MEP Superintendent

Johnson Controls; Virginia; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

5 sick days

3 floating holidays

10 holidays per year

Job summary

Johnson Controls Federal Systems seeks a Site Superintendent/Foreman to lead field teams at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, supervising HVAC controls, BAS, and related mechanical systems.

The role requires coordinating schedules, budgets, safety, and quality, while maintaining strong client and subcontractor collaboration on daily on-site activities. Union considerations may apply; first-day benefits eligible.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of coordinating and supervising construction projects.
• Experience with HVAC mechanical equipment and BAS.
• Good interpersonal skills for supervision and client interface.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Windows.
• Ability to obtain security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field teams on HVAC controls, BAS, and related equipment.
• Inspect, report on site construction activity and subcontractor performance.
• Develop means/methods for service and maintenance tasks with PM.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities and on-site safety compliance.
• Support quality control, submittals, and daily reporting.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and schedule updates with PM.
• Plan inspections, tests, and client coordination.
• Lead site meetings with subcontractors, architects, engineers, and client reps.
• Direct and coordinate subcontractor work and issue resolution.
• Maintain technical proficiency and pursue required certifications.

Skills

HVAC Controls

Building Automation Systems

Project coordination

Supervision

MS Office

Education

Assoc Degree in Electronics / Mechanical Systems

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking a Site Superintendent / Foreman to join our federal team supporting the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. We’ve been supporting the Pentagon for nearly 20 years with their energy efficiency and sustainability needs, primarily related to the HVAC Controls and Building Automation Systems (BAS), as well as some commercial HVAC mechanical equipment.

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Pay Range: $100,000 - $130,000 per year or local union 602 Foreman rate (if active union). Open to union and non-union

Shift: Primarily first shift, day shift hours, Monday-Friday

Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment

Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year if non-union. Would follow union PTO plan if active union employee.

Travel Required: Limited. May help out at other sites in the local area at times, but primary work is all at this site.

As a Superintendent/Foreman, you will:

• Supervise the field teams doing maintenance and service work on the HVAC mechanical, HVAC Controls, and other related equipment and systems.
• Supervise, inspects, reviews, records and reports on all site construction related activity ensuring that the assigned subcontractors perform their work on schedule. May supervise one or more projects at the same time.
• Understand and develop means and methods for the service and maintenance requirements of the particular project (in conjunction with Project Manager).
• Supervise and coordinate activities of all employees and subcontractors.
• Assist with quality control functions per contract (COE) requirements (submittal reviews, daily reports, preparatory meetings and other quality control program features) to ensure project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements.
• Enforce, facilitate and follow Company and contract safety requirements. Assist with SSHO functions per company standard practices and per contract (COE) requirement if required per the position.
• Schedule and plan work tasks, monitor progress of work with schedule updates (in conjunction with Project Manager)
• Prepare budgets and forecasts (in conjunction with Project Manager)
• Coordinate inspections, verifications, tests, and other contractual requirements with client.
• Participate in regular project/site meetings with subcontractors, architects, engineers, client representatives and other groups.
• Direct and coordinate subcontractor activities.
• Is the primary management team member on the site on a day-to-day basis to identify and correct issues or deficiencies and/or elevate matters to Project Manager and/or regional management.
• Conducts self study (reading, research and practice) to improve and maintain technical proficiency in company's product lines. Completes certifications as required by the company.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of project coordination and supervision of construction projects in the commercial and/or industrial building construction industry.
• Proficiency working with commercial HVAC mechanical equipment and/or HVAC Controls and Building Automation Systems
• Excellent interpersonal skills for employee supervision and client interface.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) and basic Windows environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances and/or badges at level required for assigned projects (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Federal and/or State government projects
• Experience working with project scope of $1 million or larger

Preferred Education

• Associates Degree or Tech Schooling in Electronics or Mechanical Systems, or equivalent work experience

Who We Are

At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world`s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, please check out our Take a Journey video.

Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:

• Named to FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List
• Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
• Named to Forbes Net Zero Leaders list
• CDP 2023 Climate Change 'A List'
• Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America
• Forbes Best Employers for Diversity
• Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
• Ethisphere 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies list for the 17th time
• Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
• Named to Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025 listing
• Named to Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2024
• Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers

Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)

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