MEP Superintendent / Foreman

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick leave

Holidays

First-day benefits

Job summary

Johnson Controls Federal Systems seeks a Site Superintendent/Foreman to support the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. You will supervise field teams, manage HVAC controls and related systems, and coordinate safety, quality, and schedule on site.

The role offers first-shift hours, benefits from day one, and a competitive pay range. Experience with government projects and a track record of on-time delivery are preferred; travel is limited to local sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project coordination and supervision of construction projects.
• Proficiency with commercial HVAC equipment and Building Automation Systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for supervising staff and interfacing with clients.
• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and basic Windows proficiency.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances for assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field teams for maintenance and service on HVAC mechanicals, controls and related systems.
• Oversee subcontractors; ensure on-schedule work; may supervise multiple projects.
• Develop means/methods for service and maintenance with Project Manager.
• Coordinate activities of employees and subcontractors.
• Support quality control per contract requirements (submittals, reports, meetings).
• Enforce safety requirements; assist SSHO as needed.
• Schedule and plan tasks; monitor progress with schedule updates.
• Prepare budgets/forecasts with Project Manager.
• Coordinate inspections, tests, and client requirements.
• Participate in site meetings with subcontractors, architects, engineers, and client reps.
• Direct and coordinate subcontractor activities.
• Be on-site primary management contact; identify/elevate issues.
• Pursue ongoing self-study for technical proficiency and certifications.

Skills

Project coordination

Supervision

HVAC controls

MS Office

Security clearances

Education

Associates Degree or tech schooling in Electronics/Mechanical Systems

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 HVAC Controls and Building Automation Systems (BAS), as well as some commercial HVAC mechanical equipment.

At Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS), we are a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government, modernizing U.S. military installations and other federal agencies to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Pay & Benefits

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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the field teams doing maintenance and service work on HVAC mechanical, HVAC Controls, and other related equipment and systems.
• Supervise, inspect, review, record and report 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.
• 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.

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. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit the Johnson Controls careers website.