Lead Mechanical Superintendent - Industrial Projects (NM)

Southland Holdings; New Mexico; On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Southland Holdings is seeking an experienced Mechanical Superintendent to lead field operations on large-scale industrial and commercial projects in New Mexico. You will oversee piping, plumbing, HVAC, natural gas fitting, and fire protection systems, ensuring safety, quality, and on-schedule delivery in coordination with the Project Manager.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in mechanical construction with CID licenses MM-2 and MS-12, strong leadership, and the ability to read drawings and manage

Qualifications

• 8+ years of field experience in mechanical, industrial, or large-scale commercial construction.
• CID licenses MM-2 and MS-12 currently held.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Proven leadership to manage field crews and subcontractors.
• Experience with scheduling and field-management tools.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification and valid driver's license; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day field operations for mechanical scopes of work, including crews, foremen, and subcontractors
• Develop and maintain look-ahead schedules and coordinate sequencing with other trades
• Enforce safety culture with daily huddles, JHAs, and site audits
• Ensure installed work meets contract documents, code requirements, and quality standards
• Coordinate inspections and permitting with CID and other authorities
• Manage labor, materials, tools, and equipment to maximize productivity and control costs
• Review drawings and specs, resolve RFIs and changes with PM
• Maintain daily reports, manpower logs, and progress tracking
• Mentor foremen, journeymen, and apprentices

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Field coordination

Reading drawings & specs

Scheduling & progress tracking

Travel readiness

Safety compliance

Education

CID license MM-2 (Natural Gas Fitting)

CID license MS-12 (Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems)

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Southland Holdings is seeking an experienced Mechanical Superintendent to lead field operations on large-scale industrial and commercial projects in New Mexico. You will oversee piping, plumbing, HVAC, natural gas fitting, and fire protection systems, ensuring safety, quality, and on-schedule delivery in coordination with the Project Manager.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in mechanical construction with CID licenses MM-2 and MS-12, strong leadership, and the ability to read drawings and manage