Construction Superintendent - Mechanical

Company Description

Position:
Mechanical Construction Superintendent - Data Centers

Location:

Home Base:
Central, NY (Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse) U.S. Project Sites (Travel Required; Regionally Based Candidates Preferred)

Reports To:

Senior Construction Manager / Project Executive

Ramboll in Americas

Ramboll has nearly 2,000 experts working across 50 offices in the Americas applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions within Environment & Health, Water, Energy and Planning & Urban Design. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Construction Superintendent to lead field execution of mechanical systems on large-scale data center construction projects. You will oversee daily on-site activities related to HVAC, chilled water, air distribution, and other mechanical infrastructure, ensuring quality, safety, and schedule performance in support of high-reliability operations.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Field Leadership & Mechanical Execution

* Direct and supervise mechanical subcontractors on the installation of HVAC systems, chilled water piping, ductwork, CRAH/CRAC units, pumps, and mechanical equipment.

* Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with construction documents, project specifications, and mechanical codes.

* Coordinate with trade partners and general contractor teams to support integrated construction workflows.

Scheduling & Coordination

* Develop and maintain mechanical lookahead schedules, ensuring alignment with project milestones and MEP sequencing.

* Identify schedule risks early and coordinate solutions to maintain overall project progress.

* Work closely with electrical and controls teams to coordinate mechanical system startup, testing, and integration.

Quality Control & Commissioning Support

* Perform field inspections to verify proper installation, system layout, and performance readiness.

* Ensure compliance with QA/QC standards and support the commissioning process, including functional performance testing and punch list resolution.

* Assist with turnover documentation and ensure mechanical systems meet commissioning and owner expectations.

Safety & Compliance

* Enforce mechanical safety practices including confined space, rigging, lifting operations, and hot work protocols.

* Conduct toolbox talks, participate in job hazard analyses (JHAs), and collaborate with EHS teams to maintain a safe jobsite.

* Verify subcontractor compliance with all project-specific safety requirements.

Documentation & Communication

* Maintain detailed daily reports, track site activity and workforce hours, and document issues and resolutions.

* Review and coordinate RFIs, field directives, and submittal updates related to mechanical scope.

* Communicate regularly with project leadership on progress, field conditions, and resource needs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

* 7-10+ years of mechanical construction experience with at least 3 years in a superintendent or supervisory role.

* Experience working on data center, industrial, healthcare, semiconductor, or other mission-critical projects with complex mechanical infrastructure.

* Strong understanding of HVAC systems, chilled water distribution, hydronic systems, airflow management, and related components.

* Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, specifications, and coordination plans.

Preferred Qualifications:

* OSHA 30 certification or equivalent mechanical safety training.

* Experience with commissioning support and mechanical system turnover.

* Proficiency with digital tools such as BIM 360, Bluebeam, and scheduling software.

* Familiarity with ASHRAE standards, energy efficiency practices, and high-reliability cooling system design.

Personal Attributes:

* Strong field presence and ability to lead by example in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment.

* Excellent organizational and communication skills.

* Practical, solutions-oriented mindset with a commitment to safety and quality.

* Ability to coordinate across disciplines and resolve field conflicts…