Mechanical Superintendent

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Mechanical Superintendent

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Mechanical Superintendent with over 10 years of experience in mechanical construction, particularly in industrial, healthcare, or pharmaceutical settings. The candidate should have extensive knowledge in managing mechanical systems installations, including chillers, HVAC systems, duct work, and other equipment. This role requires the ability to read mechanical drawings and effectively manage union mechanical subcontractors to meet project schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Project Director & Director of Operations with supervision by the Project Manager and Senior Superintendent.
• Conduct daily job site inspections to ensure work completion in accordance with designs, specifications, and industry standards.
• Complete construction reports and review contractor billing and in-service reports.
• Provide evaluations of contractors and vendors during the active construction phase of the project.
• Assist in the completion of project close-out reports.
• Perform on-call duties for emergent weather-related outages.
• Participate in bid evaluations and contractor selection processes.
• Complete necessary training and qualify as a Tag Holder in the Industry Tagging System when required.
• Assist with permit strategy development, review engineering deliverables, and prepare applications for submission and follow-up.
• Support permitting work for all regulatory agencies at federal, state, and municipal levels.
• Visit construction sites, complete site safety training, and adhere to site safety rules.
• Supervise field work for employees or subcontractors as a field contractor supervisor.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience as a Mechanical Superintendent for a general contractor or mechanical subcontractor.
• Proficient in mechanical construction, particularly in industrial, healthcare, or pharmaceutical sectors.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and manage union mechanical subcontractors.
• Experience in construction supervision and managing crews.
• Capable of reading schematics and design drawings.
• Knowledge of specification and contract enforcement, applicable technical standards, OSHA, and other regulatory statutes.
  
  

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Somerset, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $77.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Somerset,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com ( actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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