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

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