Job Title: Mechanical SuperintendentJob DescriptionThe Mechanical Superintendent leads field operations for complex mechanical construction projects in heavy industrial, oil and gas, chemical, or power environments. This role plans, organizes, and supervises mechanical construction activities to ensure safe, timely, and profitable project completion. The Mechanical Superintendent coordinates mechanical subcontractors, maintains continuity of job progress, and maximizes efficiencies across assigned areas of work while upholding high standards of safety, quality, and contractual performance.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and supervise specific portions of mechanical construction work for assigned areas of the project.
- Manage field operations to achieve safe, timely, and profitable completion of mechanical project scopes.
- Develop and maintain construction schedules for mechanical-related activities performed by subcontractors to ensure completion of contractual obligations.
- Maintain continuity of job progress and maximize efficiencies in the assigned area of responsibility.
- Provide oversight of mechanical project work activities, including piping (carbon, stainless steel, and alloy), rotating equipment, stationary equipment, structural steel, rigging, piping and structural welding, insulation and heat tracing, hydrostatic testing, non-destructive examination techniques, fire protection, and coatings.
- Supervise the overall construction effort, including safety performance, craft productivity, efficient use of materials and equipment, materials management, scheduling, engineering coordination, and contractual compliance.
- Ensure subcontractor compliance with contractual requirements for mechanical construction activities.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, subcontractors, architect/engineer representatives, and other contractors, serving as a key field interface.
- Collaborate with project management to develop and implement project procedures, working documents, and standards.
- Review and authorize purchase requisitions, field design change requests, and related documentation under the guidance of the Construction Manager and Project Manager.
- Take responsibility for overall project safety by regularly reviewing and auditing site-specific safety documentation, including Pre-Task Analyses (PTAs) and Task Safety Observations (TSOs).
- Complete detailed daily field reports and capture daily photos to document construction progress and field conditions.
- Assess upcoming work activities using subcontractors three-week look-ahead schedules, identifying concerns and coordinating adjustments to work plans.
- Develop marked-up and as-built drawings to produce record set documents, and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) with support from the Assistant Project Manager or Field Engineer.
- Direct and manage subcontractors to comply with the established project schedule, tracking and verifying progress based on installed quantities and work hours.
- Verify that material deliveries meet specifications, are stored properly, and receive necessary preventative maintenance or temporary heating, coordinating with the Materials Manager as needed.
- Coordinate with the QA/QC Manager to confirm all welders on site are properly qualified for project welding activities.
- Witness equipment setting and alignment to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and manufacturer requirements.
- Walk down systems before, during, and after hydrostatic testing to verify compliance with drawings and specifications, and sign off on completed system testing and restoration.
- Develop detailed punch lists for items that are out of compliance or incomplete, and follow up to ensure timely resolution.
- Confirm that the most current drawing revisions are being used in the field and communicate changes to relevant stakeholders.
- Understand and execute the project scope, including any changes that arise, and ensure field change orders are properly documented and implemented.
- Oversee craft supervision and project staffing levels to meet schedule and productivity requirements.
- Provide oversight of project site material and tool management to support efficient field operations.
- Supervise and direct the daily physical construction activities through coordination of field crews, subcontractors, and inspections to ensure code and specification compliance.
- Read, interpret, and understand isometric drawings, structural drawings, and P&IDs, and use them to guide construction activities.
- Perform additional related duties as assigned to support successful project delivery.
- Comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards in daily work.
Essential Skills
- Extensive experience in mechanical construction within heavy industrial, oil and gas, chemical, or power environments.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to oversee complex mechanical systems and equipment.
- Hands-on understanding of field construction practices, including rigging, drilling, and mechanical installation.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply blueprints, isometric drawings, structural drawings, and P&IDs.
- Demonstrated experience in construction management or craft supervision on mechanical projects.
- Proven skills in coordinating field construction activities and managing subcontractors on large projects.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with clients, subcontractors, and project teams.
- Leadership skills to direct craft supervision, field crews, and subcontractors in a dynamic construction environment.
- Solid safety background with a commitment to proactive safety management and documentation.
- Proficiency with hand tools and familiarity with mechanical construction tools and equipment.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including the ability to prepare reports, track schedules, and manage documentation.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelors degree with at least 7 years of construction management experience or craft supervision experience on mechanical projects, or
- Associate degree with at least 9 years of construction management experience or craft supervision experience on mechanical projects, or
- High school diploma or GED with at least 11 years of construction management experience or craft supervision experience on mechanical projects.
- Experience in heavy industrial construction, including power construction and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) environments.
- background in field construction management, including planning, scheduling, and materials management.
- Ability to develop and maintain project procedures, working documents, and standards in collaboration with project management.
- Experience in overseeing activities such as piping fabrication and installation, structural steel, welding, insulation, heat tracing, hydrostatic testing, non-destructive examination, fire protection, and coatings.
- Capability to review and authorize purchase requisitions and field design change requests within project guidelines.
- Experience in developing as-built drawings and record set documents, and responding to RFIs.
- Skill in tracking installed quantities and work hours to monitor progress and productivity.
- Ability to create and manage punch lists and drive completion of outstanding work items.
Work EnvironmentThis role operates in a heavy industrial construction environment focused on mechanical systems in oil and gas, chemical, or power facilities. Work is primarily field-based on active construction sites, involving close coordination with craft workers, subcontractors, and project management teams. The Mechanical Superintendent uses construction management tools and Microsoft Suite to manage schedules, documentation, and reporting, and regularly works with technical drawings such as isometrics, structural drawings, and P&IDs. The environment requires strict adherence to safety procedures, frequent site walk-downs, equipment setting and alignment, and oversight of activities such as welding, rigging, hydrostatic testing, and non-destructive examination. Work hours may align with typical construction schedules and can involve extended hours as project needs dictate. Dress typically consists of appropriate construction site attire and required personal protective equipment to ensure safety in an industrial setting. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, MO. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, MO. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.About Actalent
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