OFCI Mechanical Superintendent - Data Center

Kiewit • Abilene, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Superintendent to lead the installation and coordination of Owner-Furnished, Contractor-Installed (OFCI) mechanical equipment on a large-scale industrial project. This role is responsible for overseeing the receipt, inspection, storage, installation, protection, startup, and turnover of critical owner-furnished mechanical systems and equipment.
The Mechanical Superintendent will serve as the primary field leader coordinating among the client, equipment vendors, construction teams, subcontractors, field engineering, and commissioning personnel to ensure equipment is installed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with manufacturer requirements and project specifications.
This position requires a strong understanding of mechanical equipment installation, vendor coordination, logistics planning, construction sequencing, quality control, and commissioning readiness. The successful candidate will drive schedule performance while ensuring safe execution and successful turnover of mechanical systems.

Requirements

• 5+ years of industrial construction experience with at least 3 years in a Superintendent or equivalent leadership role.
• Experience managing installation of large mechanical equipment packages on industrial, power, manufacturing, water, data center, or EPC projects.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating owner-furnished equipment (OFCI) and working directly with equipment vendors and manufacturer representatives.
• Strong knowledge of equipment receiving, preservation, rigging, setting, alignment, startup support, turnover, and commissioning processes.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, vendor installation requirements, equipment layouts, piping drawings, and technical specifications.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders including owners, suppliers, subcontractors, engineering teams, and commissioning personnel.
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Responsibilities

• Lead field execution of OFCI mechanical equipment installation activities.
• Coordinate receipt, inspection, inventory, storage, preservation, and installation of owner-furnished equipment.
• Interface directly with equipment manufacturers and vendor representatives regarding installation requirements, startup support, warranty requirements, and field issue resolution.
• Review equipment submittals, installation manuals, vendor requirements, and turnover documentation to ensure compliance during construction.
• Coordinate delivery schedules, laydown requirements, rigging plans, and installation sequencing for large mechanical equipment packages.
• Work with field engineering and project controls teams to ensure equipment procurement and installation milestones are achieved.
• Monitor equipment status and identify potential impacts to construction or commissioning schedules.
• Ensure all equipment installations meet manufacturer tolerances, project specifications, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate mechanical completion activities, punch list resolution, testing, and turnover documentation.
• Lead readiness reviews and support startup and commissioning teams throughout turnover activities.

Benefits

• top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• life insurance
• disability
• retirement plans with matching
• generous paid time off
• Relocation assistance or per diem options provided for projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed