Mechanical Superintendent - Commercial
$95,000–$125,000 year
On-siteCharlottesville, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Supervise field crews, subcontractors, and craft activities on assigned commercial construction projects, determining construction methods, manpower levels, and material quantities. Coordinate work across different crafts and departments while acting as a liaison with engineering and estimating teams to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications. Perform a wide range of skilled construction tasks directly, resolve productivity and safety issues, and implement corrective actions. Provide guidance to crews on budgeting and scheduling to maintain job quality and customer satisfaction. This role requires direct hands-on work, including operating heavy machinery and working in varying temperatures.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years previous experience as a General Foreman, General Superintendent and/or equivalent combination of vocational training and experience
- Ability to successfully supervise large crew (20+)
- Prior experience supervising large teams
- Previous knowledge of man hour reports, job cost reports, workforce planning and estimating
- Advanced understanding of construction cost control, forecasting and setting goals
- Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to work across varied disciplines
- Ability to effectively present information to customers, clients and colleagues
- OSHA 30 and CPR
- Demonstrated knowledge of, reading, interpreting and working to: Design drawings (isometric and orthographic), design guides, specifications
- Support Drawings and specifications
- Contract documents and site coordination of subcontractors
- Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail, and demonstrate problem-solving skills
- Must adhere to all company policy and procedures
- Must be available to report to multiple job sites as assigned
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Must be able to correctly identify all colors of a color-coded cable/wires and see close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus
Desired Qualifications
- 10 years' experience in a heavy mechanical construction environment as Superintendent
- Prior military experience
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