HVAC Foreman/Superintendent

Diamond Peak Recruiting; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement program

Paid time off

Job summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Mechanical Foreman / Superintendent to lead field operations on commercial and industrial mechanical projects. The role demands strong leadership in HVAC, piping, and plumbing construction, with ability to run crews, coordinate with trades, and ensure safety and quality on site.

You will mentor foremen and field personnel while delivering projects on schedule and budget.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Foreman, General Foreman, Superintendent, or comparable field leadership position.
• Strong commercial or industrial mechanical construction experience.
• Experience with HVAC, piping, plumbing, or a combination of mechanical trades.
• Ability to lead crews and coordinate multiple scopes of work.
• Strong understanding of mechanical drawings, specifications, and installation requirements.
• Ability to plan work several weeks ahead rather than simply manage daily production.
• Experience coordinating manpower, material, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Understanding of labor productivity and project schedules.
• Strong communication skills with both field personnel and project management.
• Ability to identify constructability issues and solve problems in the field.
• Strong safety and quality mindset.
• Experience with Design Build and highly coordinated MEP projects is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead day to day mechanical field operations on commercial and industrial construction projects.
• Manage and develop field crews including foremen, journeymen, apprentices, and subcontractors.
• Plan manpower, materials, equipment, and sequencing to maintain project schedule.
• Coordinate HVAC, piping, plumbing, equipment installation, and associated mechanical systems.
• Review drawings, specifications, coordination drawings, and project documents before installation.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Project Engineers, General Contractors, other trades, and clients.
• Participate in project planning, constructability reviews, look ahead scheduling, and coordination meetings.
• Identify field conflicts early and work with project teams to develop practical solutions.
• Coordinate material deliveries, equipment, prefabrication, and manpower requirements.
• Monitor labor productivity and understand how field decisions affect project cost.
• Ensure installations meet drawings, specifications, codes, quality standards, and company expectations.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety and hold field personnel accountable to company and project requirements.
• Manage inspections, testing, startup, punch list, commissioning, and project turnover activities.
• Maintain accurate field documentation and communicate changes, delays, manpower concerns, and potential cost impacts to project management.
• Mentor developing foremen and field personnel.

Skills

Leadership

HVAC

Piping & Plumbing

Safety mindset

Job description

Mechanical Foreman / Superintendent
Phoenix, Arizona | Commercial Mechanical Contractor
A well established commercial mechanical contractor in Phoenix is seeking an experienced Mechanical Foreman or Superintendent to lead field operations on commercial and industrial projects throughout the Valley.
This opportunity is suited for a field leader with a strong background in HVAC, piping, and/or plumbing constructionwho understands how to safely run crews, coordinate with other trades, maintain schedule, and deliver quality work in the field.
The company is looking for someone who takes ownership of the jobsite, develops people, communicates well with project management, and understands that successful field leadership goes beyond simply installing the work.

Responsibilities

• Lead day to day mechanical field operations on commercial and industrial construction projects
• Manage and develop field crews including foremen, journeymen, apprentices, and subcontractors
• Plan manpower, materials, equipment, and sequencing to maintain project schedule
• Coordinate HVAC, piping, plumbing, equipment installation, and associated mechanical systems
• Review drawings, specifications, coordination drawings, and project documents before installation
• Work closely with Project Managers, Project Engineers, General Contractors, other trades, and clients
• Participate in project planning, constructability reviews, look ahead scheduling, and coordination meetings
• Identify field conflicts early and work with project teams to develop practical solutions
• Coordinate material deliveries, equipment, prefabrication, and manpower requirements
• Monitor labor productivity and understand how field decisions affect project cost
• Ensure installations meet drawings, specifications, codes, quality standards, and company expectations
• Maintain a strong focus on safety and hold field personnel accountable to company and project requirements
• Manage inspections, testing, startup, punch list, commissioning, and project turnover activities
• Maintain accurate field documentation and communicate changes, delays, manpower concerns, and potential cost impacts to project management
• Mentor developing foremen and field personnel

Project Experience

Relevant Backgrounds May Include

• Commercial buildings
• Healthcare
• Higher education
• Advanced manufacturing
• Semiconductor
• Data centers and mission critical facilities
• Industrial facilities
• Central plants
• Large HVAC and piping systems
• Commercial plumbing
• Tenant improvement and renovation work
• Ground up construction

Experience working on technically complex mechanical projects is particularly valuable.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Foreman, General Foreman, Superintendent, or comparable field leadership position
• Strong commercial or industrial mechanical construction experience
• Experience with HVAC, piping, plumbing, or a combination of mechanical trades
• Ability to lead crews and coordinate multiple scopes of work
• Strong understanding of mechanical drawings, specifications, and installation requirements
• Ability to plan work several weeks ahead rather than simply manage daily production
• Experience coordinating manpower, material, equipment, and subcontractors
• Understanding of labor productivity and project schedules
• Strong communication skills with both field personnel and project management
• Ability to identify constructability issues and solve problems in the field
• Strong safety and quality mindset
• Experience with Design Build and highly coordinated MEP projects is a plus

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a field leader who can run work rather than simply supervise labor.
They understand how to look ahead, coordinate with other trades, communicate with the office, develop their crews, and recognize problems before they affect the schedule.
For a Foreman stepping up, there should be a demonstrated ability to lead crews and take ownership of increasingly complex work.
For a Superintendent, the expectation is broader responsibility across manpower, multiple crews, schedule, coordination, safety, quality, and overall field execution.

What the Opportunity Offers

• Long term opportunity with an established mechanical contractor
• Consistent work throughout the Phoenix market
• Large and technically challenging mechanical projects
• Opportunity to lead significant HVAC, piping, and plumbing scopes
• Strong project management and field support
• Career advancement for high performing field leaders
• Competitive compensation based on experience up to $130K
• Comprehensive benefits
• Vehicle or vehicle allowance depending on position
• Retirement program
• Paid time off

Location: Phoenix, AZ
Industry: Commercial Mechanical Construction
Positions: Mechanical Foreman / Mechanical Superintendent
Primary Scope: HVAC, Piping, Plumbing
Project Types: Ground up, renovation, commercial, industrial, and complex MEP construction