Mechanical Superintendent of Industrial Services

Together We Build – Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety

At Kelso Industries, 3,500+ employees across 30 companies work together to deliver exceptional HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of a team where innovation, excellence, and safety come first.

We respectfully ask external recruiters and staffing agencies not to submit candidates. We only accept direct applications.

Reports To: Division Directors

FLSA Status: Exempt

We build with purpose—delivering superior, innovative construction solutions rooted in decades of proven expertise and driven by a shared passion for excellence. By fostering a culture of integrity, stewardship, and collaboration—both within our team and with our partners—we create lasting value, inspire trust, and lead transformative progress for our industry and communities.

As a Superintendent, your primary focus will be on planning, coordinating, and leading field operations to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with contract requirements. This role is responsible for day‑to‑day jobsite leadership including schedule coordination, subcontractor management, quality control, productivity tracking, and workforce supervision.

The Superintendent works closely with Project Managers, Foremen, subcontractors, owners, and general contractors to deliver successful projects while maintaining RMR’s standards for safety, professionalism, and performance. This position will require travel.

• Lead and manage day‑to‑day field operations on assigned projects from mobilization through closeout
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with OSHA, company safety policies, and site‑specific requirements
• Coordinate jobsite manpower, material deliveries, equipment, and subcontractor activities to meet schedule demands
• Maintain jobsite productivity and ensure work is performed in accordance with plans, specifications, and contract documents
• Conduct daily site walks and inspections to monitor safety, quality, and progress
• Develop and maintain short‑term look‑ahead schedules in coordination with the Project Manager
• Participate in project planning meetings, preconstruction meetings, and jobsite coordination meetings
• Communicate effectively with owners, general contractors, inspectors, and project stakeholders
• Track field progress, document daily reports, and support accurate reporting of labor, production, and project status
• Identify and proactively resolve field issues including constructability concerns, schedule impacts, and manpower constraints
• Support field layout, installation sequencing, and coordination with other trades
• Ensure field teams have the tools, information, and support needed to execute work efficiently
• Maintain jobsite documentation including RFIs, safety reports, daily logs, inspections, and punch lists
• Support project closeout activities including punch completion, turnover documentation, and final inspections
• Uphold RMR’s standards of professionalism, leadership, and accountability on every jobsite

• Previous experience with a proven track record as a Construction Superintendent (or similar role), preferably in a self‑performing trade environment
• Strong knowledge of jobsite safety, quality, and health guidelines
• In‑depth understanding of construction operations, field sequencing, and site coordination
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and schedules
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; working knowledge of Microsoft Project preferred
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Ability to communicate professionally with field teams, clients, and subcontractors
• Ability to lead, motivate, and manage crews effectively
• OSHA 30 certification required

• Strong field leadership skills with the ability to coordinate multiple crews and subcontractors
• Working knowledge of construction best practices, jobsite logistics, and installation sequencing
• Ability to identify schedule risks, manpower…