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HVAC Superintendent, Self PerformLOCATION: Fremont, CA 6 days/week, 60+ Hours, Mon-Saturday DURATION: 6-month contract to hire RATE RANGE: $50-60/hourPOSITION SUMMARY: As a Construction Superintendent, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the construction of manufacturing facilities. You will serve as the primary coordinator of field operations, working cross-functionally with base build, construction engineering, and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.RESPONSIBILITIES:Manage day-to-day field operations for large-scale HVAC and ductwork installation, enforcing project schedules and maintaining crew productivity.Lead, mentor, and supervise foremen and journeymen across crews of 15–50+ workers and multiple subcontractors, in union or open-shop labor markets.Build and maintain look-ahead schedules and pull-planning sessions; track progress using Primavera P6 or MS Project.Oversee cost control, including labor tracking, material management, change order documentation, and extra work tickets.Enforce quality control to SMACNA standards, manufacturer requirements, and contract specifications; manage punch-list completion.Develop and enforce site-specific safety plans, conduct JHAs/JSAs, and lead incident investigations.Coordinate closely with the General Contractor, other trades (electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls), engineers, and commissioning agents.Support submittal review, respond to RFIs, prepare daily reports, and represent the project in owner/GC meetings.Coordinate equipment rigging, crane picks, and heavy equipment setting and startup.Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and coordination drawings, including BIM/VDC clash detection reviewREQUIREMENTSMinimum 7–10+ years of progressive HVAC construction experience.Demonstrated experience on large commercial and industrial projects (hospitals, data centers, labs, manufacturing plants, high-rises, central plants, process facilities, etc.).Direct hands-on and supervisory experience with:Complex ductwork systems — galvanized, stainless, aluminum, welded, phenolic, fabric, kitchen exhaust, lab exhaust, underground, etc.SMACNA duct construction standards and sealing classesLarge air-handling units, custom AHUs, energy recovery, VAV/FPB systemsChillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps, and hydronic systemsProven track record managing crews of 15–50+ workers and multiple subcontractors. Technical Knowledge & Industry Standards • SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards, Architectural Sheet Metal Manual, and related guidelines.SHRAE standards (62.1, 90.1, 55, 15, etc.).International Mechanical Code (IMC), International Building Code (IBC), and local amendments.NFPA standards, especially 90A, 90B, and 96 (kitchen exhaust).DW/144 or equivalent where applicable; awareness of SMACNA seismic and hanging standards.Refrigerant management and EPA requirements.Testing, Adjusting & Balancing (TAB) processes and coordination with NEBB/AABC firms.Basic understanding of controls (BACnet, DDC) and commissioning (Cx) processes.Blueprint and shop drawing reading, coordination drawings; BIM/VDC clash detection experience (Navisworks preferred).Rigging, crane picks, and heavy equipment setting.CERTIFICATIONS:OSHA 30-Hour Construction (required in most cases).EPA Section 608 Universal Certification. • First Aid / CPR / AED.EDUCATION:High school diploma or GED required.BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.IND123

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