Field Superintendent – Mechanical & Heavy Industrial Construction

R.H. White Construction; Auburn (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

R.H. White Construction seeks a hands-on Superintendent to lead field operations on mechanical and heavy industrial projects across New England.

You will oversee daily field activities, coordinate crews and subcontractors, and ensure safety, schedule, budget, and quality standards are met. We value experienced leaders with strong problem-solving, reading drawings, and coordinating with Project Managers and customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of construction site leadership experience in underground or utility construction.
• Experience overseeing projects valued at $4 million–$8 million with complex piping and heavy rigging.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specs, and contract documents.
• Knowledge of line, grade, surveying methods, scheduling, and cost control.
• Familiarity with craft agreements, field negotiations, and coordinating crews.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field activities, ensuring work is safe, on schedule, within budget and to quality standards.
• Lead field operations, coordinate crews and subcontractors for productive workflow.
• Develop and manage work schedules, identify critical-path activities, and ensure timely deliveries.
• Set safety expectations, enforce procedures, and ensure contract requirements are met.
• Provide technical guidance and resolve field challenges with PMs and customers.
• Monitor resources, costs, labor, and equipment to keep projects on budget.
• Maintain accurate time sheets, work orders, material tracking, and reports.
• Develop and mentor craft employees, promoting accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Field leadership

Mechanical/industrial construction

Safety management

Project coordination

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Primavera

Procore

COINS

Job description

R.H. White Construction seeks a hands-on Superintendent to lead field operations on mechanical and heavy industrial projects across New England.

You will oversee daily field activities, coordinate crews and subcontractors, and ensure safety, schedule, budget, and quality standards are met. We value experienced leaders with strong problem-solving, reading drawings, and coordinating with Project Managers and customers.