MEP Superintendent / Foreman

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation (3 weeks)

Sick days (5)

Floating holidays (3)

Standard holidays (10)

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a Site Superintendent/Foreman to support the Pentagon project in Arlington, VA. This role leads field teams in maintenance and service of HVAC systems and BAS, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring work aligns with contract requirements.

The position emphasizes safety, scheduling, budgeting, and client communication, with eligibility for security clearances as needed. Travel is limited, and the role is based at the Arlington site with first-shift hours.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project coordination and supervision of construction projects.
• Proficiency with commercial HVAC equipment and Building Automation Systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for supervision and client interface.
• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) proficiency.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances.
• Experience with Federal and/or State government projects (preferred).
• Experience managing project scopes of $1 million or larger (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Supervise field teams performing maintenance and service on HVAC systems and BAS.
• Oversee subcontractors to ensure on-schedule work and quality control per contract.
• Develop means and methods for service and maintenance per project needs.
• Coordinate activities of employees and subcontractors.
• Assist with contract safety requirements and SSHO functions.
• Schedule and plan work tasks, monitor progress with project manager.
• Prepare budgets/forecasts with project manager.
• Coordinate inspections and client-required verifications.
• Lead regular project/site meetings with stakeholders and subcontractors.
• Direct and coordinate subcontractor activities on site.

Skills

Project coordination

Supervision

HVAC controls

MS Office

Security clearances

Education

Associate or tech schooling in electronics or mechanical systems

Job description

Job Overview

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.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $100,000 - $130,000 per year or local union 602 Foreman rate (if active 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. Travel Required: Limited. May help out at other sites in the local area at times, but primary work is all at this site.

Responsibilities

• 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 issues and deficiencies up the management chain to Project Manager and/or regional management.
• Conduct 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.