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  • FINITETEK INC
  • Richmond, Virginia United States US View Map

Summary

Hiring: General Superintendent / Mechanical Superintendent


Schedule: Monday–Friday, occasional weekends

Travel: Between job sites as required


What We Offer


  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • HSA and company-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Career growth, training, and development opportunities


Position Overview


We are seeking an experienced General Superintendent / Mechanical Superintendent to oversee field operations for HVAC, plumbing, piping, and sheet metal construction projects. This role is responsible for field leadership, safety, quality, scheduling, labor management, and project coordination to ensure work is completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with construction codes and company standards.


Key Responsibilities


  • Oversee daily field operations, foremen, mechanics, apprentices, subcontractors, and vendors.
  • Enforce OSHA safety standards and conduct safety meetings, toolbox talks, and job hazard analyses.
  • Manage manpower, materials, equipment, labor forecasting, productivity, and project schedules.
  • Coordinate with project managers, general contractors, clients, inspectors, and other trades.
  • Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and BIM coordination models.
  • Monitor installation quality, inspections, testing, commissioning, punch lists, and project closeout.
  • Resolve field conflicts and assist with RFIs, change orders, and design clarifications.
  • Maintain daily reports, safety records, timesheets, redlines, and as-built documentation.
  • Use ConnectTeams for labor assignments, scheduling, and weekly labor forecasting.
  • Mentor foremen and field employees, conduct monthly training, evaluate performance, and support career development.
  • Recruit and interview field personnel and manage staffing according to project needs.
  • Visit project sites weekly, coordinate with customer representatives, and address field-team concerns.
  • Support estimating and preconstruction teams with constructability feedback and process improvements.
  • Conduct performance reviews, establish quarterly goals, and recommend pay increases and disciplinary actions in accordance with company procedures.


Required Qualifications


  • 7+ years of mechanical construction experience.
  • 3+ years in a foreman, general foreman, or superintendent role.
  • Experience with commercial, industrial, institutional, healthcare, educational, data center, or similar mechanical projects.
  • Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, piping, hydronic, steam, or process piping systems.
  • Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and coordinated plans.
  • Knowledge of construction codes, OSHA requirements, and industry standards.
  • Proven leadership, labor management, scheduling, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Ability to travel between job sites.


Preferred Qualifications


  • Mechanical apprenticeship, technical training, or advanced HVAC/plumbing trade certification.
  • OSHA 30 and First Aid/CPR certifications.
  • Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud/BIM 360, PlanGrid, or similar software.
  • Commissioning experience and relevant trade certifications, such as brazing, welding, confined-space, aerial-lift, or forklift.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Spanish language skills are a plus.


Work Environment


Active construction-site work requiring walking, climbing ladders, working at heights, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds. Evening, weekend, or extended hours may be necessary to meet project deadlines.

Job Description

Hiring: General Superintendent / Mechanical Superintendent


Schedule: Monday–Friday, occasional weekends

Travel: Between job sites as required


What We Offer


  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • HSA and company-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Career growth, training, and development opportunities


Position Overview


We are seeking an experienced General Superintendent / Mechanical Superintendent to oversee field operations for HVAC, plumbing, piping, and sheet metal construction projects. This role is responsible for field leadership, safety, quality, scheduling, labor management, and project coordination to ensure work is completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with construction codes and company standards.


Key Responsibilities


  • Oversee daily field operations, foremen, mechanics, apprentices, subcontractors, and vendors.
  • Enforce OSHA safety standards and conduct safety meetings, toolbox talks, and job hazard analyses.
  • Manage manpower, materials, equipment, labor forecasting, productivity, and project schedules.
  • Coordinate with project managers, general contractors, clients, inspectors, and other trades.
  • Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and BIM coordination models.
  • Monitor installation quality, inspections, testing, commissioning, punch lists, and project closeout.
  • Resolve field conflicts and assist with RFIs, change orders, and design clarifications.
  • Maintain daily reports, safety records, timesheets, redlines, and as-built documentation.
  • Use ConnectTeams for labor assignments, scheduling, and weekly labor forecasting.
  • Mentor foremen and field employees, conduct monthly training, evaluate performance, and support career development.
  • Recruit and interview field personnel and manage staffing according to project needs.
  • Visit project sites weekly, coordinate with customer representatives, and address field-team concerns.
  • Support estimating and preconstruction teams with constructability feedback and process improvements.
  • Conduct performance reviews, establish quarterly goals, and recommend pay increases and disciplinary actions in accordance with company procedures.


Required Qualifications


  • 7+ years of mechanical construction experience.
  • 3+ years in a foreman, general foreman, or superintendent role.
  • Experience with commercial, industrial, institutional, healthcare, educational, data center, or similar mechanical projects.
  • Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, piping, hydronic, steam, or process piping systems.
  • Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and coordinated plans.
  • Knowledge of construction codes, OSHA requirements, and industry standards.
  • Proven leadership, labor management, scheduling, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Ability to travel between job sites.


Preferred Qualifications


  • Mechanical apprenticeship, technical training, or advanced HVAC/plumbing trade certification.
  • OSHA 30 and First Aid/CPR certifications.
  • Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud/BIM 360, PlanGrid, or similar software.
  • Commissioning experience and relevant trade certifications, such as brazing, welding, confined-space, aerial-lift, or forklift.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Spanish language skills are a plus.


Work Environment


Active construction-site work requiring walking, climbing ladders, working at heights, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds. Evening, weekend, or extended hours may be necessary to meet project deadlines.

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