Lead Mechanical Superintendent - Field Oversight

wohlsenconstruction; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Wohlsen Construction in Lancaster, PA, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Superintendent to lead field operations from pre-construction through project completion. You will supervise mechanical construction activities, coordinate with subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule alignment with contract documents and company standards.

Key responsibilities include reviewing drawings and submittals, managing look-ahead schedules, and coordinating with electrical, plumbing, and other

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of mechanical construction experience with field supervision.
• Experience as Mechanical Superintendent, Mechanical Foreman, or similar field leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, hydronic systems, piping, air distribution, controls, equipment startup, testing and balancing.
• Working knowledge of Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and BIM coordination software.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall field supervision and leadership for mechanical construction activities.
• Manage and coordinate mechanical subcontractors, vendors, and other trades.
• Review mechanical drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings.
• Monitor mechanical installations for quality, schedule, code compliance, and adherence to plans and specifications.
• Coordinate mechanical work with electrical, plumbing, fire protection, architectural, and structural systems.
• Develop and monitor mechanical look-ahead schedules and coordinate manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Identify and resolve field conflicts and coordination issues.
• Participate in project coordination meetings and hold subcontractors accountable for schedule and quality.
• Coordinate mechanical equipment deliveries, installation, startup, testing, balancing, commissioning, and closeout activities.
• Maintain punch lists and ensure timely completion of outstanding mechanical work.
• Assist with RFIs, change orders, procurement, and project documentation.
• Work with the BIM Coordinator and Project Team on mechanical coordination and constructability.
• Promote a safe, organized, and productive job site.
• Partner with the client, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors to successfully deliver the project.
• Provide field expertise, mentorship, and support to the Project Team.

Skills

Leadership

Reading drawings

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team coordination

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

BIM coordination software

Job description

Wohlsen Construction in Lancaster, PA, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Superintendent to lead field operations from pre-construction through project completion. You will supervise mechanical construction activities, coordinate with subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule alignment with contract documents and company standards.

Key responsibilities include reviewing drawings and submittals, managing look-ahead schedules, and coordinating with electrical, plumbing, and other