Superintendent - Mechanical
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Overview
Job Description
Description
Mechanical Superintendent
Company: CMS Corporation
Website: www.cmscorp.com
CMS is an award-winning construction contractor with design-build experience and strong self-performance capabilities in mechanical, piping, and fabrication work. Our scope of services includes new construction, renovations, fueling systems, and energy projects for a wide range of commercial and federal government clients. As a prime contractor, we execute a full range of construction disciplines. Our mechanical expertise allows us to self-perform highly technical mechanical and fuels work.
The Mechanical Superintendent supervises craft workers and serves as a liaison between Operations, Project Management, and Trades Teams to ensure that construction deliverables meet drawing and specification requirements. This role takes a lead position onsite to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with a quality level that aligns with CMS standards and client expectations.
Essential Functions
- Plan work schedules, determine manpower, material quantities, and equipment requirements
- Manage subcontractor activities on-site
- Monitor performance of trades to ensure compliance with project specifications, procedures, and safety protocols
- Lead onsite meetings; distribute schedule updates and meeting documentation
- Complete daily documentation, including productivity reports and jobsite photos
- Communicate potential issues and scheduling challenges to the Project Management Team; assist in resolving as needed
- Coordinate with departments for timely delivery of materials, inspections, and equipment
- Validate field construction against drawings and specifications using inspections and digital tools (e.g., BIM/VDC)
- Maintain responsibility for onsite safety
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Project Manager or Director of Operations
Requirements
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Science with at least 2 years of superintendent, foreman, or crew leader experience
- Associate's degree in a related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience
- High school diploma with a minimum of 7 years of experience in similar leadership roles
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong understanding of construction disciplines, scheduling, cost control, safety, and blueprint interpretation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Experience using BIM/VDC software applications
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Reports to the Director of Operations
- Works under the guidance of an on-site Project Manager
- Directly supervises subcontractors and trades team members
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift, move, push, or pull items up to 50 lbs. or more
- Must be able to perform various construction tasks including working at heights, in confined spaces, and under different environmental conditions
- Good vision (corrected or uncorrected) and coordination of hand and eye movements
- Climbing, balancing, standing, walking over uneven ground, stooping, kneeling, and crouching as needed
- Must have a valid driver's license and meet company vehicle insurance requirements
Travel Requirements
- Occasional local, regional, and interstate travel is required
- Some projects may require international travel
- All travel-related expenses will be covered or reimbursed per CMS policies
Benefits
CMS offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- AFLAC
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
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