Mechanical Superintendent, Boiler & HVAC Systems

Cobalt Recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Project performance bonus

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment seeks a Mechanical Superintendent to lead on-site boiler, HVAC and plumbing installation projects in New York City. You will manage field crews, coordinate with the PM team and ensure safety, quality, schedule and cost control on projects ranging from $2M to $20M.

Applicants should have 5+ years of leadership in commercial mechanical construction, OSHA 30, NYC SST card, and strong proficiency in reading drawings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading commercial mechanical/HVAC/plumbing construction
• Strong knowledge of boilers, hydronic/steam heating systems
• Experience supervising field crews and subcontractors
• Ability to read construction drawings/specs/mechanical plans
• OSHA 30 and NYC SST card, valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Direct on-site mechanical installation projects and lead crews/subcontractors
• Own daily site reporting including safety, quality, schedule and progress
• Maintain and update tasks, man-days and schedules; flag deviations
• Prepare 2-week look-aheads and lead site meetings with PMs
• Coordinate labor, materials and deliveries on the critical path
• Ensure site quality control and safety program compliance
• Communicate RFIs, submittals, and change orders to PM
• Attend meetings with architects, engineers, customers and city agencies

Skills

Field leadership

HVAC systems

Plumbing construction

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Education

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Procore

Asana

MS Project

BuildOps/ServiceTitan

Job description

Mechanical Superintendent, Boiler & HVAC Systems (JN -062026-85450) New York, New York

Salary: USD125000 - USD160000 per annum

Mechanical Superintendent, Boiler & HVAC Systems

Job Type: Full-Time

Industry: Commercial Mechanical Construction, Boiler & HVAC Systems Installation

Pay: $125,000 to $160,000 base salary + Project Performance Bonus

A licensed Master Plumber, Oil Burner Installer, and General Contractor serving New York City is hiring a Mechanical Superintendent to run the field on commercial boiler, heating, and plumbing installation projects ranging from $2M to $20M, including central boiler plant replacements and heating system upgrades. You'll own active job sites from mobilization through close-out, directing crews and subcontractors and reporting daily on safety, quality, schedule, and progress. This is a hands-on field leadership seat with long-term growth and project bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site authority on active mechanical installation projects, directing in-house foremen, crews, and subcontractors through execution
• Own daily job site reporting, including construction daily reports and safety reports, keeping the project management team fully informed
• Maintain and update project tasks, man-days, and schedule status daily, and flag deviations to the PM immediately
• Prepare and submit 2-week look-aheads and lead the weekly Site Super / PM schedule meeting
• Coordinate labor, materials, subcontractors, and deliveries in the critical path with the PM team
• Establish and enforce site quality control standards through close-out and punch list completion
• Enforce safety programs, PPE compliance, and hazard analyses; manage OSHA logs and incident reporting
• Manage prevailing wage sign-in sheets and related compliance documentation
• Communicate RFIs, submittals, and drawing conflicts to the PM team, and estimate and document change orders
• Attend site meetings with architects, engineers, customers, and city agencies as required

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading commercial mechanical, HVAC, or plumbing construction projects, with a contractor in those trades (not an electrical background)
• Strong background in commercial boilers, hydronic and steam heating systems, plumbing, or mechanical construction
• Experience supervising field crews and subcontractors
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and mechanical/plumbing plans
• OSHA 30 certification and NYC SST card (40-hour) required
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between NYC-area job sites
• Comfortable with daily field reporting and documentation, and proficient with project management and communication software

Preferred

• Experience with cogeneration (CHP) systems, chillers, or general HVAC
• Prior experience on prevailing wage, NYCHA, or affordable housing compliance projects
• Familiarity with Procore, Asana, MS Project, or similar scheduling platforms
• Familiarity with field service platforms such as BuildOps or ServiceTitan

Compensation and Benefits

• $125,000 to $160,000 base salary
• Project performance bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off

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