Mechanical Superintendent

• Lead mechanical teams for large-scale projects from preconstruction through final completion
• Direct and coordinate construction activities for mechanical industrial projects
• Oversee one large project or several smaller projects
• Ensure project goals are achieved within prescribed time frames and funding parameters
• Manage Project Engineers, General Foremen, and Foremen, including team direction, coordination, and evaluation
• Establish a 24/7 safety culture for crews
• Maintain liaison with prime clients to facilitate construction activities
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate projects to meet milestones and budgets
• Ensure team members have appropriate equipment, materials, and information
• Provide technical expertise and assist with difficult construction, startup, and closeout issues
• Address personnel-related issues with the Project Manager and Director
• Identify and minimize obstacles throughout construction
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards
• Assign project duties, responsibilities, and authority
• Review project proposals, plans, time frames, funding limitations, staffing requirements, and resources
• Review personnel status reports and modify schedules/plans as needed
• Resolve technical problems and coordinate activities with subcontractors
• Analyze and execute CPM-based project schedules
• Represent the company in Owner progress meetings
• Lead daily field coordination, weekly block schedule, and monthly safety kickoff meetings
• Conduct supervisory activities including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning work, performance appraisal, rewards/discipline, complaint handling, and problem resolution

• 10 years of field experience with a background as a skilled tradesperson OR a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or construction management plus 7 years of field experience
• 4-year engineering or construction management degree or equivalent technical experience progressing through the ranks from Journeyman to Foreman to Superintendent
• Prior experience working on union projects strongly preferred
• Advanced knowledge of the construction industry
• Ability to think strategically and plan over a 1–3-year time span
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to understand and interpret safety laws, company policies/standards, and labor collective bargaining agreements
• Thorough understanding of basic and complex construction management processes and building techniques
• Prior direct profit and loss responsibility and accountability
• Advanced computer skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Problem analysis and resolution skills; sound judgment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a wide cross section of individuals
• Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, and standards
• Ability to manage a team of varied self-performing trade disciplines

Demonstrates extensive experience in leading mechanical teams and managing large-scale construction projects, ensuring adherence to safety standards, project timelines, and budget constraints. Possesses advanced knowledge of construction management processes and the ability to effectively coordinate and resolve technical issues.

• Project Management
• Construction Management
• Team Leadership
• Safety Compliance
• Profit and Loss Responsibility

• Mechanical Engineering
• Construction Management
• CPM-Based Project Scheduling
• Building Techniques
• Technical Problem Resolution
• Project Proposal Review
• Budget Management
• Field Coordination
• Union Project Experience
• Advanced Computer Skills

• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Strategic Thinking
• Relationship Building
• Problem Analysis

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

• Construction Industry
• Safety Laws
• Labor Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Self-Performing Trade Disciplines
• Performance Standards