Superintendent - Process Mechanical - Water & Wastewater Construction

American Water Works Association; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 91,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. seeks a Process Mechanical Superintendent to lead field execution of complex water and industrial projects. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity, managing self-perform crews and coordinating with owners, inspectors, and trades.

You will interpret drawings, support shop drawings, and ensure work is installed correctly the first time, driving schedule adherence and budget control on large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in highly complex water or industrial construction projects.
• Process mechanical experience required.
• Self-perform experience strongly desired.
• Ability to work in a large team environment with a problem-solving, project-first mentality.
• Willingness to relocate within a region is preferred.
• Experience coordinating with owners, inspectors and other trades is valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementation of project-specific safety and accident prevention programs and maintain safe work areas through regular job-site inspections
• Lead McCarthys Task Hazard Analysis (THA) process and implement all safety and EEO/Affirmative Action programs
• Maintain thorough understanding of project schedule and budget, enforcing plans and motivating employees to follow through
• Assist project superintendent in locating/onboarding manpower, developing/implementing project plans and maintaining current contract documents
• Schedule and manage multiple crews performing various tasks across the project site
• Allocate resources, plan activities, review work and manage consumables/equipment, including compiling a comprehensive bill of materials and coordinating deliveries
• Comprehend contract drawings/specifications and communicate with owners, inspectors and other trades
• Create isometric drawings and assist project engineers in the shop drawing/submittal process

Skills

7+ years experience

Process mechanical experience

Self-perform experience

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Regional relocation

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Process Mechanical Superintendent is responsible for leading field execution of complex process mechanical work on large water and industrial projects, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity. This role plans and manages multiple self-perform process mechanical crews and could also supervise subcontractors, they oversee implementation of project-specific safety programs and task hazard analyses, and drives adherence to schedule and budget. The Process Mechanical Superintendent interprets contract documents and process mechanical drawings, coordinates with owners, inspectors, and other trades, and supports project teams with isometric drawings, shop drawings, and material planning. They play a key role in resolving field issues in real time, ensuring work is installed correctly the first time, and fostering a collaborative, problem-solving culture across the project team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in implementation of project-specific safety and accident prevention programs and maintain safe work areas through regular job-site inspections
• Lead McCarthys Task Hazard Analysis (THA) process and implement all safety and EEO/Affirmative Action programs
• Maintain thorough understanding of project schedule and budget, enforcing plans and motivating employees to follow through
• Assist project superintendent in locating/onboarding manpower, developing/implementing project plans and maintaining current contract documents
• Schedule and manage multiple crews performing various tasks across the project site
• Allocate resources, plan activities, review work and manage consumables/equipment, including compiling a comprehensive bill of materials and coordinating deliveries
• Comprehend contract drawings/specifications and communicate with owners, inspectors and other trades
• Create isometric drawings and assist project engineers in the shop drawing/submittal process

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 7 years of experience in highly complex water or industrial construction projects
• Process mechanical experience required
• Self-perform experience is strongly desired
• Ability to work in a large team environment with a problem-solving, project-first mentality
• Determination to take control and achieve results in identifying issues, reaching resolution and communicating with all team members to ensure work is installed properly the first time
• Geographically mobile and able to relocate within a region is preferred

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

For Colorado locations only, In accordance with Colorados Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB19-085), we are including McCarthys good-faith and reasonable estimate of a range of entry level base compensation at the time of the posting. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Given the dynamic nature of the large-scale commercial construction industry, a candidates project portfolio and background can change the role and compensation for which that candidate might be qualified. The title and pay range for this role could change based on candidate qualifications and experience. Pay Range: $90,600 - $130,300

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