Mechanical Superintendent

AstraWorks is a recruiting agency focused on the Construction Design/Build market. We place professionals across various disciplines including Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Environmental, Real Estate and Operations.

The ideal candidate is a strong field leader with significant mechanical construction experience who is comfortable working on large, complex industrial or power projects and coordinating multiple trades and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day mechanical construction activities on large-scale power and heavy industrial projects

• Direct mechanical subcontractors, field crews, and craft personnel to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and according to project plans and specifications

• Plan manpower, equipment, materials, and work activities to support project milestones and schedule requirements

• Coordinate mechanical construction with electrical, civil, structural, instrumentation and other project disciplines

• Oversee installation of mechanical systems including piping, HVAC, process equipment, pumps, compressors, boilers, cooling systems, and other industrial equipment

• Review drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and field changes to identify constructability issues and resolve problems in the field

• Monitor subcontractor performance, productivity, quality, and schedule adherence

• Conduct daily planning meetings, coordination meetings, and field inspections

• Partner closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, engineers, subcontractors, and client representatives

• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality control, and compliance with project requirements

• Support mechanical commissioning, startup, punch list, turnover, and project closeout activities

• Identify potential schedule, manpower, material, and constructability issues and develop solutions before they impact the project

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industrial, power, or heavy construction experience

• Strong mechanical construction background with demonstrated field supervision experience

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Superintendent, General Superintendent, Mechanical Construction Manager, or similar field leadership role

• Experience managing mechanical subcontractors and large field crews

• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, piping, equipment installation, and industrial construction methods

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents

• Strong understanding of construction safety, quality, scheduling, and field coordination

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, large-scale construction environment

• Willingness to travel and work at project sites for extended project durations