Job Title: Site Superintendent
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Start Date: 11/30/26
Duration: 2-year project
Type: 1099 Contractor
Compensation
Rate: $65-$70/HR
Per Diem: $2,500/month
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Schedule
Hours: 40 hours/week
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Shift: 7:00 AM-3:30 PM | Approved after-hours/weekend work may be required
Project Scope
Direct day-to-day field operations for the replacement and installation of six rooftop air-handling units, including associated HVAC, controls, electrical, roofing, selective demolition, testing, balancing, and commissioning activities.
Lead field execution in an occupied facility, coordinating subcontractors, manpower, deliveries, work sequencing, site access, logistics, and schedule adherence. Maintain alignment between field operations, approved submittals, drawings, specifications, and the critical-path schedule.
Coordinate equipment lifts, outages, utility cutovers, temporary heating and cooling, facility closures, dust protection, protection of existing finishes, inspections, deficiency correction, commissioning, closeout, and final turnover with ENCON, the QCM, SSHO, Project Manager, subcontractors, facility representatives, and Government personnel.
Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of construction experience
Minimum 5 years of experience as a Superintendent on similar projects
Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and critical-path schedules
Familiarity with EM 385-1-1, hazard identification, and federal construction requirements
Federal/NAVFAC/USACE project experience
HVAC/mechanical and rooftop-equipment replacement experience
Experience performing construction in occupied facilities
Electrical, roofing, and commissioning experience
OSHA 30 Construction, First Aid/CPR, and applicable competent-person credentials preferred
Additional Requirements
Ability to coordinate multiple trades and subcontractors in an active construction environment
Ability to manage work around occupied-facility operations and access constraints
Ability to coordinate equipment lifts, planned outages, utility cutovers, and temporary HVAC requirements
Ability to work approved after-hours and weekends when project conditions require it
Ability to coordinate effectively with project management, quality control, safety, subcontractor, facility, and Government personnel
Key Responsibilities
- Direct daily construction activities and field operations
- Supervise subcontractors, manpower, deliveries, and production
- Maintain field progress in accordance with the project schedule
- Coordinate work sequencing, site logistics, facility access, and trade interfaces
- Oversee installation and replacement activities involving rooftop air-handling units and supporting systems
- Coordinate equipment lifts, outages, utility cutovers, and temporary heating and cooling
- Protect occupied areas and existing finishes during construction
- Coordinate inspection readiness and correction of field deficiencies
- Support testing, balancing, commissioning, closeout, and turnover
- Coordinate daily activities with ENCON, the QCM, SSHO, Project Manager, subcontractors, facility representatives, and Government personnel
- Verify field activities align with drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and project requirements
Skills
Construction Field Management
Subcontractor Coordination
HVAC / Mechanical Construction
Rooftop Equipment Replacement
Electrical Coordination
Roofing Coordination
Occupied-Facility Construction
Schedule and Work Sequencing
Equipment Lift Coordination
Outage and Utility Cutover Planning
Testing and Balancing Coordination
Commissioning and Closeout
Drawing and Specification Interpretation
Federal Construction Requirements
Safety and Hazard Identification
Knowledge Base
Strong working knowledge of construction field supervision, federal project requirements, EM 385-1-1, HVAC and mechanical systems, rooftop equipment replacement, electrical and roofing interfaces, occupied-facility construction, subcontractor management, equipment lifts, outages, utility cutovers, temporary HVAC, testing and balancing, commissioning, inspections, deficiency correction, closeout, and turnover. Must be capable of managing field execution against drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and critical-path schedules.
Equal Opportunity
ENCON is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and contractors.
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