Mechanical Superintendent

Precision Mechanical
  • Rapid City, SD
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Mechanical Superintendent (HVAC, Plumbing & Equipment Startup)

    Make an Impact Every Day

    Join a team where your leadership drives results, your expertise shapes the future, and your craftsmanship defines excellence. As a Mechanical Superintendent, you will lead HVAC and plumbing operations on large-scale commercial construction projects—including schools, hospitals, and advanced government facilities—while ensuring seamless equipment installation, startup, and long-term performance.

    What You’ll Do

    Lead with Purpose

    • Oversee daily field operations and direct skilled craft workers and subcontractors across HVAC and plumbing scopes
    • Ensure proper staffing, material availability, and efficient workflow from project start through completion
    • Enforce safety standards and promote a culture of accountability on the jobsite

    Plan, Execute & Deliver

    • Review project drawings, specifications, and contract documents to develop construction strategies and detailed schedules
    • Manage submittals, procurement, installation, and startup activities in alignment with project requirements
    • Coordinate closely with Project Managers, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure seamless execution

    Equipment Startup & Commissioning

    • Lead the startup, testing, and commissioning of mechanical and plumbing systems
    • Verify system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure readiness for turnover
    • Oversee system operation throughout the warranty period, ensuring reliability and contract compliance

    Drive Performance & Cost Control

    • Monitor budgets, control costs, and implement efficient installation and startup strategies
    • Review subcontractor progress, approve billings, and maintain accurate production tracking
    • Provide field-driven insights to support scheduling, purchasing, and overall project success

    Stay Ahead of the Curve

    • Develop site logistics plans, including site utilization, security, and material flow
    • Maintain accurate daily reports, logs, and documentation to ensure compliance and transparency
    • Ensure all work meets contractual, quality, and organizational standards

    What You Bring

    • OSHA Safety Training (minimum OSHA 10-hour certification)
    • Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in HVAC and plumbing construction
    • Proven experience in commercial or institutional projects (schools, hospitals, government, or industrial facilities)
    • Strong knowledge of mechanical systems installation and equipment startup/commissioning
    • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and contract documents
    • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

    Physical Requirements

    • Ability to bend, stoop, climb, and lift up to 25 pounds

    Perks & Benefits

    We invest in your future—because when you grow, we grow.

    • 401(k) with company match
    • Health, dental, and life insurance
    • Health Savings Account (HSA)
    • Paid time off and holidays
    • Tuition reimbursement & professional development support
    • Retirement plan options

    Required Licenses & Certifications

    • Valid Driver’s License
    • OSHA 10-hour Certification (minimum)

    A Note on Our Culture

    This role goes beyond a checklist. We value initiative, flexibility, and teamwork. You may contribute across multiple areas of the project, and that adaptability will be recognized in your growth and advancement.

    U.S. Persons Requirement: Due to export control regulations (ITAR), this position requires access to controlled information. Applicants must qualify as a “U.S. Person” (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee). This requirement is solely for compliance purposes.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRapid City, SD

    Skills

    • Billingunmatched
    • Blueprintsunmatched
    • Budget Managementunmatched
    • Commercial Constructionunmatched
    • Commissioningunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Contract Requirementsunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Governmentunmatched
    • HVACunmatched
    • Hospitalunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Lift/Move 25 Poundsunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • Operationsunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Plumbingunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Procurement Managementunmatched
    • Production Controlunmatched
    • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Retirement Planunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Safety Trainingunmatched
    • Startupunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • System Operationsunmatched
    • System Start-Upunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Testingunmatched

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