Mechanical Superintendent - Mission Critical

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams through award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a connected, inclusive culture aligned with our core values: Genuine, We, Not I, All In.

About the Role

The Mechanical Pipefitting Superintendent is responsible for leading field execution of complex mechanical work on large mission-critical projects, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity. This role plans and manages multiple self-perform process mechanical crews and may also supervise subcontractors. The Superintendent oversees implementation of project-specific safety programs and task hazard analyses, drives adherence to schedule and budget, interprets contract documents and mechanical drawings, coordinates with owners, inspectors, and other trades, and supports project teams with isometric drawings, shop drawings, prefabrication, and material planning. They play a key role in resolving field issues in real time, ensuring work is installed correctly the first time, and fostering a collaborative, problem-solving culture across the project team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementation of project-specific safety and accident prevention programs and maintain safe work areas through regular job-site inspections.
• Lead McCarthy’s Task Hazard Analysis (THA) process and implement all safety and EEO/Affirmative Action programs.
• Maintain thorough understanding of project schedule and budget, enforcing plans and motivating employees to follow through.
• Assist project superintendent in locating/onboarding manpower, developing/implementing project plans, and maintaining current contract documents.
• Schedule and manage multiple crews performing various tasks across the project site.
• Allocate resources, plan activities, review work, and manage consumables/equipment, including compiling a comprehensive bill of materials and coordinating deliveries.
• Comprehend contract drawings/specifications and communicate with owners, inspectors, and other trades.
• Create isometric drawings and assist project engineers in the shop drawing/submittal process.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in complex commercial or mission-critical construction projects required.
• 8+ years of mechanical leadership experience required, preferably within a pipefitting setting.
• Self-perform experience is strongly desired.
• Ability to work in a large team environment with a problem-solving, project-first mentality.
• Determination to take control and achieve results in identifying issues, reaching resolution, and communicating with all team members to ensure work is installed properly the first time.
• Geographically mobile and able to relocate within a region is preferred; nationwide travel is possible to support project demands.
• Submitting a project list with details is highly encouraged.