Mechanical Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Mechanical Superintendent

A growing commercial construction and operational technology company is hiring a hands-on Mechanical Superintendent to lead mechanical field work on commercial building projects within 30 miles of Mobile, AL. This role is ideal for a field leader who can own daily mechanical execution, coordinate crews and subcontractors, solve problems in the field, and help build the mechanical side of a fast-growing company.

The best-fit candidate has strong commercial mechanical experience, jobsite leadership ability, and the confidence to work across mechanical rooms, HVAC systems, piping, ductwork, pumps, fans, motors, valves, controls-adjacent systems, startup support, and commercial building infrastructure.

Location: Within 30 miles of Mobile, AL

Schedule: Field construction schedule; overtime may be available based on project needs

Work Setting: Primarily onsite at commercial construction jobsites, with some service opportunities

Role Type: Direct Hire or Contract to Hire- based on candidate's needs

Openings: 1

Pay Rate: $30-$40/hr based on mechanical leadership experience, technical skill set, and field capability

Travel: Occasional local/regional travel, including possible overnight stays

Growth Opportunity: This is a strong opportunity to join a young, founder-led company that is growing quickly and building out its commercial mechanical, HVAC, building automation, controls, and operational technology capabilities. Strong performers can grow with the company as project volume, leadership needs, and technical service offerings expand.

Benefits

• Opportunity to join a 1.5-year-old, founder-led company growing faster than projected.
• Holidays paid
• $300 vehicle expense monthly
• IRS rate paid for mileage
• Medical, dental, and vision benefit options
• Recruiter support throughout the assignment.
• Overtime

Responsibilities

• Lead daily mechanical field execution on commercial construction and service projects.
• Coordinate mechanical crews, apprentices, journeymen, subcontractors, and trade partners.
• Oversee commercial mechanical installation, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, startup support, and punch list completion.
• Work across mechanical rooms, rooftop equipment, pumps, motors, fans, belts, bearings, valves, piping, ductwork, supports, hangers, equipment pads, and related building infrastructure.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, and project documentation.
• Plan manpower, materials, tools, and daily field priorities.
• Identify field conflicts and coordinate practical solutions with Project Managers, customers, and other trades.
• Support equipment startup, testing, balancing, commissioning, and closeout activity.
• Maintain awareness of material needs, shortages, delays, and field conditions.
• Enforce OSHA, company, customer, and jobsite safety requirements.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Mentor foremen, journeymen, apprentices, and less-experienced field employees.
• Model strong craftsmanship, reliability, communication, professionalism, and jobsite conduct.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial or industrial mechanical experience preferred.
• Prior mechanical superintendent, foreman, lead mechanic, or field-lead experience.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting ability across commercial building systems.
• Experience leading mechanical installation, piping, ductwork, supports, equipment setting, rigging support, repairs, and maintenance.
• Ability to read construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and shop drawings.
• Strong field problem-solving, coordination, and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, including possible overnight stays.
• Ability to work outdoors, climb ladders/scaffolding/rooftops/aerial lifts, lift up to 75 lbs, and work in mechanical rooms, rooftops, attics, crawlspaces, and active jobsites.

Preferred Qualifications

• EPA 608 certification.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience leading apprentices, journeymen, subcontractors, or mixed trade crews.
• Experience with commercial facilities, healthcare, education, municipal, aviation, or industrial building environments.
• Experience in a smaller or growing company where leaders wear multiple hats and help build process.