HVAC Superintendent

Position Overview

IES Residential is seeking an experienced HVAC Superintendent to join the team. The role requires a highly organized, safety‑focused leader who can effectively oversee HVAC foremen and field crews, coordinate manpower and job site operations, and ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with company quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily HVAC construction and field operations across assigned residential and light‑commercial job sites.
• Lead HVAC foremen and field crews to ensure productivity, safety, installation quality, and project requirements are consistently met.
• Plan workforce needs and allocate manpower efficiently across assigned projects.
• Coordinate with project managers to maintain project schedules, budgets, job costing, productivity, and installation quality.
• Review project plans, specifications, field drawings, schedules, and operational requirements to support accurate and timely project execution.
• Coordinate with pre‑construction and drafting teams to ensure field drawings and project documentation are accurate and up to date.
• Monitor job progress, daily reports, inspections, site conditions, productivity, safety, and quality throughout all phases of construction.
• Attend production, coordination, and job‑site meetings as required.
• Identify and resolve field challenges, manpower conflicts, scheduling delays, safety concerns, and coordination issues with other trades.
• Coordinate with project managers, customers, office staff, vendors, subcontractors, and field teams regarding project schedules and operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA safety standards, applicable building codes, and operational procedures.
• Conduct safety observations, reinforce safe work practices, and promote a safe and accountable work culture across field crews.
• Maintain accurate job‑site documentation, reports, inspections, and project records.
• Assist with workforce planning, scheduling, material coordination, and equipment usage.
• Provide leadership, coaching, training, and support to HVAC foremen and field personnel to improve performance, productivity, and trade knowledge.
• Support training initiatives for field leadership, material handling procedures, trade skill assessments, and employee onboarding evaluations.
• Collaborate with training teams and field leadership to enhance HVAC trade training and employee development programs.
• Maintain professionalism and excellent customer service at all times.
• Perform additional administrative and operational support tasks as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of HVAC experience.
• At least 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience within HVAC or construction operations.
• Experience managing manpower planning, job costing, construction quality, and field operations.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, materials, equipment, installation methods, tools, and construction practices.
• Strong knowledge of workplace safety practices, OSHA requirements, applicable building codes, and industry standards.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, project plans, specifications, and other project documentation.
• Strong leadership and team‑management skills with the ability to effectively lead, coach, and develop HVAC field personnel.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to identify and resolve job‑site issues, manpower conflicts, scheduling concerns, and operational challenges.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced construction environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Ability to pass pre‑employment screenings such as background and motor vehicle record checks.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English as necessary to understand safety procedures, project requirements, and effectively communicate with field teams.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Relevant HVAC or construction industry certifications or licenses preferred, and required where necessary to perform job duties.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Use HVAC tools, equipment, phones, tablets, and other applicable technology.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and adapt to changing project and operational demands.
• Ability to work overtime, modified schedules, or occasional weekends as business needs require.
• Stand, walk, climb ladders and stairs, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach, and lift throughout the workday.
• Access and work around rooftops, attics, crawl spaces, confined areas, and elevated work locations.
• Demonstrate proper use of HVAC tools and equipment for training or instructional purposes.
• Sit for extended periods while driving to and between job sites.
• Work primarily on active residential and light‑commercial construction sites, indoors and outdoors, with exposure to heat, cold, humidity, construction noise, dust, and other job‑site conditions.
• Wear required safety gear and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain dependable transportation and consistent, reliable attendance to meet project and operational needs.
• Exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions within established company policies and procedures.
• Communicate in person, by phone, and electronically using tablets, smartphones, and other office technology.
• Travel to multiple job sites throughout the Austin, Texas area as required.
• Perform all work on‑site and in person; this is not a remote or hybrid position.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull at least 50 pounds.

License Required

Yes

Location

Austin, Texas, United States

Company Overview

IES Residential, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest and most respected electrical, plumbing, HVAC, solar, and cable solutions providers for single‑family homes and multi‑family complexes. Since 1973, IES delivers comprehensive integrated solutions that light up homes and empower lives. The company is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC, generated over $2.8 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2024, and employs more than 9,400 people at over 131 domestic locations.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Company 401(k) plan with employer contribution match
• Company‑paid time off
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Choice of medical coverage including prescription and short‑term disability plans
• Choice of dental and vision coverage
• Optional long‑term disability, critical illness, accident, legal and pet coverage
• Auto and home insurance discount programs