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Welkin Mechanical LLC

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Location
Bay Ridge, NY
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Job overview

Welkin Mechanical is seeking a superintendent to lead field execution on heavy civil and mechanical construction projects across the New York metro area, including work at operating wastewater treatment plants. The superintendent partners with project leadership, oversees work from site preparation through commissioning and turnover, and develops field teams. The role calls for 7+ years of field leadership experience; water and wastewater treatment experience is strongly preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Field LeadershipConstruction Drawing InterpretationSpecification InterpretationSubmittal InterpretationSchedule InterpretationContract Requirement InterpretationHeavy Civil ConstructionMechanical InstallationConstruction SequencingTemporary Conditions PlanningShutdown PlanningTesting and CommissioningProject Cost ManagementLabor ProductivitySubcontract RequirementsPurchase Order RequirementsSchedule Impact AnalysisWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationWater and Wastewater Treatment

Qualifications

7+ Years Field Leadership ExperienceBachelor's in Engineering, Construction Management, or Related FieldOSHA 30NYC DOB SSTNYC DOB Construction Superintendent RegistrationRigging CredentialConfined-Space CredentialExcavation/Trenching CredentialCompetent-Person Credential

Full job description

Final compensation will be based on a combination of: Relevant work experience Education Project size Project location Required working hours Candidate subject matter expertise and/or specialty Ability to be approved by agencies/owners as required Final salary determination is negotiable Welkin Mechanical builds complex heavy mechanical and infrastructure projects across the New York metro area, often inside operating facilities where planning and judgment matter every day. As our projects grow and take on more civil scope, including work at operating wastewater treatment plants, were looking for a superintendent with a versatile background in both heavy civil and mechanical construction. As a Welkin Superintendent, you wont just supervise the work, youll decide how it gets built. As the senior field leader, youll work alongside the Project Manager/Executive and own field execution from site work and structures through mechanical installation, testing, commissioning and turnover. Successful superintendents run todays work while looking weeks ahead. They know every field decision hits schedule, cost, quality and the client, and they own all four. They develop foremen, mentor engineers, and create an environment where problems can be raised early. II. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS - Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field preferred; equivalent field experience will be considered. - OSHA 30, NYC DOB SST and NYC DOB Construction Superintendent registration preferred. - Rigging, confined-space, excavation/trenching or competent-person credentials are a plus. III. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Direct day-to-day field operations through general foremen, foremen and subcontractors. - Develop and mentor foremen, field engineers and project engineers. - Build look-ahead schedules tied to the CPM schedule, identifying manpower, material, equipment, access, shutdown and bypass needs. - Lead constructibility, sequencing, site logistics and means-and-methods planning across civil and mechanical scopes, including excavation and dewatering, concrete and structures, yard and process piping, pumps and process equipment, rigging, tie-ins and temporary systems. - Track labor productivity, installed quantities and progress, and work with the Project Manager to ensure the project stays within budget and on schedule. - Oversee subcontractor progress and confirm work is performed per their contracts, drawings and specifications, with acceptable quality and workmanship. - Develop construction work plans, assist with JHA development, lift and rigging plans and daily safety planning, and reinforce stop-work authority. IV. QUALIFICATIONS OF THE POSITION - 7+ years of progressively responsible field leadership experience in heavy civil and mechanical construction, with water/wastewater treatment experience strongly preferred. Exceptional General Foremen or Assistant Superintendents ready to take the next step are encouraged to apply. - Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, schedules and contract requirements across multiple disciplines. - Strong understanding of heavy civil and mechanical installation, sequencing, temporary conditions, shutdown planning in operating facilities, testing and commissioning. - Working knowledge of project cost, labor productivity, subcontract/purchase order requirements and schedule impacts. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with field labor, project staff, clients, engineers and senior leadership. PROJECT LOCATION: Bay Rige, Brooklyn For a complete job description and to apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/iovino/jobs/5410714008

How this job compares

Set against the 1,312 open Construction Superintendent jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • New York median$115–160K/yr36 salary ranges
  • US median$45–57/hr106 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 72 open Construction Superintendent jobs in New York and 1,312 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Construction Superintendent postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,065 postings).
Education
47 of the 1,312 open Construction Superintendent jobs (4%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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