Traveling - Mechanical Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises.  With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values, agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.  At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.  

M.C. Dean uses modular construction methods.  The Superintendent uses proprietary tools to coordinate and schedule the installation of both fabricated assemblies and onsite installations on projects ranging in value from $10M to $200M. Project types include data centers, complex government facilities, airports, railway transportation systems, and manufacturing. Projects are greenfield and complex renovations.

The  Superintendent is a critical part of the project team estimating, developing, and executing the integrated project plan. The Superintendent is responsible for executing the plan to include directing, scheduling, coordinating the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an environment of ethical and motivated behavior
• Motivate and lead teams and team members. 
• Enhance the company's relationship with the owners by delivering a safe, quality project on time within budget.
• Develop the estimate and the integrated project plan with the project team.
• Understand the contract, scope, specifications, drawings, and integrated project plan.
• Manage site logistics working with our Logistics Service Center
• Manage procurements and material releases against a bill of material working with our Procurement Service Center.
• Collaborate with senior management, supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients.
• Plan, organize, and direct daily activities to the plan.
• Dispatch workers to construction sites according to plan and monitor daily progress.
• Direct and supervise teams and delegate responsibilities to foremen and technicians.
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations and codes.
• Coordinate with other contractors.
• Produce quality and safe installations supported by our Safety and Quality Service Centers.
• Daily and weekly, monitor work accomplished against the plan.
• Work with the project team to maintain a positive cash flow and profitability.
• Lead and manage day‑to‑day mechanical construction operations across one or multiple projects.
• Supervise and coordinate multiple crews and subcontractors simultaneously.
• Plan and execute work involving CRAH units, chillers, chilled water systems, generators, and fuel oil systems.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Qualifications

Job Working Conditions and Environment:
The position is physically demanding and requires work outdoors in all weather conditions and environments to include heat, cold, rain, and snow. The position requires work at heights, in areas under construction, or restricted areas such as a switchgear room, manhole, utility tunnel, crawl spaces, or attics. The incumbent will work in areas accessible by O.S.H.A. approved site construction ladders or stairs under construction. The position requires flexible work hours. To complete a project on time, the Superintendent may require overtime, weekends, and night shifts. The incumbent must work with customers and their representatives with little interference or disruption while maintaining a professional and courteous image. 
 

Years of Experience:
The incumbent has at least ten (10) years of experience working in the electrical industry, including two years serving as a foreman.
 
Minimum Education and Certifications

• High School / GED with 10+ years of experience
• Advanced training in career discipline

100% Travel Required

Software Tools:

• Estimating  
• Production Tracking
• Scheduling  

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting  data centers and / or Mission-critical infrastructure
• Experience working closely with commissioning teams
• OSHA 30 or equivalent safety training
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • CRAH units
  • Chillers
  • Chilled water systems
  • Generators and fuel oil systems
  • Large‑scale mechanical system installation

End Date: 11/25/2026