Mechanical Superintendent

Mechanical Superintendent (Heavy Industrial)

Location: Nationwide travel

Schedule: 4 week rotation with 5 day long weekend

Type: Contract-to-hire

Pay: $60-70/hour + $150/day per diem and company vehicle

About the Role

We’re hiring an experienced Mechanical Superintendent to lead field construction on heavy industrial projects nationwide. You’ll run the mechanical scope from start to finish: process piping, equipment setting, rigging, welding, and testing. You’ll keep the work safe, on schedule, and on budget.

What You’ll Do

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• Plan, organize, and supervise mechanical construction activities and subcontractor schedules.
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• Oversee piping (carbon, stainless, and alloy), rotating and stationary equipment, structural steel, rigging, welding, insulation and heat tracing, hydrostatic testing, NDE, fire protection, and coatings.
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• Lead site safety, including reviewing and auditing Pre-Task Analyses (PTAs) and Task Safety Observations (TSOs).
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• Manage subcontractor performance and contractual compliance, and track progress by installed quantities and work hours.
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• Build strong relationships with clients, A/E representatives, and other contractors.
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• Witness equipment setting and alignment, and walk down systems before, during, and after hydrostatic testing.
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• Coordinate with QA/QC to confirm welder qualifications.
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• Make sure the field is working from current drawing revisions, and maintain redlines and as-builts.
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• Answer RFIs with support from the APM or field engineer.
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• Run 3-week look-aheads, daily field reports, progress photos, and punch lists.
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• Oversee material deliveries, storage, preventative maintenance, and site tool management.
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• Execute field change orders and support project procedures alongside project management.
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What You Bring

You need one of the following combinations of education and experience in construction management or craft supervision on mechanical projects:

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• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years, or
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• Associate degree and 9+ years, or
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• High school diploma/GED and 11+ years
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You’ll also need:

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• The ability to read and interpret isometrics, structural drawings, and P&IDs.
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• A strong safety background, along with strong leadership and communication skills.
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
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• Willingness to travel nationwide on a 4-week rotation.
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