Project Superintendent

Trane Technologies • Ashland, VA

13d

About The Position

Trane Technologies’ Richmond Area Energy Services group is hiring a Project Superintendent. The role assists the Project Manager in ensuring projects are completed to the standards established by the company and customer, and leads assigned tasks with limited oversight. The position prioritizes customer engagement; when not interacting directly with customers, the employee collaborates with colleagues in the office.

The Project Superintendent leads on-site construction for the complete renovation of a university dormitory, including building renovation, infrastructure upgrades, and utility trade work. The role supervises subcontractors, vendors, and field staff; coordinates schedules and trades; and helps deliver the project safely, on schedule, and in accordance with project requirements. The work includes coordination around academic calendars, campus access limitations, student occupancy, phased turnover, utility shutdowns and tie-ins, inspections, commissioning, and project documentation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Typically at least 5 years of experience in general construction.
• Experience in project supervision, project coordination, or related work.
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Working proficiency with a handheld computer, such as a smartphone or iPad.
• Valid driver’s license held for at least 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Procore.
• State contractor licenses, such as HVAC Journeyman, Boiler Operator, or Gas Installer.
• OSHA 30.

Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site construction activities for a complete university dormitory renovation.
• Provide field supervision for building renovation, infrastructure upgrades, and utility trade work.
• Direct and coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and field staff.
• Develop and maintain a job-site culture focused on safety, accountability, teamwork, and quality.
• Partner with the Project Manager and project leadership team to align field execution with project goals.
• Lead pull planning, short-interval planning, and look-ahead scheduling for all phases of work.
• Coordinate sequencing of demolition, selective demolition, abatement-related work if applicable, structural modifications, interior build-out, MEP systems, and utility upgrades.
• Schedule and coordinate building and utility trades to minimize conflicts.
• Manage milestone dates tied to academic calendars, student occupancy, campus access restrictions, and phased turnover.
• Identify schedule risks and implement recovery plans as needed.
• Coordinate major trades, including demolition, concrete and masonry, carpentry and framing, roofing and waterproofing, doors and hardware, finishes, mechanical/HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, low-voltage systems, elevators if applicable, civil/site work, and utilities.
• Coordinate utility-system shutdowns, tie-ins, relocations, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure subcontractors understand project phasing, access restrictions, safety requirements, and quality expectations.
• Lead daily subcontractor coordination meetings and field progress meetings.
• Enforce site safety requirements in compliance with company policy, OSHA regulations, and project-specific safety plans.
• Promote proactive safety planning for demolition, confined spaces, utility interruptions, hot work, crane operations, temporary protections, and occupied-campus conditions.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and toolbox talks, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Ensure subcontractors maintain safe work practices and proper documentation.
• Oversee field quality to ensure work complies with plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.
• Coordinate inspections, mockups, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Identify and resolve workmanship issues, constructability concerns, and trade coordination conflicts.
• Verify completion of punch-list items and turnover requirements.
• Support project document control for RFIs, submittals, as-built conditions, and deficiency tracking in coordination with the project team.

Benefits

• Health insurance and holistic wellness programs with incentives, available from day one for the employee and family.
• Fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options supporting volunteer and parental leave.
• 401(k) match.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs.
• Tuition assistance and student debt support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED