Mechanical Superintendent Job at Precision Mechanical, Rapid City, SD

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  • Precision Mechanical
  • Rapid City, SD

Job Description

Mechanical Superintendent (HVAC, Plumbing & Equipment Startup)

Make an Impact Every Day

Join a team where your leadership drives results, your expertise shapes the future, and your craftsmanship defines excellence. As a Mechanical Superintendent, you will lead HVAC and plumbing operations on large-scale commercial construction projects—including schools, hospitals, and advanced government facilities—while ensuring seamless equipment installation, startup, and long-term performance.

What You’ll Do

Lead with Purpose

  • Oversee daily field operations and direct skilled craft workers and subcontractors across HVAC and plumbing scopes
  • Ensure proper staffing, material availability, and efficient workflow from project start through completion
  • Enforce safety standards and promote a culture of accountability on the jobsite

Plan, Execute & Deliver

  • Review project drawings, specifications, and contract documents to develop construction strategies and detailed schedules
  • Manage submittals, procurement, installation, and startup activities in alignment with project requirements
  • Coordinate closely with Project Managers, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure seamless execution

Equipment Startup & Commissioning

  • Lead the startup, testing, and commissioning of mechanical and plumbing systems
  • Verify system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure readiness for turnover
  • Oversee system operation throughout the warranty period, ensuring reliability and contract compliance

Drive Performance & Cost Control

  • Monitor budgets, control costs, and implement efficient installation and startup strategies
  • Review subcontractor progress, approve billings, and maintain accurate production tracking
  • Provide field-driven insights to support scheduling, purchasing, and overall project success

Stay Ahead of the Curve

  • Develop site logistics plans, including site utilization, security, and material flow
  • Maintain accurate daily reports, logs, and documentation to ensure compliance and transparency
  • Ensure all work meets contractual, quality, and organizational standards

What You Bring

  • OSHA Safety Training (minimum OSHA 10-hour certification)
  • Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in HVAC and plumbing construction
  • Proven experience in commercial or institutional projects (schools, hospitals, government, or industrial facilities)
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical systems installation and equipment startup/commissioning
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and contract documents
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to bend, stoop, climb, and lift up to 25 pounds

Perks & Benefits

We invest in your future—because when you grow, we grow.

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Health, dental, and life insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement & professional development support
  • Retirement plan options

Required Licenses & Certifications

  • Valid Driver’s License
  • OSHA 10-hour Certification (minimum)

A Note on Our Culture

This role goes beyond a checklist. We value initiative, flexibility, and teamwork. You may contribute across multiple areas of the project, and that adaptability will be recognized in your growth and advancement.

U.S. Persons Requirement: Due to export control regulations (ITAR), this position requires access to controlled information. Applicants must qualify as a “U.S. Person” (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee). This requirement is solely for compliance purposes.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Contract work, For subcontractor

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