Mechanical Superintendent

Mechanical Superintendent – Data Center Construction

We are working with a General Contractor delivering a major ground-up data center project in Michigan City, Indiana and are looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Superintendent to join the site team.

This is a full-time, site-based position with an excellent per diem and travel package available for candidates travelling to the project.

Recent data center or mission critical construction experience is essential.

The Role

The Mechanical Superintendent will take ownership of day-to-day field operations across the mechanical scope, working closely with Project Managers, MEP teams, mechanical subcontractors, commissioning teams and project leadership.

This role requires someone who can drive the mechanical programme on site, coordinate multiple trade partners and ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with the project schedule.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing mechanical construction activities across the data center project
  

• Overseeing HVAC, chilled water, piping and mechanical infrastructure
  

• Managing mechanical subcontractors and field crews
  

• Coordinating equipment installation, startup and commissioning
  

• Driving daily field coordination, sequencing and short-term planning
  

• Reviewing mechanical drawings, specifications and installation requirements
  

• Monitoring progress against the construction schedule
  

• Coordinating mechanical works with electrical, controls, structural and architectural teams
  

• Managing installation of chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, pumps, piping systems and associated mechanical equipment
  

• Identifying field, sequencing and constructability issues and driving solutions
  

• Supporting MEP coordination and clash resolution
  

• Maintaining quality and safety standards across the mechanical scope
  

• Coordinating inspections, testing, startup and commissioning activities
  

• Managing punch list, turnover and project closeout
  

• Leading subcontractor and trade coordination meetings
  

• Reporting progress, risks and field issues to project leadership
  

What We’re Looking For

• Recent data center or mission critical construction experience is essential
  

• Strong General Contractor or Construction Manager experience
  

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Superintendent, MEP Superintendent, HVAC Superintendent or Senior Mechanical Superintendent
  

• Experience delivering large-scale ground-up data center construction projects
  

• Strong knowledge of HVAC, chilled water, piping and mechanical systems
  

• Experience with chillers, pumps, CRAH/CRAC units and mechanical plant
  

• Experience managing mechanical subcontractors and trade partners
  

• Strong understanding of MEP construction sequencing and coordination
  

• Experience supporting startup, testing and commissioning
  

• Strong knowledge of construction safety, quality and field operations
  

• Ability to manage schedules, manpower and subcontractor performance
  

• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
  

• Ability to work full-time on site in Michigan City, Indiana
  

Package

• Competitive base salary
  

• Excellent per diem
  

• Travel expenses available for travelling candidates
  

• Long-term project opportunity
  

• Major ground-up data center project
  

• Full-time, site-based position
  

• Opportunity to work with an established General Contractor
  

Travelling Superintendents are encouraged to apply.

If you have recent data center construction experience and a strong mechanical field background, we would be keen to speak with you.