Mechanical Superintendent, Boiler & HVAC Systems

Location: NYC Metro Area

Job Type: Full-Time

Industry: Commercial Mechanical Construction, Boiler & HVAC Systems Installation

Pay: $125,000 to $160,000 base salary + Project Performance Bonus

A licensed Master Plumber, Oil Burner Installer, and General Contractor serving New York City is hiring a Mechanical Superintendent to run the field on commercial boiler, heating, and plumbing installation projects ranging from $2M to $20M, including central boiler plant replacements and heating system upgrades. You'll own active job sites from mobilization through close-out, directing crews and subcontractors and reporting daily on safety, quality, schedule, and progress. This is a hands-on field leadership seat with long-term growth and project bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site authority on active mechanical installation projects, directing in-house foremen, crews, and subcontractors through execution
• Own daily job site reporting, including construction daily reports and safety reports, keeping the project management team fully informed
• Maintain and update project tasks, man-days, and schedule status daily, and flag deviations to the PM immediately
• Prepare and submit 2-week look-aheads and lead the weekly Site Super / PM schedule meeting
• Coordinate labor, materials, subcontractors, and deliveries in the critical path with the PM team
• Establish and enforce site quality control standards through close-out and punch list completion
• Enforce safety programs, PPE compliance, and hazard analyses; manage OSHA logs and incident reporting
• Manage prevailing wage sign-in sheets and related compliance documentation
• Communicate RFIs, submittals, and drawing conflicts to the PM team, and estimate and document change orders
• Attend site meetings with architects, engineers, customers, and city agencies as required

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading commercial mechanical, HVAC, or plumbing construction projects, with a contractor in those trades (not an electrical background)
• Strong background in commercial boilers, hydronic and steam heating systems, plumbing, or mechanical construction
• Experience supervising field crews and subcontractors
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and mechanical/plumbing plans
• OSHA 30 certification and NYC SST card (40-hour) required
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between NYC-area job sites
• Comfortable with daily field reporting and documentation, and proficient with project management and communication software

Preferred

• Experience with cogeneration (CHP) systems, chillers, or general HVAC
• Prior experience on prevailing wage, NYCHA, or affordable housing compliance projects
• Familiarity with Procore, Asana, MS Project, or similar scheduling platforms
• Familiarity with field service platforms such as BuildOps or ServiceTitan

Compensation and Benefits

• $125,000 to $160,000 base salary
• Project performance bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Long-term career growth

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