Project Superintendent

Trane Technologies • Ashland, VA

16d

About The Position

Trane Technologies’ Richmond Area Energy Services group is seeking a Project Superintendent to assist the Project Manager in completing projects to the standards of excellence established by the company and customer. The Superintendent may lead assigned tasks with limited oversight. This role leads on-site construction for a complete university dormitory renovation, including building renovation, infrastructure upgrades, and utility trade work. The position prioritizes customer engagement; when not interacting with customers, the employee collaborates with colleagues in the office.

The Superintendent oversees field execution, subcontractors, vendors, and field staff; plans and coordinates work across trades; and helps maintain project schedules, safety, quality, and turnover requirements. The role coordinates with the Project Manager and project leadership to align field activities with project goals and supports project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, as-built conditions, and deficiency tracking.

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.
• No major or frequent traffic violations, including DUI, hit and run, license suspension, reckless/careless driving, multiple smaller infractions, or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as required.

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

Benefits

• Health insurance, with benefits beginning on day one for the employee and family.
• Holistic wellness programs with incentives.
• Fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, and sick leave.
• Additional options to support 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