Mechanical Superintendent (Tx)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Superintendent to support the coordination and execution planning of all mechanical infrastructure systems for large-scale data center programs. This individual will be responsible for overseeing mechanical scope planning, coordination, execution tracking, and turnover readiness from early project phases through commissioning and final completion, ensuring alignment with project schedules, quality standards, and operational objectives.

The Mechanical Superintendent will serve as the primary coordination lead for critical mechanical infrastructure including cooling systems, chilled water systems, HVAC equipment, central utility systems, hydronic distribution systems, thermal management technologies, building automation systems, and other complex mission-critical mechanical environments. This role requires close collaboration with project management, MEP leadership, engineering teams, equipment vendors, commissioning teams, design consultants, and client stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Program Leadership

Lead day-to-day coordination of all mechanical project activities in an office-based environment.

Oversee mechanical scope planning, execution tracking, and alignment with project milestones.

Coordinate with vendors, consultants, equipment suppliers, and project stakeholders to ensure scope delivery aligns with program requirements.

Monitor resource planning, production tracking, and overall progress against established project schedules.

Mentor project engineers, coordinators, and support staff while fostering a collaborative environment.

Represent mechanical scope coordination in meetings with stakeholders, design teams, and program leadership.

Schedule & Program Execution

Partner with Project Managers, MEP leadership, and scheduling teams to develop detailed execution and commissioning plans.

Utilize short-interval planning data and reporting tools to track progress and support schedule adherence.

Analyze upcoming activities, identify constraints, and support mitigation planning.

Coordinate equipment delivery planning, prefabrication strategies, and sequencing efforts.

Contribute to recovery planning and schedule acceleration initiatives when required.

Support critical path monitoring through reporting, forecasting, and coordination activities.

Mechanical Coordination & Systems Integration

Coordinate mechanical systems with electrical, fire protection, structural, architectural, controls, and technology infrastructure disciplines.

Review drawings, specifications, BIM models, RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings to identify coordination considerations.

Lead interdisciplinary coordination efforts to minimize system conflicts through proactive planning.

Validate equipment layouts, maintenance accessibility requirements, redundancy strategies, and system integration requirements through design coordination.

Support constructability reviews and value engineering initiatives from a planning and documentation perspective.

Coordinate mechanical scope alignment with data center design and operational requirements.

Mission-Critical Mechanical Infrastructure

Oversee coordination and delivery planning for critical mechanical infrastructure commonly found in hyperscale and enterprise data center environments, including:

Chilled water systems

Air-cooled and water-cooled cooling systems

Computer room air handlers (CRAH)

Computer room air conditioning (CRAC) systems

Cooling towers

Heat rejection systems

Hydronic distribution systems

HVAC and environmental control systems

Mechanical utility infrastructure

Building automation systems (BAS)

Direct and indirect cooling technologies

Thermal management systems

Redundant mechanical systems supporting uptime requirements

Ensure mechanical systems align with design specifications, quality standards, commissioning requirements, and operational objectives through coordination and documentation review.

Quality & Compliance

Perform quality reviews through documentation, reporting, and coordination processes.

Ensure alignment with applicable codes, project specifications, manufacturer requirements, and industry standards.

Coordinate inspections, testing activities, and required documentation for turnover readiness.

Support risk identification and mitigation planning related to mechanical system delivery.

Commissioning & Turnover

Support coordination of startup, testing, balancing (TAB), commissioning, and turnover activities.

Coordinate with equipment vendors, TAB specialists, commissioning teams, and stakeholders.

Track closeout items and support turnover readiness efforts.

Ensure systems meet performance and operational requirements prior to final handover.

Facilitate documentation reviews including O&M manuals, commissioning reports, and turnover packages.

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Skills and Requirements

7-15 years of commercial project, engineering, mission-critical, or infrastructure experience with significant mechanical coordination, planning, and oversight responsibilities.

Experience supporting complex projects such as:

Data Centers

Mission Critical Facilities

Advanced Manufacturing

Semiconductor Facilities

Technology Infrastructure Programs

Utility Infrastructure Projects

Large Commercial Facilities

Strong background in mechanical systems supporting mission-critical operations, including cooling infrastructure, HVAC systems, hydronic systems, and thermal management technologies.

Proven experience coordinating multiple vendors, consultants, and workstreams through planning, reporting, and performance tracking.

Strong understanding of project scheduling, sequencing, and critical path activities in a coordination and reporting capacity.

Experience reviewing RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, commissioning plans, and turnover documentation.

Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Working knowledge of Primavera P6, Oracle Primavera Cloud, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling tools.

Experience supporting programs exceeding $100M in value.

Familiarity with BIM coordination platforms, including Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Revizto, or Navisworks. Direct experience supporting hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data center programs.

Experience with Tier III, Tier IV, or other mission-critical facility environments.

Familiarity with ASHRAE guidelines and data center cooling strategies.

Experience supporting commissioning and integrated systems testing programs.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or related discipline.

Data center owner, developer, EPC, consulting engineering, or general contractor experience.