Site Superintendent - Field Services

XpanseHR•Vernon Township, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Our client, a well-established and respected industrial systems and services organization, is seeking a Site Superintendent – Field Services to lead on-site execution at a tier 1 food manufacturing facility. This is a senior field leadership role for a hands-on professional who combines deep mechanical installation experience with the ability to lead crews, coordinate subcontractors, and serve as the primary on-site authority. The Site Superintendent will oversee daily execution, ensure safety and quality compliance, and act as the face of the organization at the customer site. This role is anchored to a primary site and offers long-term project stability, leadership visibility, and meaningful operational ownership.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school strongly preferred.
Ideally 10+ years of industrial mechanical, installation, fabrication, or construction experience.
Strong preference for experience in food manufacturing or GMP-regulated environments.
Prior experience leading crews or supervising subcontractors in active job-site settings.
Advanced mechanical aptitude (installation, welding/fabrication, hydraulics, pneumatics).
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, layouts, and technical documentation.
Working knowledge of safety regulations, building codes, and job-site compliance.
Strong field leadership presence with the ability to direct teams and represent the organization on site.
Effective communicator with customers, site leadership, and internal stakeholders.
Organized, decisive, and able to manage multiple concurrent workstreams.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with AutoCAD or technical drawings is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day field activities for large capital projects and recurring short-duration installations.
Oversee mechanical installation, fabrication, welding, equipment assembly, and system integration.
Serve as the on-site authority for technical decisions, sequencing, and execution.
Ensure work meets engineering drawings, specifications, codes, and quality standards.
Maintain accurate daily logs, reports, and site documentation.
Direct field technicians and subcontractors across multiple trades.
Monitor workmanship, safety compliance, and schedule adherence.
Provide performance feedback and contribute to hiring, advancement, and corrective actions.
Coordinate work across union and non-union environments as required.
Plan and schedule manpower, tools, equipment, and materials.
Anticipate constraints and adjust daily and weekly plans proactively.
Support estimating and planning by evaluating site conditions and labor needs.
Act as the primary liaison with customer representatives, engineering teams, and plant leadership.
Communicate changes in scope, schedule, risk, or cost and collaborate with project leadership to resolve issues.