing constructability and sequencing issues, supporting MEP coordination and clash resolution, and coordinating inspections, testing, startup, commissioning, turnover, and closeout. The package includes a competitive base salary, per diem, and travel expenses for travelling candidates. This is a long-term project opportunity with an established General Contractor.
Requirements
- Recent data center or mission critical construction experience.
- Strong General Contractor or Construction Manager experience.
- Previous experience as a Mechanical Superintendent, MEP Superintendent, HVAC Superintendent, or Senior Mechanical Superintendent.
- Experience delivering large-scale ground-up data center construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, chilled water, piping, and mechanical systems.
- Experience with chillers, pumps, CRAH/CRAC units, and mechanical plant.
- Experience managing mechanical subcontractors and trade partners.
- Strong understanding of MEP construction sequencing and coordination.
- Experience supporting startup, testing, and commissioning.
- Strong knowledge of construction safety, quality, and field operations.
- Ability to work full-time on site in Michigan City, Indiana.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Travel expenses are available for travelling candidates.
- Travelling Superintendents are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Manage mechanical construction activities across the data center project.
- Oversee HVAC, chilled water, piping, and mechanical infrastructure.
- Manage mechanical subcontractors and field crews.
- Coordinate equipment installation, startup, and commissioning.
- Drive daily field coordination, sequencing, and short-term planning.
- Review mechanical drawings, specifications, and installation requirements.
- Monitor progress against the construction schedule.
- Coordinate mechanical work with electrical, controls, structural, and architectural teams.
- Manage installation of chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, pumps, piping systems, and associated mechanical equipment.
- Identify field, sequencing, and constructability issues and drive solutions.
- Support MEP coordination and clash resolution.
- Maintain quality and safety standards across the mechanical scope.
- Coordinate inspections, testing, startup, and commissioning activities.
- Manage punch list, turnover, and project closeout.
- Lead subcontractor and trade coordination meetings.
- Report progress, risks, and field issues to project leadership.
- Manage schedules, manpower, and subcontractor performance.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Excellent per diem
- Travel expenses available for travelling candidates
- Long-term project opportunity
- Opportunity to work with an established General Contractor
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
