Traveling Mechanical Superintendent

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise field installation of heavy mechanical systems and equipment on industrial construction sites.
• Direct rigging, setting, alignment, and anchoring of machinery such as compressors, pumps, conveyors, and robotic systems.
• Manage and schedule labor including millwrights, welders, pipefitters, and rigging crews.
• Cookordinate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to meet deadlines and maintain installation standards.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, submittals, and manufacturer installation guides.
• Enforce jobsite safety policies and lead toolbox talks and safety audits.
• Resolve field issues related to alignment, clearance, and system integration.
• Track productivity, maintain daily logs, and prepare look-ahead schedules.
• Participate in system start-ups, commissioning, and turnover procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of mechanical construction experience, with 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• Proven experience with rigging, machinery alignment, and industrial system installation.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, mechanical safety standards, and hazard mitigation practices.
• Experience working in high-volume environments such as manufacturing plants, utilities, or refineries.
• Familiarity with field software like Procore, Bluebeam, or MS Project.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• High school diploma or GED required; technical training or apprenticeship preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification required (or ability to obtain).
• NCCCO rigging or crane certification is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel extensively for long-term assignments.
• Being bilingual in Spanish is a plus.