Mechanical Superintendent (Tx)

Insight Global; Burlington (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks an experienced Mechanical Superintendent to coordinate and execute mechanical infrastructure for large data center programs. You will oversee mechanical scope planning, coordination, and turnover readiness from early phases through commissioning, ensuring alignment with schedules, quality, and operational objectives.

As the primary coordination lead, you will collaborate with project management, MEP leadership, vendors, commissioning teams, design consultants, and client

Qualifications

• 7-15 years of commercial project/engineering experience with mechanical coordination and oversight responsibilities.
• Experience coordinating multiple vendors, consultants, and workstreams through planning and reporting.
• Strong scheduling knowledge with critical path activities and coordination and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day mechanical project activities in an office-based environment and oversee scope planning.
• Coordinate with vendors, consultants, equipment suppliers and stakeholders to ensure scope delivery matches program requirements.
• Review drawings, RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings to identify coordination considerations and support constructability reviews.

Skills

Mechanical coordination

Schedule management

BIM coordination

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Superintendent to support the coordination and execution planning of all mechanical infrastructure systems for large-scale data center programs. This individual will be responsible for overseeing mechanical scope planning, coordination, execution tracking, and turnover readiness from early project phases through commissioning and final completion, ensuring alignment with project schedules, quality standards, and operational objectives.

The Mechanical Superintendent will serve as the primary coordination lead for critical mechanical infrastructure including cooling systems, chilled water systems, HVAC equipment, central utility systems, hydronic distribution systems, thermal management technologies, building automation systems, and other complex mission‑critical mechanical environments. This role requires close collaboration with project management, MEP leadership, engineering teams, equipment vendors, commissioning teams, design consultants, and client stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Key ResponsibilitiesMechanical Program LeadershipLead day-to-day coordination of all mechanical project activities in an office-based environment.Oversee mechanical scope planning, execution tracking, and alignment with project milestones.Coordinate with vendors, consultants, equipment suppliers, and project stakeholders to ensure scope delivery aligns with program requirements.Monitor resource planning, production tracking, and overall progress against established project schedules.Mentor project engineers, coordinators, and support staff while fostering a collaborative environment.Represent mechanical scope coordination in meetings with stakeholders, design teams, and program leadership.Schedule & Program ExecutionPartner with Project Managers, MEP leadership, and scheduling teams to develop detailed execution and commissioning plans.Utilize short-interval planning data and reporting tools to track progress and support schedule adherence.Analyze upcoming activities, identify constraints, and support mitigation planning.Coordinate equipment delivery planning, prefabrication strategies, and sequencing efforts.Contribute to recovery planning and schedule acceleration initiatives when required.Support critical path monitoring through reporting, forecasting, and coordination activities.Mechanical Coordination & Systems IntegrationCoordinate mechanical systems with electrical, fire protection, structural, architectural, controls, and technology infrastructure disciplines.Review drawings, specifications, BIM models, RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings to identify coordination considerations.Lead interdisciplinary coordination efforts to minimize system conflicts through proactive planning.Validate equipment layouts, maintenance accessibility requirements, redundancy strategies, and system integration requirements through design coordination.Support constructability reviews and value engineering initiatives from a planning and documentation perspective.Coordinate mechanical scope alignment with data center design and operational requirements.Mission-Critical Mechanical Infrastructure

Oversee coordination and delivery planning for critical mechanical infrastructure commonly found in hyperscale and enterprise data center environments, including:

Chilled water systemsAir-cooled and water-cooled cooling systemsComputer room air handlers (CRAH)Computer room air conditioning (CRAC) systemsCooling towersHeat rejection systemsHydronic distribution systemsHVAC and environmental control systemsMechanical utility infrastructureBuilding automation systems (BAS)Direct and indirect cooling technologiesThermal management systemsRedundant mechanical systems supporting uptime requirements

Ensure mechanical systems align with design specifications, quality standards, commissioning requirements, and operational objectives through coordination and documentation review.

Quality & Compliance

Quality & CompliancePerform quality reviews through documentation, reporting, and coordination processes.Ensure alignment with applicable codes, project specifications, manufacturer requirements, and industry standards.Coordinate inspections, testing activities, and required documentation for turnover readiness.Support risk identification and mitigation planning related to mechanical system delivery.Commissioning & Turnover

Commissioning & Turnover

Commissioning & TurnoverSupport coordination of startup, testing, balancing (TAB), commissioning, and turnover activities.Coordinate with equipment vendors, TAB specialists, commissioning teams, and stakeholders.Track closeout items and support turnover readiness efforts.Ensure systems meet performance and operational requirements prior to final handover.Facilitate documentation reviews including O&M manuals, commissioning reports, and turnover packages.

Skills and Requirements

7-15 years of commercial project, engineering, mission-critical, or infrastructure experience with significant mechanical coordination, planning, and oversight responsibilities.Experience supporting complex projects such as:Data CentersMission Critical FacilitiesAdvanced ManufacturingSemiconductor FacilitiesTechnology Infrastructure ProgramsUtility Infrastructure ProjectsLarge Commercial FacilitiesStrong background in mechanical systems supporting mission-critical operations, including cooling infrastructure, HVAC systems, hydronic systems, and thermal management technologies.Proven experience coordinating multiple vendors, consultants, and workstreams through planning, reporting, and performance tracking.Strong understanding of project scheduling, sequencing, and critical path activities in a coordination and reporting capacity.Experience reviewing RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, commissioning plans, and turnover documentation.Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.Working knowledge of Primavera P6, Oracle Primavera Cloud, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling tools.Experience supporting programs exceeding $100M in value.Familiarity with BIM coordination platforms, including Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Revizto, or Navisworks.Direct experience supporting hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data center programs.Experience with Tier III, Tier IV, or other mission‑critical facility environments.Familiarity with ASHRAE guidelines and data center cooling strategies.Experience supporting commissioning and integrated systems testing programs.Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or related discipline.Data center owner, developer, EPC, consulting engineering, or general contractor experience.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].