Industrial Mechanical Superintendent: Lead Large-Scale Field

McGough; Roseville (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Life & disability insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

McGough seeks an Industrial Mechanical Superintendent to lead field operations for complex mechanical scopes across projects nationwide. You will plan, lead safety, coordinate crews and subcontractors, and ensure quality and schedule adherence on large industrial facilities.

The role emphasizes Lean practices, incident-free leadership, and collaboration with project teams to drive successful turnarounds and turnovers. Extensive travel to sites will be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5-8 years of construction experience in industrial, manufacturing, power, process piping, energy, or heavy mechanical construction environments
• Strong verbal and written communication and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead large craft workforces, coordinate multiple subcontractors, and facilitate collaboration among owners, engineers, and project teams
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, innovative and forward thinking
• Proficient with construction technology platforms including Microsoft Office Suite, scheduling software, digital field documentation systems, and project management software
• Demonstrated experience initiating and driving continuous improvement
• Current OSHA 30 certification
• History of working successfully alone or in a team dynamic

Responsibilities

• Manage all Pre-Construction related tasks including building crisis management plan, site logistics plan, site specific rules and regulations, and safety plan.
• Manage and oversee McGough field staff, subcontractors and suppliers engaged in assigned projects. This includes conducting daily huddles, job site coordination and delivery of materials.
• Lead short-interval planning, look-ahead scheduling, pull-planning sessions, and constraint removal efforts to drive predictable project outcomes.
• Work with Project Management team as needed throughout project including selecting subcontractors, writing RFIs (requests for information), developing and tracking procurement of materials, tools and equipment.
• Work with Quality Control team to ensure project-specific inspection & test plan and technical requirements are met.
• Ensure all on-site documentation including drawings, logs, inspection books are updated and current.
• Identify and proactively mitigate project risks related to safety, labor productivity, procurement, constructability, logistics, and schedule performance.
• Work closely with Project Management team to ensure all project closeout tasks are completed. This includes punchlist execution, commissioning, final inspections, owner training, etc.
• Provide intentional leadership for project team in the areas of Lean methodologies being employed onsite, standard work and Pull-Plan sessions.
• Drive an incident- and injury-free culture by leading safety planning, job hazard analyses (JHAs), daily pre-task planning, job safety meetings, orientations, and field safety observations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, design teams, trade partners, inspectors, and commissioning teams while serving as the primary field representative for mechanical operations.
• Foster strong partnerships with fellow McGough employees

Skills

Leadership

Verbal & written comms

Team coordination

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two or four-year degree in construction related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Scheduling software

Digital field documentation systems

Project management software

BIM/VDC coordination

Job description

McGough seeks an Industrial Mechanical Superintendent to lead field operations for complex mechanical scopes across projects nationwide. You will plan, lead safety, coordinate crews and subcontractors, and ensure quality and schedule adherence on large industrial facilities.

The role emphasizes Lean practices, incident-free leadership, and collaboration with project teams to drive successful turnarounds and turnovers. Extensive travel to sites will be required.