Mechanical Superintendent - HVAC

Responsibilities

• Aid in estimating for HVAC and mechanical scopes and provide preconstruction services
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to develop CPM schedules, focusing on HVAC procurement, installation, startup, and turnover milestones
• Develop and maintain project site logistics plans for HVAC equipment deliveries, material staging, crane picks, and installation sequencing
• Ensure a thorough understanding of contract documents, mechanical drawings, specifications, coordination drawings, and project requirements
• Manage labor forces and coordinate trade foremen to optimize performance on HVAC scopes
• Review and understand material budgets and support equipment purchases
• Monitor project costs, labor productivity, and installation performance; identify areas for improvement
• Lead the quality process for HVAC systems, including layout, installation, testing, balancing, startup, and commissioning readiness
• Lead safety and accident prevention programs for all HVAC and mechanical field activities
• Document daily construction activities related to HVAC progress, manpower, deliveries, issues, and inspections
• Chair or support weekly subcontractor and trade coordination meetings, focusing on HVAC interfaces and sequencing
• Develop and maintain short-term schedules for HVAC work activities
• Support Project Engineers in the shop drawing and submittal process for HVAC equipment, controls, and related materials
• Verify that as-built drawings and field markups for HVAC systems are up-to-date
• Implement all applicable safety programs and EEO/Affirmative Action programs
• Coordinate HVAC work with other trades including electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and general trades to minimize conflicts and maintain production flow
• Lead field execution for ductwork, piping, equipment setting, controls coordination, startup activities, and final turnover of HVAC systems
• Support inspections, testing requirements, punch list completion, and owner turnover documentation for HVAC systems
• Identify and resolve field issues related to constructability, installation sequence, manpower planning, and system completion

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of applicable field leadership experience
• Significant experience in HVAC, mechanical, or MEP construction field operations
• Previous experience directing and coordinating HVAC/mechanical trades
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, construction principles, field practices, and sequencing requirements
• Experience leading installation of ductwork, piping, mechanical equipment, and related HVAC systems
• Self-perform construction management experience highly preferred
• Previous experience working closely with Project Management teams through successful completion of project phases
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and production performance
• Preferred experience with self-perform mechanical or HVAC work
• Experience coordinating startup, testing, balancing, commissioning, and turnover processes
• Experience working in occupied facilities, complex phasing environments, or technically challenging mechanical projects
• Familiarity with field technology, scheduling tools, and construction documentation platforms
• Strong field presence and ability to lead crews and foremen effectively
• Ability to coordinate across multiple trades and maintain schedule commitments
• Consistent focus on safety, quality, planning, and accountability
• Ability to anticipate issues, solve problems in the field, and drive work to completion