Mechanical Superintendent

Jobtailor; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Middletown, OH seeks an experienced construction leader to guide mechanical teams through major industrial projects from preconstruction to closeout.

The role requires 10+ years of field experience or 7+ years with a relevant degree, and a track record in union settings, P&L ownership, and CPM scheduling. Strong communication and strategic planning are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of field experience as skilled tradesperson or 7+ years with an engineering/construction management degree
• 4-year engineering or construction management degree or equivalent technical experience progressing from Journeyman to Foreman to Superintendent
• Union projects experience strongly preferred
• Strategic thinking with 1–3 year planning horizon
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interpret safety laws, company policies/standards, and labor agreements
• Strong understanding of construction management processes and building techniques
• Prior direct profit and loss responsibility and accountability
• Advanced computer skills and CPM-based scheduling

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical teams for large-scale projects from preconstruction through final completion
• Direct and coordinate construction activities for mechanical industrial projects
• Oversee one large project or several smaller projects
• Ensure project goals are achieved within prescribed timeframes and funding parameters
• Manage Project Engineers, General Foremen, and Foremen, including team direction, coordination, and evaluation
• Establish a 24/7 safety culture for crews
• Maintain liaison with prime clients to facilitate construction activities
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate projects to meet milestones and budgets
• Ensure team members have appropriate equipment, materials, and information
• Provide technical expertise and assist with difficult construction, startup, and closeout issues
• Address personnel-related issues with the Project Manager and Director
• Identify and minimize obstacles throughout construction
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards
• Assign project duties, responsibilities, and authority
• Review project proposals, plans, timeframes, funding limitations, staffing requirements, and resources
• Review personnel status reports and modify schedules/plans as needed
• Resolve technical problems and coordinate activities with subcontractors
• Analyze and execute CPM-based project schedules
• Represent the company in Owner progress meetings
• Lead daily field coordination, weekly block schedule, and monthly safety kickoff meetings
• Conduct supervisory activities including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning work, performance appraisal, rewards/discipline, complaint handling, and problem resolution

Skills

Project Management

Construction Management

Team Leadership

Safety Compliance

P&L Responsibility

CPM Scheduling

Budget Management

Field Coordination

Union Projects

Advanced Computer Skills

Strategic Thinking

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Relationship Building

Problem Analysis

Building Techniques

Technical Resolution

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Job description

• Lead mechanical teams for large-scale projects from preconstruction through final completion
• Direct and coordinate construction activities for mechanical industrial projects
• Oversee one large project or several smaller projects
• Ensure project goals are achieved within prescribed timeframes and funding parameters
• Manage Project Engineers, General Foremen, and Foremen, including team direction, coordination, and evaluation
• Establish a 24/7 safety culture for crews
• Maintain liaison with prime clients to facilitate construction activities
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate projects to meet milestones and budgets
• Ensure team members have appropriate equipment, materials, and information
• Provide technical expertise and assist with difficult construction, startup, and closeout issues
• Address personnel-related issues with the Project Manager and Director
• Identify and minimize obstacles throughout construction
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards
• Assign project duties, responsibilities, and authority
• Review project proposals, plans, timeframes, funding limitations, staffing requirements, and resources
• Review personnel status reports and modify schedules/plans as needed
• Resolve technical problems and coordinate activities with subcontractors
• Analyze and execute CPM-based project schedules
• Represent the company in Owner progress meetings
• Lead daily field coordination, weekly block schedule, and monthly safety kickoff meetings
• Conduct supervisory activities including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning work, performance appraisal, rewards/discipline, complaint handling, and problem resolution

Requirements

• 10 years of field experience with a background as a skilled tradesperson OR a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or construction management plus 7 years of field experience
• 4-year engineering or construction management degree or equivalent technical experience progressing through the ranks from Journeyman to Foreman to Superintendent
• Prior experience working on union projects strongly preferred
• Advanced knowledge of the construction industry
• Ability to think strategically and plan over a 1–3-year time span
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to understand and interpret safety laws, company policies/standards, and labor collective bargaining agreements
• Thorough understanding of basic and complex construction management processes and building techniques
• Prior direct profit and loss responsibility and accountability
• Advanced computer skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Problem analysis and resolution skills; sound judgment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a wide cross section of individuals
• Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, and standards
• Ability to manage a team of varied self-performing trade disciplines

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in leading mechanical teams and managing large-scale construction projects, ensuring adherence to safety standards, project timelines, and budget constraints. Possesses advanced knowledge of construction management processes and the ability to effectively coordinate and resolve technical issues.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• Construction Management
• Team Leadership
• Safety Compliance
• Profit and Loss Responsibility

Hard Skills

• Mechanical Engineering
• Construction Management
• CPM-Based Project Scheduling
• Building Techniques
• Technical Problem Resolution
• Project Proposal Review
• Budget Management
• Field Coordination
• Union Project Experience
• Advanced Computer Skills

Soft Skills

• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Strategic Thinking
• Relationship Building
• Problem Analysis

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Industry Keywords

• Construction Industry
• Safety Laws
• Labor Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Self-Performing Trade Disciplines
• Performance Standards