Senior Mechanical Superintendent Lead Field & Projects

Vertical Mechanical Group Inc; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Contract or Direct Hire opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for advancement

Exposure to large-scale projects

Direct leadership interaction

Team-oriented work environment

Job summary

Vertical Mechanical Group Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Superintendent to lead commercial mechanical construction projects in Sterling, VA, and the DMV region.

You will oversee field crews, coordinate resources, and ensure safe, high-quality HVAC and plumbing installations. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in commercial mechanical construction, strong leadership, and the ability to read drawings and manage schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of commercial mechanical construction experience.
• Experience leading field teams on large commercial projects.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Experience coordinating labor, materials, equipment, schedules, and other trades.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily mechanical field operations and oversee crew performance.
• Direct the installation of commercial HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Assign work, communicate expectations, and monitor field productivity.
• Coach and develop foremen, mechanics, helpers, and other field personnel.
• Promote accountability, professionalism, and teamwork across the project.
• Serve as VMG's primary field representative with clients, partners, and vendors.
• Coordinate manpower, materials, tools, equipment, and site access.
• Review drawings, specs, schedules, and project requirements.
• Work closely with project managers, general contractors, and other trades.
• Identify field conflicts early and implement practical solutions.
• Track progress and keep work on schedule.
• Support inspections, testing, commissioning, punch-list and closeout.

Skills

Field leadership

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing systems

Reading drawings

Project coordination

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Vertical Mechanical Group Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Superintendent to lead commercial mechanical construction projects in Sterling, VA, and the DMV region.

You will oversee field crews, coordinate resources, and ensure safe, high-quality HVAC and plumbing installations. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in commercial mechanical construction, strong leadership, and the ability to read drawings and manage schedules.