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Mechanical Superintendent (Field Opportunity

Burns & McDonnell
Kansas, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 5/16/2026 CLOSED ON 6/14/2026

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Description

The Mechanical Superintendent is responsible for field operations on the assigned project(s) in order to achieve safe, timely and profitable completion of each project. Plans, organizes, and supervises specific portions of construction work for an assigned area of a construction project. Responsible for the construction scheduling of the mechanical related activities of the subcontractors to confirm the completion of contractual construction activities. Maintains continuity of job progress and maximizes efficiencies related to the assigned area.

  • Responsible for the oversight of the following project work activities: piping (carbon, stainless steel, and alloy), rotating equipment, stationary equipment, structural steel, rigging, piping and structural welding, insulation and heat tracing, hydrostatic testing, non-destructive examination techniques, fire protection, and coatings.
  • Responsible for overall supervision of construction effort, which includes: safety, productivity of crafts, efficient use of materials and equipment, materials management, scheduling, engineering, and contractual performance of the project.
  • Responsible for subcontractor contractual compliance on designated mechanical construction related activities
  • Build effective client and subcontractor relationships. Interface with client representatives, A/E representatives, and other contractors.
  • Collaborate with project management to develop and implement project procedures, working documents, and standards.
  • Authorize purchase requisitions, field design change requests, etc., under supervision of Construction Manager and Project Manager.
  • Responsible for overall project safety. Reviews and audits site specific safety documentation, including Pre-Task Analysis (PTAs) and Task Safety Observations (TSOs) on a regular basis.
  • Complete daily field reports and take daily pictures to document construction progress.
  • Assess future work activities and identify any concerns with work plans by utilizing subcontractors 3-week look ahead report.
  • Develop a marked-up and as-built set of drawings to produce the record set documents, and answer RFIs with assistance from Assistant Project Manager or Field Engineer.
  • Direct and manage subcontractor as necessary to comply with the established project schedule, and track and verify progress on an installed quantity and work hour basis.
  • Verify material deliveries meet specifications and are being stored properly, and required preventative maintenance and/or temporary heating is being performed by the subcontractor (this potentially is coordinated with the Materials Manager).
  • Coordinate with the QA/QC Manager to verify all welders on site are qualified to weld on the project.
  • Witness all equipment setting and alignment.
  • Walk down all systems prior to, during, and post hydrostatic testing to verify compliance with drawings and specifications and signing off on completed system testing and restoration.
  • Develop punch lists of items out of compliance or not completed.
  • Verify the most current drawing revisions are being used in the field.
  • Understand and execute the project scope and any changes that develop. Ensure field change orders are executed.
  • Oversee craft supervision and project staffing as required.
  • Provide oversight of project site material and tool management.
  • Responsible for the daily field construction of an individual project in accordance with the established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements approved by the company.
  • Supervises and directs the daily efforts of the physical construction of the project through daily coordination of all field activities, subcontractor direction, and code/specification compliance.
  • Read, interpret, and understand isometric drawings, structural drawings, and P&ID's.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor Degree and 7 years construction management experience or craft supervision experience on Mechanical projects required or
  • Associate Degree and 9 years construction management experience or craft supervision experience on Mechanical projects required or
  • High School Diploma/GED and 11 years construction management experience or craft supervision experience on Mechanical projects required.
  • Must have excellent communication skills, strong leadership skills, and a strong safety background.
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
  • Must be able to meet company's driving requirements.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Field Construction Management

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time

Req ID: 261939

Job Hire Type Experienced #CDB

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