Senior Field Mechanical Superintendent

Ames Construction Company; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ames Construction is seeking a Mechanical Superintendent to lead on-site mechanical operations in Farmington, NM. You will oversee self-perform crews and subcontractors, coordinate piping, HVAC, plumbing, and process systems, and ensure work complies with drawings, specs, and safety standards.

You will develop look-ahead schedules, manage material and equipment logistics, and mentor field personnel while collaborating with project teams to avoid conflicts and keep the project on track.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/trade certification or associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily mechanical field operations, including self-perform crews and mechanical subcontractors.
• Coordinate the sequencing and installation of mechanical systems (piping, HVAC, plumbing, process, and equipment) with other trades to maintain workflow and schedule.
• Interpret and enforce compliance with drawings, specifications, submittals, and approved shop drawings.
• Manage material deliveries, staging, and equipment logistics to support uninterrupted production.
• Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring adherence to all OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and site-specific safety plans.
• Conduct daily huddles, toolbox talks, and job hazard analyses (JHAs) for mechanical activities.
• Develop and maintain short-interval schedules for mechanical scopes in coordination with the project schedule.
• Identify constraints, resource needs, and potential delays; proactively communicate solutions to the project team.
• Track production rates and labor productivity against budget and schedule.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager, Superintendents, engineers, and subcontractors to resolve field conflicts and RFIs.
• Participate in coordination and BIM/clash-detection meetings to prevent installation conflicts.
• Document daily field activities, manpower, equipment usage, and progress through daily reports.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop field crews, foremen, and apprentices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Scheduling proficiency

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma

Trade certification or associate degree preferred

OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Ames Construction is seeking a Mechanical Superintendent to lead on-site mechanical operations in Farmington, NM. You will oversee self-perform crews and subcontractors, coordinate piping, HVAC, plumbing, and process systems, and ensure work complies with drawings, specs, and safety standards.

You will develop look-ahead schedules, manage material and equipment logistics, and mentor field personnel while collaborating with project teams to avoid conflicts and keep the project on track.