Data Center Mechanical Superintendent - Field Lead

Team Royal; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Engineers and Consultants, LLC seeks a Mechanical Superintendent to lead field activities for mechanical trades on data center projects across multiple sites. You will oversee installation, testing, and commissioning coordination, ensuring conformance to drawings and submittals.

The role requires 8+ years in mechanical site supervision, familiarity with HVAC plants, piping, and BIM clash resolution, plus OSHA 30. Travel and relocation may be needed on project needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of superintendent-level experience directing mechanical trades on commercial or industrial projects.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, piping schematics, and coordination drawings.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification.
• Preferred: data center or mission-critical project experience.
• Familiarity with BIM coordination software such as Navisworks for clash resolution.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily field activities for mechanical trade partners, including equipment installation and piping terminations.
• Coordinate installation of chilled water plants, cooling towers, chillers, and pumps in the mechanical yard.
• Coordinate installation of CRAH/CRAC units, piping distribution, and containment systems in data halls.
• Enforce adherence to approved drawings and submittals during installation.
• Support pre-functional and functional testing with the commissioning agent.
• Identify and resolve mechanical coordination conflicts via BIM drawings and field checks.
• Track punch list items and verify corrective work before commissioning milestones.
• Coordinate flushing, pressure testing, and water treatment with subcontractors and the agent.

Skills

Read and interpret drawings

Coordinate trades

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or construction management

OSHA 30-Hour certification

Tools

Navisworks

Job description

Royal Engineers and Consultants, LLC seeks a Mechanical Superintendent to lead field activities for mechanical trades on data center projects across multiple sites. You will oversee installation, testing, and commissioning coordination, ensuring conformance to drawings and submittals.

The role requires 8+ years in mechanical site supervision, familiarity with HVAC plants, piping, and BIM clash resolution, plus OSHA 30. Travel and relocation may be needed on project needs.