Richmond
Mechanical Construction Superintendent The BELL Company | Richmond, VA Position Type: Full-time, on-site Reports To: Project Manager Classification: Salaried Exempt — Executive Company Description The BELL Company is a mechanical construction contractor delivering complex commercial and industrial projects with a commitment to safety, quality, and dependable project execution. Specializing in HVAC, piping, and plumbing systems. BELL values professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Employees have opportunities to develop their skills, support the growth of others, and build long-term careers while contributing to successful project outcomes. Position Summary The Superintendent oversees daily field operations for assigned mechanical construction projects. This position leads foremen, craft employees, and apprentices; coordinates subcontractors and suppliers; and manages field activities to meet project safety, quality, productivity, budget, and schedule requirements. The Superintendent is responsible for planning and directing self-performed work, maintaining accurate jobsite records, developing field personnel, and communicating project progress and concerns. This position requires strong mechanical construction knowledge, sound judgment, and a consistent commitment to The BELL Company’s standards of ethics and professionalism. Key Responsibilities Field Leadership and Project Scheduling • Plan and direct daily field operations, including crew assignments, work sequencing, material needs, tooling, and deliveries., • Work with the Project Manager to establish critical milestones and evaluate construction activities for scheduling logic and constructability., • Prepare and submit weekly three-week look-ahead schedules and provide project staffing requirements to the Resource Manager., • Coordinate subcontractor activities and monitor progress to support completion on or ahead of established project dates., • Identify field conflicts, drawing discrepancies, and other obstacles; coordinate timely resolution with project managers, engineers, and project stakeholders. Workforce Management and Development • Interview, hire, supervise, and evaluate craft personnel in accordance with company procedures., • Assign work based on employee skills and project needs, using BELL’s Craft Skills Inventory program to support evaluations and development., • Train foremen and craft employees in production standards, safety, quality, proper tool use, and industry practices., • Oversee the on-site apprenticeship program and the quality of on-the-job training., • Recommend craft promotions and encourage employees to pursue applicable journeyman and master licenses. Safety and Quality • Enforce the project Safety Manual, applicable OSHA requirements, and company safe work practices., • Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and ongoing training tailored to upcoming project activities., • Ensure required task planning is completed before work begins., • Maintain an understanding of project incidents, workers’ compensation claims, OSHA recordables, and their effect on the company’s Experience Modification Rate (EMR)., • Implement the project Quality Manual, conduct preparatory meetings, and coordinate required inspections and testing., • Monitor and address quality deficiencies and rework while minimizing impacts to cost and schedule. Productivity, Cost Control, and Procurement • Manage labor, material, and construction equipment budgets, maintaining labor productivity at or below established budget targets., • Monitor installed quantities and production performance, taking corrective action when work falls behind planned expectations., • Coordinate material purchases and timely deliveries; prepare, price, and process field purchase orders., • Manage the use, purchase, rental, or lease of construction equipment and tools., • Understand subcontract scopes and schedules, support extra work estimates, and maintain required BELL EWO documentation and classifications. Payroll and Jobsite Documentation • Ensure daily timesheets are complete and accurate, including employee hours, proper cost coding, and installed quantities., • Maintain daily reports, site logs, progress records, and other required field documentation., • Communicate project status, staffing needs, risks, and recommended adjustments to the Project Manager. BIM and Pipe Fabrication • Participate in Building Information Modeling (BIM) coordination and review and mark up spool drawings for constructability., • Maximize fabrication shop use to meet or exceed the fabrication quantities anticipated in the estimate., • Coordinate spool releases and fabrication deliveries to support installation sequencing and avoid project delays. Required Qualifications • A minimum of 10 years of combined relevant experience, including at least two years as a Foreman or Superintendent for a mechanical contractor performing its own work., • Nonresidential journeyman experience as a pipefitter or plumber may count toward the experience requirement, with a maximum of eight years credited., • Strong knowledge of mechanical construction methods, drawings, specifications, applicable building codes, and safety requirements., • Demonstrated ability to lead field crews, coordinate subcontractors, manage project resources, and maintain schedule and budget performance., • Experience with field documentation, timekeeping, production tracking, and short-term scheduling., • Effective communication, organizational, problem-solving, and personnel management skills., • A consistent commitment to workplace safety, quality workmanship, and professional conduct. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with large, complex, or multi-phase mechanical construction projects., • Familiarity with construction scheduling software, field management systems, BIM coordination, and pipe fabrication., • Completion of a relevant apprenticeship, technical training program, or degree in construction management or a related field., • Applicable journeyman or master trade licensing. Current BELL employees who have demonstrated the ability to meet the responsibilities and qualifications of this position are encouraged to apply.