Mechanical Superintendent - Per Diem

Mechanical Superintendent
- Per Diem Offered!

Kittery, Maine
- Posted on June 18, 2026 Published By Taylor Sorensen

Trillium Construction is hiring for a Mechanical Superintendent to oversee a 3-year long infrastructure project at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME. The project is to help modernize the shipyard to support the maintenance needs of the Virginia-class submarines. We're hiring ASAP, and offering a salary starting $140,000/yr, and increasing with relevant experience, plus $125/day per diem for all 7 days!

Duties:

• Organize and plan the job with the Project Manager and assist as required.
• Direct oversight responsibility of time sheets for labor and equipment, as well as daily reports complete with quantities worked.
• Develop and maintain client, subcontractor and team member relationships.
• Review, maintain, and monitor crew's productivity and goals daily.
• Review cost reports monthly, initiate field change requests, and prepare vendor or subcontractor back charges with the Project Manager/Project Engineer.
• Enforce quality control and safety policies on all aspects of construction.
• Provide General Superintendent with a three week look ahead schedule.
• Conduct daily huddles, stretching exercises, and weekly Toolbox Talk with crew.
• Provide Job Hazard Analysis prior to new work activities and review with crew.
• Develop material handling plans with Foremen.
• Ensure that delivery receipts are collected and submitted to field engineers.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Civil Construction preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 8 years of successful and progressive experience in the mechanical construction field.
• Experience in scheduling, ordering, field supervision, quality control, and production of all phases of mechanical construction.
• OSHA 10 certified.
• Ability to pass all pre-employment screenings, and work on military projects

Trillium Construction Services has been recruiting and hiring construction and skilled trades talent for over 30 years. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and other leave, if applicable. Trillium's offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.