Construction Superintendent - Mechanical

Company Description

Position: Mechanical Construction Superintendent - Data Centers

Location: Home Base: Central, NY (Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse) U.S. Project Sites (Travel Required; Regionally Based Candidates Preferred)
Reports To: Senior Construction Manager / Project Executive

Ramboll in Americas

Ramboll has nearly 2,000 experts working across 50 offices in the Americas applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions within Environment & Health, Water, Energy and Planning & Urban Design. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Construction Superintendent to lead field execution of mechanical systems on large-scale data center construction projects. You will oversee daily on-site activities related to HVAC, chilled water, air distribution, and other mechanical infrastructure, ensuring quality, safety, and schedule performance in support of high-reliability operations.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Field Leadership & Mechanical Execution

• Direct and supervise mechanical subcontractors on the installation of HVAC systems, chilled water piping, ductwork, CRAH/CRAC units, pumps, and mechanical equipment.
• Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with construction documents, project specifications, and mechanical codes.
• Coordinate with trade partners and general contractor teams to support integrated construction workflows.

Scheduling & Coordination

• Develop and maintain mechanical lookahead schedules, ensuring alignment with project milestones and MEP sequencing.
• Identify schedule risks early and coordinate solutions to maintain overall project progress.
• Work closely with electrical and controls teams to coordinate mechanical system startup, testing, and integration.

Quality Control & Commissioning Support

• Perform field inspections to verify proper installation, system layout, and performance readiness.
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC standards and support the commissioning process, including functional performance testing and punch list resolution.
• Assist with turnover documentation and ensure mechanical systems meet commissioning and owner expectations.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce mechanical safety practices including confined space, rigging, lifting operations, and hot work protocols.
• Conduct toolbox talks, participate in job hazard analyses (JHAs), and collaborate with EHS teams to maintain a safe jobsite.
• Verify subcontractor compliance with all project-specific safety requirements.

Documentation & Communication

• Maintain detailed daily reports, track site activity and workforce hours, and document issues and resolutions.
• Review and coordinate RFIs, field directives, and submittal updates related to mechanical scope.
• Communicate regularly with project leadership on progress, field conditions, and resource needs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 7-10+ years of mechanical construction experience with at least 3 years in a superintendent or supervisory role.
• Experience working on data center, industrial, healthcare, semiconductor, or other mission-critical projects with complex mechanical infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, chilled water distribution, hydronic systems, airflow management, and related components.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, specifications, and coordination plans.

Preferred Qualifications:

• OSHA 30 certification or equivalent mechanical safety training.
• Experience with commissioning support and mechanical system turnover.
• Proficiency with digital tools such as BIM 360, Bluebeam, and scheduling software.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE standards, energy efficiency practices, and high-reliability cooling system design.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong field presence and ability to lead by example in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Practical, solutions-oriented mindset with a commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to coordinate across disciplines and resolve field conflicts efficiently.

Why Join Us?

• As a Mechanical Superintendent with Ramboll, you'll help deliver some of the most advanced digital infrastructure projects in the world. You'll be part of a team committed to quality, safety, and innovation-building data centers that support the world's growing digital demands.

Additional Information

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that's where we start - and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc.

We recognize that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll's supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Where People Flourish

Our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. This means that a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do. Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to the company, enabling us to deliver innovative and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We are committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. So, please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com with such requests.

Salary Transparency

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $82,000 - $101,000 annually and does not include bonuses, overtime or other forms of compensation or benefits. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.