HVAC Superintendent
Description
Reports To: Project Manager / Mechanical Project Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
- Oversee daily on-site HVAC/mechanical construction activities
- Supervise HVAC subcontractors, foremen, and mechanical trades
- Ensure HVAC systems are installed according to approved drawings, specifications, and shop drawings
- Coordinate ductwork, piping, equipment placement, and system routing
- Verify proper installation of air handling units, RTUs, exhaust systems, VAVs, controls, and related components
- Develop and manage short-term (look-ahead) HVAC schedules
- Coordinate HVAC work with other trades (electrical, plumbing, fire protection, structural)
- Plan and schedule equipment deliveries, crane picks, and material staging
- Identify and resolve field conflicts, clashes, or sequencing issues
- Enforce OSHA and jobsite safety standards
- Conduct HVAC-specific safety meetings and toolbox talks
- Ensure compliance with applicable mechanical codes (IMC, local AHJ requirements)
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized mechanical work area
- Monitor workmanship and material quality
- Ensure installations meet project specifications and industry standards
- Coordinate inspections with local authorities and third-party inspectors
- Manage HVAC punch lists and verify corrective work completion
- Coordinate HVAC system testing, balancing (TAB), and startup activities
- Support commissioning activities as required by the project
- Verify system functionality prior to turnover
- Assist with project closeout documentation related to HVAC systems
- Serve as the primary HVAC field contact on the jobsite
- Communicate daily progress, issues, and manpower needs to the Project Manager
- Maintain daily reports, logs, and mechanical field documentation
- Coordinate with owners, engineers, inspectors, and commissioning agents as needed
- 5+ years of experience in commercial HVAC or mechanical construction
- Prior experience as an HVAC Superintendent, Foreman, or Lead Mechanical Supervisor
- Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications
- Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards
- Strong leadership and coordination skills in a jobsite environment
- Ability to work full-time on active construction sites
- Office and tenant improvement
- Healthcare
- Industrial and manufacturing
- Data centers
- Hospitality
- OSHA 30 certification
- Experience with Procore or similar construction management platforms
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred