Mechanical Superintendent

PCL; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership opportunities

Annual discretionary performance bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Life, AD&D and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

PCL Construction, Inc. within Civil West seeks a Mechanical Superintendent to lead safety, planning and execution on site in Phoenix. You will supervise the project team, coordinate with engineers, estimators and subcontractors, and ensure compliance with drawings, specs and budgets.

You will develop the Project Execution Plan, drive three-week lookahead schedules, and maintain proactive risk management while coordinating with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Journeyman certificate or engineering degree in a related discipline.
• NCSO designation required (IND); Gold Seal enrollment preferred.
• 5 years of progressive field supervision experience preferred.
• Experience supervising construction workforce.
• Understanding of project scope and basic engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Work with the project manager to implement PCL’s safety program on site.
• Supervise, coach, train, and mentor the project team.
• Communicate effectively with field forces and trades to meet performance, quality and safety targets.
• Collaborate with project manager and team to manage schedule and resolve conflicts.
• Liaise with engineers, estimators, and subcontractors to ensure drawings and specs are followed.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, lookaheads, and budgets; manage risks.
• Lead site meetings with client, consultants, trades, and internal staff.
• Maintain documentation and project administration accordingly.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Communication

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Education

Journeyman certificate or engineering degree

NCSO designation (required)

Tools

Scheduling software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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The future you want is within reach. Let’s build it together.

At PCL Construction, Inc., part of the PCL Family of Companies (PCL), we don’t just build projects—we build opportunities, careers and communities. We are 100% employee-owned, every employee has a stake in our success, and that shared commitment drives how we work, grow and lead in the construction industry.

We’re a team of builders who care deeply about what we create and who we build it with. That includes you. We are not only investing in what’s next in construction, we are investing in what’s next for your career.

Why Choose PCL?

Choose a career with rewards that matter. PCL’s total rewards are designed to support your growth, well-being and future success—because when you succeed, we all do.

Our offerings could include:

• Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
• Annual discretionary performance bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Industry-leading medical, dental and vision benefits
• Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
• Life, AD&D and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave and family care support
• HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care and transportation
• Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
• Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
• Access to world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
• Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions

Here's how a Mechanical Superintendent for PCL Construction, Inc. within Civil West contributes to our team:

• Works with the project manager to ensure implementation of PCL’s safety program, including integrating PCL’s safety program into all site plans and procedures and adhering to all safety and record-keeping requirements.
• Supervises, directs, coaches, trains, and mentors the project team, including direct and indirect reports.
• Effectively communicates with own forces and trades and ensures that performance, productivity, quality, and safety requirements are met.
• Consistently collaborates with construction/project manager and project team. Proactively manages potential problems, work interferences, and schedule conflicts/setbacks.
• Liaises between field engineers, estimators, and subcontractors to ensure construction complies with drawings and specifications.
• Liaises with client, other site contractors, union and labor relations, and site and office representatives.
• Visualizes an entire project, plans, and creates the complete project schedule, identifies the critical path, and anticipates constructability issues.
• Develops and implements the Project Execution Plan (PEP) and resource-loaded three-week lookahead schedules.
• Creates, maintains, and executes the project plan and schedule, and ensures compliance with budget and quality.
• Reviews and understands the contract and subcontracts and develops a plan that identifies and mitigates risks and maximizes opportunities to ensure all financial targets, including budgets, forecasts, and profitability levels are met.
• Maintains project administration correspondence and complies with documentation requirements.
• Develops and maintains strong customer focused relationships with all stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Journeyman certificate or undergraduate/engineering degree in a related discipline.
• NCSO designation required (IND); enrollment in the Gold Seal program (CDN)preferred. 5 years of progressive experience in field supervision preferred.
• Successfully supervised a construction workforce.
• In-depth knowledge of and experience in construction industry and company operations, including building materials, construction specifications, and methods and procedures.
• Understanding of project scope and ability to apply basic engineering principles and embed solutions in construction plans and schedules.
• Proficient understanding of and ability to apply logic to the schedule to build a plan using scheduling software.
• Ability to coordinate multiple scopes of a construction project, including scheduling, monitoring, and coordinating own forces work (OFW) and trade contractors with three-week lookahead schedules.
• Thorough understanding of productivity rates or own forces work (OFW), Labor Cost Reports (LCRs), and ability to interpret cost reports.
• Ability to complete material, labor, and equipment takeoffs.
• Thorough understanding of contract language with the ability to identify and mitigate risks and identify and leverage opportunities.
• In-depth knowledge of and application of safety and environmental principles/procedures/legislation.
• Ability to lead and run effective site meetings with the client, consultants, trades, own forces work, and internal employees; ability to present at client meetings or for project pursuit work.
• Demonstrated conflict-resolution skills, problem-solving abilities, and professional judgment.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and internal operational systems.

Your Work Has Purpose Here

PCL projects are where life happens, where communities connect, careers begin, and progress is made. Regardless of the type of project, we are building something bigger: a future that's inclusive, resilient and full of opportunity.

At PCL Construction, Inc., we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. We value the diverse experiences, identities and perspectives our employees bring. Employment decisions are based on merit, potential and the drive to make a difference, regardless of race, gender, age, ability or background.

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