What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical (MEP) Superintendent position at Hoar Construction?
Description
Position Summary
The Construction Mechanical Superintendent is responsible for overseeing all field operations related to mechanical construction scopes on assigned projects. This role leads mechanical crews and subcontractors, ensuring work is performed safely, on schedule, and in compliance with project specifications, codes, and quality standards. The Superintendent serves as the primary on-site leader for mechanical work, coordinating with the senior superintendent, project management, other trades, inspectors, and clients to successfully deliver projects from start through completion.
Key Responsibilities
Field Leadership & Supervision
Required
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Work is performed mainly in an indoor and outdoor setting with exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions, and travel from site to site.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and field environment (construction site); to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs without assistance and greater than 50lbs with assistance; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
EOE - Vets/Disabilities
Hoar does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Hoar without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Hoar.
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Position Summary
The Construction Mechanical Superintendent is responsible for overseeing all field operations related to mechanical construction scopes on assigned projects. This role leads mechanical crews and subcontractors, ensuring work is performed safely, on schedule, and in compliance with project specifications, codes, and quality standards. The Superintendent serves as the primary on-site leader for mechanical work, coordinating with the senior superintendent, project management, other trades, inspectors, and clients to successfully deliver projects from start through completion.
Key Responsibilities
Field Leadership & Supervision
- Lead, supervise, and coordinate mechanical foremen, tradespeople, and subcontractors on job sites
- Assign daily work activities and manpower to meet project schedules and productivity goals
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork in the field
- Plan, sequence, and execute mechanical work in coordination with the overall project schedule
- Review mechanical drawings, specifications, and submittals to ensure accurate installation
- Identify and resolve constructability and coordination issues in the field
- Monitor progress and adjust manpower and resources as needed to maintain schedule
- Enforce company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and site-specific safety plans
- Conduct jobsite safety meetings, inspections, and audits
- Ensure all mechanical work complies with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements
- Maintain high workmanship standards across all mechanical installations
- Perform regular inspections of work in progress and completed work
- Coordinate inspections and testing with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), engineers, and commissioning teams
- Serve as the primary point of contact for mechanical field operations
- Coordinate with other trades to prevent conflicts and maintain efficient workflows
- Communicate labor needs, schedule updates, material requirements, and field conditions to project management
- Track manpower, production, daily reports, and progress logs
- Assist with material coordination, deliveries, staging, and inventory control
- Support project close-out activities, including punch lists, system turnover, and as-built documentation
Required
- 5 years of experience in mechanical construction, including leadership or supervisory roles
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems including HVAC, piping, plumbing, hydronic systems, equipment installation, and closed loop systems
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable mechanical codes
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents
- Proven ability to lead crews and manage mechanical field operations effectively
- Valid Driver’s License
- Journeyman-level mechanical certification or equivalent technical training
- Experience as a Mechanical Superintendent on large-scale commercial, industrial, or mission-critical projects
- OSHA 30 certification
- Strong computer skills (Procore, Bluebeam, MS Office, or similar construction software)
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Work is performed mainly in an indoor and outdoor setting with exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions, and travel from site to site.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and field environment (construction site); to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs without assistance and greater than 50lbs with assistance; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
EOE - Vets/Disabilities
Hoar does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Hoar without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Hoar.
#AlwaysInProcess
#constructionmanagement