Traveling – HVAC​/Refrigeration Superintendent

The Traveling – HVAC/Refrigeration Superintendent is responsible for the day-to-day field leadership and execution of assigned commercial and industrial HVAC/R construction projects. This position leads construction activities from project mobilization through installation, commissioning, punch list, and closeout, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with project specifications, company standards, and customer expectations.

The Superintendent provides direction and leadership to Foremen, Lead Installers, Apprentices, Independent Contractors, and other field personnel. The position is responsible for coordinating manpower, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and work activities while maintaining strong communication with Project Managers, General Contractors, customers, vendors, inspectors, and other project stakeholders.

The Superintendent serves as the primary field leader for assigned projects and is accountable for safety, quality, productivity, schedule performance, manpower utilization, and overall field execution.

• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day field operations of assigned commercial and industrial HVAC/R projects.
• Provide direction, leadership, and technical support to Foremen, Lead Installers, Apprentices, Independent Contractors, and other field personnel.
• Organize and direct construction personnel to ensure work is properly staffed, sequenced, and executed.
• Establish and adjust work sequences to meet project schedules and maximize field productivity.
• Coordinate HVAC/R piping, equipment installation, controls coordination, pressure testing, evacuation, charging, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Monitor daily project progress and communicate schedule, manpower, material, and productivity concerns to Project Management.
• Identify and resolve field issues involving productivity, work interfaces, manpower, materials, coordination, and construction sequencing.
• Coordinate jobsite activities with General Contractors, other subcontractors, trades, vendors, inspectors, and customers.
• Ensure materials, tools, equipment, and other resources are available when required to maintain project progress.

• Participate in project kickoff, preconstruction, constructability, workforce planning, and scheduling activities.
• Develop and maintain short-term manpower and work plans in alignment with the overall project schedule.
• Participate in Pull Planning (P2W), Six-Week Look Ahead Planning, constraint logs, and other Lean construction practices.
• Identify project constraints, schedule risks, and potential delays and develop solutions before they impact project delivery.
• Monitor manpower schedules to ensure staffing levels support project milestones and production requirements.
• Identify opportunities for prefabrication and improved installation methods to increase safety, quality, and productivity.
• Conduct regular planning and coordination meetings with field personnel and project stakeholders.

• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure all field activities comply with company safety standards, OSHA requirements, EPA regulations, applicable mechanical codes, and project requirements.
• Conduct required safety meetings, observations, inspections, and jobsite audits.
• Identify and eliminate construction and jobsite hazards as they are recognized.
• Ensure field personnel use required personal protective equipment and follow established safety procedures.
• Inspect work in progress and completed work to ensure conformance with drawings, specifications, manufacturer requirements, coordination/BIM documents, and company quality standards.
• Identify quality issues and ensure…