Technical Superintendent

Walbridge; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Walbridge is seeking experienced Superintendents to oversee mechanical craft activities, coordinate multiple trades, and supervise project start-up and commissioning. The role requires travel to client projects across the US and strong leadership for safety, scheduling, and budget adherence.

Ideal candidates will have a robust mechanical background, 8+ years of supervisory experience on industrial or data-center scale projects, and proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and complex

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years supervisory experience in facility construction or similar.
• Strong mechanical background, Data Centers preferred.
• Experience leading large teams across multiple trades.

Responsibilities

• Resource Management: plan and supervise equipment start-up, commissioning, and craft activities.
• Project Planning and Strategy: coordinate work with other crafts and departments.
• Risk Management: maintain safety program compliance and labor relations coordination.
• Team Leadership: liaise with engineering, estimating, and planning to ensure drawings, specs, and schedule compliance.

Skills

Mechanical background

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional coordination

Job description

Job Details

• Category: Operations
• Work Location: US-OH-Columbus
• ID: 2026-2460

Overview

The opportunity

Walbridge is looking for Superintendents that know how to and love to build! Schedule, coordinate and supervise Mechanical craft employee activities. May involve supervising one or more trade groups, including electricians, plumbers, sheet metal workers, and similar within the construction industry.

Location

You can be located anywhere in the US, if you are highly willing to travel to our client projects on a long-term basis.

Responsibilities

Resource Management: Plan and supervise Equipment Start Up and Commissioning process, Assistant Superintendent (on larger projects) and/or craft activities such as, determining method of construction, workforce levels, material quantities equipment, temporary power sources, work schedule and documenting actual hours worked. Maintain liaison with other departments such as Material Control, Purchasing, Quality Control, and Engineering to ensure all required materials, equipment, inspections, support craft activities and project schedules.

• Project Planning and Strategy: Coordinate assigned work with the work of different crafts, company departments, or other contractors.

• Risk Management: Assist the Labor Relations Department in maintaining communications with unions, resolving jurisdictional disputes, requisitioning required workforce, and as necessary the labor approach for the projects assigned. Monitor craft compliance with project safety program requirements; document and ensure corrective measures are implemented.

• Team Leadership: Maintain liaison with engineering, estimating, and planning to ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, and schedule. Experience assisting in resolving construction problems such as lack of productivity and work interfaces is required.

Overall, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of projects that drive significant growth and innovation within the organization and serve our client's needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years supervisory experience in similar facility construction technology, methods, equipment, tools, and work procedures required.

• Strong Mechanical background in Data Centers' experience is preferred.

• Titles by discipline may include, Technical Superintendent, Mechanical Superintendent, or Electrical Superintendent.

• Advanced understanding of construction scheduling, cost control and demonstrated ability to control and supervise large groups.

• Prior experience with Commercial or Industrial project scopes of at least $50M value.

• A valid driver's license in the US required; and willingness and ability to travel; travel is estimated at 70+%.

Ideally, you'll also have

• Excellent communication and organizational skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Strong history of leading, motivating and mentoring cross-functional teams.

• Strong knowledge of construction processes, laws, standards, and regulations.

• Successful background maintaining high safety standards and delivering quality outcomes.

• Proficiency in developing and implementing project strategies, plans, and budgets.

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and adapt to changing project requirements.

EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V

Walbridge is an equal opportunity employer with a culture that promotes diversity in the workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, status as an individual with a disability, military, or protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning career development, recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment.