Superintendent Jobs in Milwaukee, WI

• Assist Estimating with bidding opportunities and preconstruction services for building controls and mechanical scopes
• Assist the Project Manager in development of the Chart of Accounts for building controls and mechanical work
• Assist in development of detailed CPM schedules with emphasis on building controls procurement, installation, startup, and turnover milestones
• Assist in development of detailed scope of work for building controls and mechanical systems
• Develop and maintain project site logistics plans related to building controls equipment deliveries, material staging, crane picks, and installation sequencing
• Maintain a thorough understanding of contract documents, mechanical drawings, specifications, coordination drawings, and project requirements
• Manage McCarthy’s labor force and/or coordinate trade foremen to achieve optimum performance on building controls scopes
• Review and understand material budgets and provide support for equipment purchases.
• Monitor project costs, labor productivity, and installation performance; identify areas for improvement
• Provide leadership in the quality process for building controls systems, including layout, installation, testing, balancing, startup, and commissioning readiness
• Provide leadership in safety and accident prevention programs for all building controls and mechanical field activities
• Document daily construction activities related to building controls progress, manpower, deliveries, issues, and inspections
• Chair or support weekly subcontractor and trade coordination meetings with focus on building controls interfaces and sequencing
• Issue and maintain short-term schedules for building controls work activities
• Assist Project Engineers in the shop drawing and submittal process for building controls equipment, controls, and related materials
• Verify that as-built drawings and field markups for building controls systems are kept current
• Implement all applicable safety programs and EEO/Affirmative Action programs
• Coordinate building controls work with other trades including electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and general trades to reduce conflicts and maintain production flow
• Lead field execution for ductwork, piping, equipment setting, controls coordination, startup activities, and final turnover of building controls systems
• Support inspections, testing requirements, punch list completion, and owner turnover documentation for building controls systems
• Help identify and resolve field issues related to constructability, installation sequence, manpower planning, and system completion

• 7–10+ years of applicable field leadership experience
• Significant experience in building controls, mechanical, or MEP construction field operations
• Experience with relevant large-scale commercial or industrial projects
• Previous experience directing and coordinating building controls/mechanical trades
• Strong knowledge of building controls systems, construction principles, field practices, and sequencing requirements
• Experience leading installation of ductwork, piping, mechanical equipment, and related building controls systems
• Self-perform construction management experience highly preferred
• Previous experience working closely with Project Management teams through successful completion of project phases
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, shop drawings, and coordination documents
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and production performance
• Geographically mobile and able to relocate within a region

• Experience with self-perform mechanical or building controls work
• Experience coordinating startup, testing, balancing, commissioning, and turnover processes
• Experience working in occupied facilities, complex phasing environments, or technically challenging mechanical projects
• Familiarity with field technology, scheduling tools, and construction documentation platforms
• Strong field presence and ability to lead crews and foremen effectively
• Ability to coordinate across multiple trades and maintain schedule commitments
• Consistent focus on safety, quality, planning, and accountability
• Ability to anticipate issues, solve problems in the field, and drive work to completion

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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