Senior HVAC Field Superintendent – Commercial Projects

Vertical Mechanical Group Inc; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

401(k) match

Paid time off

Vehicle allowance

Training & development

Career advancement

Charleston projects

Job summary

Vertical Mechanical Group (VMG) is hiring an experienced HVAC Superintendent to lead field operations in the Charleston, South Carolina area. The role focuses on delivering high-quality commercial HVAC projects from startup through closeout, while building strong teams and maintaining safe, productive jobsites.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years supervising commercial HVAC construction, deep knowledge of HVAC systems and ductwork, and the ability to read drawings and manage schedules.

Qualifications

• 5+ years supervising commercial HVAC construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, ductwork, mechanical piping, and equipment installation.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day field operations for commercial HVAC construction projects.
• Lead and coordinate foremen, field crews, subcontractors, vendors, equipment, and materials.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, sequencing, and manpower plans.
• Monitor field productivity and ensure project milestones and deadlines are met.
• Coordinate HVAC work with Project Managers, general contractors, subcontractors, and other trades.
• Participate in project meetings with clients, general contractors, engineers, and project partners.
• Identify field challenges and develop solutions to keep projects moving.
• Promote and enforce VMG safety policies, OSHA requirements, and project safety procedures.
• Conduct jobsite safety meetings, inspections, and toolbox talks.
• Identify and address potential hazards, incidents, and near misses.
• Ensure HVAC systems installed per drawings, specs, codes, and VMG quality standards.
• Monitor workmanship and address quality concerns across all phases.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, startup, and other quality-control activities.
• Plan manpower, materials, equipment, and resources to support schedules.
• Monitor daily production, labor productivity, and field progress.
• Coordinate equipment and material deliveries to prevent delays.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, and documents.
• Maintain daily reports, manpower logs, schedules, and project documentation.
• Coordinate startup, testing, inspections, punch lists, and closeout activities.

Skills

HVAC supervision

Field leadership

Reading drawings

Scheduling & coordination

MS Office

OSHA 30

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Vertical Mechanical Group (VMG) is hiring an experienced HVAC Superintendent to lead field operations in the Charleston, South Carolina area. The role focuses on delivering high-quality commercial HVAC projects from startup through closeout, while building strong teams and maintaining safe, productive jobsites.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years supervising commercial HVAC construction, deep knowledge of HVAC systems and ductwork, and the ability to read drawings and manage schedules.