Senior Mechanical Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Superintendent – Mechanical (Plumbing & HVAC)

Sector: Commercial / Mission-Critical Construction

Location: Northern Texas (Abilene and/or Dallas)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Superintendent to lead field operations on a large-scale, mission-critical commercial project for a union mechanical contractor. This position requires deep expertise in both commercial plumbing and HVAC systems, and a proven background managing large, complex construction projects from start to finish.

This is a top-level field leadership role that will oversee overall site execution, workforce coordination, schedule adherence, quality control, and safety compliance. The right candidate will be comfortable operating at a high level with project executives, general contractors, engineers, and union leadership while maintaining a strong presence in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full on-site leadership for all mechanical scopes, including plumbing and HVAC

• Oversee large union crews, general foremen, and subcontractors

• Coordinate schedules, manpower planning, and work sequencing for complex builds

• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with drawings, specs, and codes

• Serve as primary field liaison to project managers, general contractor, inspectors, and engineers

• Lead site logistics planning, material flow, equipment scheduling, and tool coordination

• Proactively identify constructability issues, conflicts, and risk factors

• Drive production goals while maintaining top-tier quality standards

• Enforce all safety procedures and compliance requirements

• Mentor and develop foremen and journeymen into future leaders

• Report progress, risks, and milestone updates to senior leadership

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 10+ years in commercial / industrial mechanical construction

• Previous experience as a Superintendent on large, complex projects required

• Strong, hands-on knowledge of both plumbing and HVAC systems

• Experience on mission-critical, data center, healthcare, or industrial projects is highly preferred

• Proven ability to lead large union crews and coordinate multiple scopes

• Deep understanding of mechanical drawings, specifications, and scheduling

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• Strong knowledge of safety standards and best practices

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman or Master license in plumbing or mechanical

• Experience with mission-critical systems and redundancy requirements

• Experience coordinating multi-million-dollar projects

• Strong digital literacy with field management tools and reporting

What We Offer

• Highly competitive compensation based on experience

• Union contractor with strong project pipeline

• Full benefits package

• Long-term work on high-profile, large-scale projects

• Opportunity to play a leadership role on a landmark build



This position is for a senior-level construction professional who thrives in complex, high-demand environments and has the leadership presence to run large, critical projects with confidence and precision.