Superintendent - Mechanical/ Industrial - Up to $160k

We are representing a leading New England construction and infrastructure organization seeking experienced Mechanical/Industrial Superintendents to oversee field operations on complex mechanical, utility, water/wastewater, industrial, and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong mechanical construction expertise and a proven ability to lead crews, coordinate subcontractors, and deliver technically challenging projects safely and efficiently.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established, multi-division construction and infrastructure firm with more than 600 employees throughout New England. With over a century of successful operations, they have earned a reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the energy, water/wastewater, utility, industrial, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors. Their culture emphasizes safety, employee development, operational excellence, and long-term client relationships.

Description

The Superintendent will lead field operations from project startup through completion, ensuring work is executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project specifications. This individual will serve as the primary field leader responsible for workforce management, subcontractor coordination, productivity, quality control, and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations on mechanical and industrial construction projects from mobilization through closeout
• Supervise craft labor, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel while ensuring adherence to project goals and safety standards
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and project resources to maximize productivity and efficiency
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, critical path activities, and field progress
• Support project budgeting, cost control initiatives, resource planning, and productivity tracking
• Interface with project managers, engineers, inspectors, clients, and other project stakeholders
• Maintain accurate project documentation including daily reports, timesheets, material tracking, work orders, and billing support
• Enforce safety programs, quality standards, and company policies while mentoring and developing field personnel

Profile

A successful Superintendent should have:

• 7-10+ years of construction site leadership experience
• Mechanical construction background is required
• Experience within industrial, process piping, water/wastewater, utility, underground, manufacturing, energy, or infrastructure construction environments
• Demonstrated experience supervising projects involving complex piping systems, pump stations, utility infrastructure, heavy rigging, and mechanical systems
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, drawings and specifications, line and grade, survey methods, scheduling, cost control, and safety programs
• Knowledge of pump and equipment repair, basic electrical systems, and craft labor agreements
• Strong leadership, communication, workforce management, and subcontractor coordination skills
• OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 certification preferred
• DOT Medical Card or ability to obtain
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening, background check, and motor vehicle review

Software & Technology

• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Project
• Procore
• COINS
• Construction ERP Platforms
• Microsoft Office Suite

Location

Projects are located throughout:

• Massachusetts
• Southern New Hampshire
• New Hampshire

This role requires regular travel between project sites throughout the region.

Job Offer

Compensation & Benefits

Superintendent III

$115,000 - $145,000 base salary

Superintendent IV

$127,000 - $160,000 base salary

Additional benefits include:

• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Company vehicle and gas card
• 401(k) plan
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Paid time off
• Long-term career growth with an established and successful organization
• Opportunity to work on complex, highly visible infrastructure and industrial projects throughout New England

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Requirements 7-10+ years of construction site leadership experience Mechanical construction background is required Experience within industrial, process piping, water/wastewater, utility, underground, manufacturing, energy, or infrastructure construction environments Demonstrated experience supervising projects involving complex piping systems, pump stations, utility infrastructure, heavy rigging, and mechanical systems Strong understanding of construction means and methods, drawings and specifications, line and grade, survey methods, scheduling, cost control, and safety programs Knowledge of pump and equipment repair, basic electrical systems, and craft labor agreements Strong leadership, communication, workforce management, and subcontractor coordination skills OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 certification preferred DOT Medical Card or ability to obtain Valid Driver's License Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening, background check, and motor vehicle review Software & Technology Primavera P6 Microsoft Project Procore COINS Construction ERP Platforms Microsoft Office Suite Location Projects are located throughout: Massachusetts Southern New Hampshire New Hampshire This role requires regular travel between project sites throughout the region.