Mechanical Commissioning Superintendent

Kiewit; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental and vision

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Mechanical Commissioning Superintendent to lead safe, efficient commissioning of major mechanical systems on large industrial projects. You will oversee pre-commissioning, commissioning, testing, readiness, and turnover while coordinating with engineering, construction, vendors, and operations.

The role requires experience in large-scale mechanical systems, strong leadership, and excellent planning and communication skills to meet system readiness milestones across diverse

Qualifications

• Experience in pre-commissioning and commissioning of large-scale mechanical systems (HVAC, piping, pumps).
• Ability to lead craft teams through system turnover, testing, and commissioning.
• Strong planning, coordination, and communication across multiple groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily safety meetings and ensure compliance with mechanical procedures.
• Coordinate pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up of major mechanical systems.
• Conduct system walk-downs, identify deficiencies, and ensure readiness for testing and turnover.
• Supervise functional testing, including flushing, hydrotesting, and alignment.
• Troubleshoot issues and coordinate with engineering, construction, vendors, and OEMs.

Skills

Mechanical Eng

Industrial HVAC

Pre-Commissioning

Leadership

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Eng

Tools

Completions software

Job description

Requisition ID: 182154

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial District

Department: Commissioning

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Mechanical Commissioning Superintendent, you will play a key leadership role in overseeing the safe, efficient, and high-quality commissioning of major mechanical systems on large industrial projects. This role is responsible for leading pre-commissioning, commissioning, functional testing, system readiness, and turnover activities while coordinating closely with engineering, construction, vendors, operations, and project leadership.

District Overview

The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States, with a growing focus on large-scale data center and mission-critical construction. Our teams support high-performance projects where speed, precision, reliability, and safe execution are essential, helping deliver the mechanical, electrical, utility, and infrastructure systems that keep advanced technology moving forward.

From core and shell construction to supporting power, cooling, water, and utility infrastructure, Kiewit brings the resources, craft workforce, and execution certainty required for fast-paced data center environments.

We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing clients with world-class solutions while offering employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi-billion-dollar organization. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for building complex projects that matter.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Travel Support

TDY/per diem program to support travel-based project assignments

Mobilization package to help support relocation and project start-up needs

Responsibilities

• Lead daily safety meetings and ensure full compliance with all mechanical safety procedures, including LOTO and permitting.
• Coordinate and oversee pre‑commissioning, commissioning, and start‑up of major mechanical systems (pumps, piping, rotating equipment, HVAC, etc.).
• Conduct system walk‑downs, identify deficiencies, and ensure systems are ready for testing and turnover.
• Supervise and support functional testing, including flushing, hydrotesting, equipment alignment, leak checks, and mechanical run‑ins.
• Troubleshoot mechanical system issues and implement corrective actions during commissioning.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, vendors, and OEMs to meet system readiness and performance requirements.
• Track system progress and provide clear status updates to commissioning and project leadership.
• Maintain accurate commissioning documentation, including checklists, test records, redlines, and turnover packages.

Qualifications

• Preferred degree in Mechanical Engineering, a related discipline, or equivalent field experience.
• Experience in pre-commissioning and commissioning of large-scale mechanical systems, including HVAC, hydronic systems, process cooling, piping, pumps, rotating equipment, and mechanical infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage craft teams through system turnover, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Familiarity with completions software and system readiness workflows used during mechanical commissioning.
• Strong planning, coordination, and communication skills to effectively work across construction, engineering, vendors, OEMs, and commissioning teams to meet system readiness milestones.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence, initiative, safety, ethics, and integrity.
• Strong organization, time management, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or within a team to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Benefits

• We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company: Kiewit