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Posted July 01, 2026

Mechanical Superintendent - Mission Critical

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Phoenix, Arizona, United States 85001 Full Time
Reference: 285570604

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Mechanical Pipefitting Superintendent is responsible for leading field execution of complex mechanical work on large mission critical projects, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity. This role plans and manages multiple self-perform process mechanical crews and could also supervise subcontractors, they oversee implementation of project-specific safety programs and task hazard analyses, and drives adherence to schedule and budget. The Superintendent interprets contract documents and mechanical drawings, coordinates with owners, inspectors, and other trades, and supports project teams with isometric drawings, shop drawings, prefabrication and material planning. They play a key role in resolving field issues in real time, ensuring work is installed correctly the first time, and fostering a collaborative, problem-solving culture across the project team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist in implementation of project-specific safety and accident prevention programs and maintain safe work areas through regular job-site inspections.
  • Lead McCarthys Task Hazard Analysis (THA) process and implement all safety and EEO/Affirmative Action programs.
  • Maintain thorough understanding of project schedule and budget, enforcing plans and motivating employees to follow through.
  • Assist project superintendent in locating/onboarding manpower, developing/implementing project plans and maintaining current contract documents.
  • Schedule and manage multiple crews performing various tasks across the project site.
  • Allocate resources, plan activities, review work and manage consumables/equipment, including compiling a comprehensive bill of materials and coordinating deliveries.
  • Comprehend contract drawings/specifications and communicate with owners, inspectors and other trades.
  • Create isometric drawings and assist project engineers in the shop drawing/submittal process.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Prior experience in complex commercial or mission critical construction projects required.
    8+ years of mechanical leadership experience required, preferably within a pipefitting setting.
  • Self-perform experience is strongly desired.
  • Ability to work in a large team environment with a problem-solving, project-first mentality.
  • Determination to take control and achieve results in identifying issues, reaching resolution and communicating with all team members to ensure work is installed properly the first time.
  • Geographically mobile and able to relocate within a region is preferred however nationwide travel is possible to support project demands.
  • Submitting a project list with details is highly encouraged.

NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS:McCarthys Talent Acquisition Team is theonly authorized representativepermitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.

McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements.

If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.

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





Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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