Mechanical Superintendent
Ames Construction · Farmington, NM · Today
EngineeringFull-time
Essential Functions
- Direct and oversee daily mechanical field operations, including self-perform crews and mechanical subcontractors.
- Cookordinate the sequencing and installation of mechanical systems (piping, HVAC, plumbing, process, and equipment) with other trades to maintain workflow and schedule.
- Interpret and enforce compliance with drawings, specifications, submittals, and approved shop drawings.
- Manage material deliveries, staging, and equipment logistics to support uninterrupted production.
Safety & Quality Champion
- Achieve a safety-first culture, ensuring adherence to all OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and site-specific safety plans.
- Conduct daily huddles, toolbox talks, and job hazard analyses (JHAs) for mechanical activities.
- Perform quality control inspections, verify installations meet code and contract requirements, and manage punch-list resolution.
Scheduling & Planning
- Develop and maintain short-interval (look-ahead) schedules for mechanical scopes in coordination with the project schedule.
- Identify constraints, resource needs, and potential delays; proactively communicate solutions to the project team.
- Track production rates and labor productivity against budget and schedule.
Coordination & Communication
- Collaborate with the Project Manager, Superintendents, engineers, and subcontractors to resolve field conflicts and RFIs.
- Participate in coordination and BIM/clash-detection meetings to prevent installation conflicts.
- Document daily field activities, manpower, equipment usage, and progress through daily reports.
Team Leadership
- Supervise, mentor, and develop field crews, foremen, and apprentices.
- Manage crew assignments, workforce planning, and performance in the field.
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and respectful work environment.