Superintendent, Self Perform (7+ YOE as a Super)

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day field operations for large-scale HVAC and ductwork installation, enforcing project schedules and maintaining crew productivity.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise foremen and journeymen across crews of 15–50+ workers and multiple subcontractors, in union or open-shop labor markets.
• Build and maintain look-ahead schedules and pull-planning sessions; track progress using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Oversee cost control, including labor tracking, material management, change order documentation, and extra work tickets.
• Enforce quality control to SMACNA standards, manufacturer requirements, and contract specifications; manage punch-list completion.
• Develop and enforce site-specific safety plans, conduct JHAs/JSAs, and lead incident investigations.
• Carefully coordinate with the General Contractor, other trades (electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls), engineers, and commissioning agents.
• Coordinate equipment rigging, crane picks, and heavy equipment setting and startup. Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and coordination drawings, including BIM/VDC clash detection review.

Requirements

• Minimum 7–10+ years of progressive HVAC construction experience.
• Demonstrated experience on large commercial and industrial projects (hospitals, data centers, labs, manufacturing plants, high-rises, central plants, process facilities, etc.).
• Direct hands-on and supervisory experience with: Complex ductwork systems — galvanized, stainless, aluminum, welded, phenolic, fabric, kitchen exhaust, lab exhaust, underground, etc.
• SMACNA duct construction standards and sealing classes, Large air-handling units, custom AHUs, energy recovery, VAV/FPB systems, Chillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps, and hydronic systems.
• Proven track record managing crews of 15–50+ workers and multiple subcontractors.
• Technical Knowledge & Industry Standards: SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards, Architectural Sheet Metal Manual, and related guidelines. SHRAE standards (62.1, 90.1, 55, 15, etc.). International Mechanical Code (IMC), International Building Code (IBC), and local amendments. NFPA standards, especially 90A, 90B, and 96 (kitchen exhaust).
• DW/144 or equivalent where applicable; awareness of SMACNA seismic and hanging standards.
• Refrigerant management and EPA requirements, Testing, Adjusting & Balancing (TAB) processes and coordination with NEBB/AABC firms, Basic understanding of controls (BACnet, DDC) and commissioning (Cx) processes, Blueprint and shop drawing reading, coordination drawings; BIM/VDC clash detection experience (Navisworks preferred).
• Rigging, crane picks, and heavy equipment setting.
• Certifications: OSHA 30-Hour Construction (required in most cases). EPA Section 608 Universal Certification. First Aid / CPR / AED.
• Education: High school diploma or GED required.

Benefits

• Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated.
• In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.