Traveling Mechanical Superintendent

Diamond Peak Recruiting; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel Per Diem (Tax Free)

401(k)

Health, Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Professional Development & Training

Job summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting partners with a leading mechanical contractor to hire Mechanical Superintendents for field leadership on large-scale commercial, industrial, and mission-critical projects across the country.

This full-time traveling role demands a proven field leader who can manage crews, coordinate with PMs and GCs, and uphold safety, quality, and schedule on complex projects. Base salary ranges from $130,000 to $180,000 with travel per diem, benefits, and career growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of mechanical construction experience.
• Previous role as Mechanical Superintendent or similar field leadership.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and safety focus.
• Willingness to travel nationwide on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations for large-scale mechanical projects.
• Manage field personnel and coordinate with PMs and GCs.
• Develop manpower plans and align with project leadership.
• Ensure schedule adherence and productivity goals.
• Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Review drawings and specifications to drive execution.
• Address field issues and implement timely solutions.
• Promote safety culture and monitor quality.
• Mentor foremen and field leaders and report progress to leadership.
• Ensure materials, equipment, and resources are available as needed.
• Support planning, sequencing, and project closeout activities.

Skills

Field leadership

Team management

Project scheduling

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Communication

Travel readiness

Problem solving

Job description

Our client is a leading mechanical contractor seeking experienced Mechanical Superintendents to lead field operations on large-scale commercial, industrial, and mission-critical construction projects throughout the country.

This is a full-time traveling position for a proven mechanical field leader who is comfortable being on the road and wants the opportunity to work on larger, more complex projects while building a long-term career with a growing mechanical contractor.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience leading mechanical construction crews, coordinating with Project Managers and General Contractors, managing manpower, maintaining schedules, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations for large-scale mechanical construction projects.
• Manage and coordinate mechanical field personnel, including Foremen, General Foremen, and craft labor.
• Develop manpower plans and coordinate labor needs with Project Management and Operations leadership.
• Ensure projects remain on schedule and meet established productivity goals.
• Coordinate mechanical construction activities with General Contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and other trades.
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules, and project requirements.
• Identify potential field issues and develop solutions before they impact schedule or cost.
• Work closely with Project Managers to ensure successful project execution.
• Monitor installation quality and ensure work is completed according to plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture on the project.
• Participate in project meetings and provide field updates to project leadership.
• Coordinate material deliveries, equipment, manpower, and other resources required for successful execution.
• Assist with project planning, sequencing, and constructability.
• Support commissioning, startup, testing, and project closeout activities.
• Build strong relationships with General Contractors, owners, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Mentor and develop Foremen and other field leaders.
• Maintain accountability for field productivity, quality, safety, and schedule performance.

Mechanical Systems

Candidates should have strong field experience with one or more of the following:

• HVAC
• Piping
• Plumbing
• Process Piping
• Hydronic Systems
• Sheet Metal
• Mechanical Equipment
• Chilled Water Systems
• Industrial Mechanical Systems
• Mission Critical / Data Center Mechanical Systems

Project Experience

Experience with large and complex projects is highly preferred, including:

• Data Centers / Mission Critical
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Semiconductor
• Commercial
• High-Rise
• Hospitality
• Institutional

Qualifications

• 7+ years of mechanical construction experience preferred.
• Previous experience as a Mechanical Superintendent, General Superintendent, Foreman, or similar field leadership role.
• Strong understanding of mechanical construction means and methods.
• Proven ability to lead large field teams.
• Strong understanding of project schedules and manpower planning.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience working with General Contractors and other construction trades.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, and productivity requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex field issues and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel nationwide on a full-time basis.
• $130,000-$180,000 Base Salary, depending on experience
• Up to $45,000 Travel Per Diem (Tax Free)
• 401(k)
• Full Health, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Development & Training
• And much more

Travel Requirement

This is a full-time traveling position. Candidates should be comfortable working on projects throughout the country and spending extended periods away from home.

The combination of a strong base salary, substantial travel per diem, car allowance, full benefits, and long-term career growth makes this a highly competitive opportunity for experienced mechanical field leaders.

The Opportunity

This is more than simply a traveling Superintendent position. Our client is looking for career-minded mechanical field leaders who want to take on increasingly complex projects and grow within the organization.

There are opportunities to progress into roles such as:

Mechanical Superintendent ? General Superintendent ? Field Operations Manager ? Director/VP of Operations

• If you are an experienced mechanical field leader who is ready to travel, lead, earn, and grow, this is an opportunity worth exploring.