HVAC Superintendent - Multi-Family

Position Overview

IES Residential is seeking an experienced HVAC Superintendent to oversee HVAC field operations and support the successful execution of installation, service, replacement, and construction activities. This role is responsible for supervising field personnel, coordinating job site operations, maintaining safety and quality standards, and ensuring HVAC projects are completed efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with company requirements and applicable codes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily HVAC installation, service, replacement, and field operations on assigned job sites.
• Lead, manage, and provide direction to HVAC field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and other operational teams to support successful project completion.
• Review project plans, specifications, schedules, drawings, work orders, and HVAC requirements to ensure accurate and timely project execution.
• Monitor HVAC installation progress, field productivity, workmanship, safety, and quality standards throughout all phases of assigned projects.
• Ensure HVAC systems, equipment, materials, and installation practices comply with company standards, manufacturer requirements, applicable HVAC/mechanical codes, and project specifications.
• Coordinate effectively with project managers, customers, office staff, vendors, subcontractors, and field personnel regarding project schedules, installation requirements, materials, and operational updates.
• Identify and resolve HVAC installation issues, job site conflicts, scheduling delays, safety concerns, material needs, and other operational challenges in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, operational procedures, and applicable building and HVAC codes.
• Maintain accurate job site documentation, reports, inspections, project records, and other required HVAC-related documentation.
• Assist with workforce planning, field scheduling, manpower allocation, material coordination, equipment usage, and other resources necessary to meet project requirements.
• Monitor job site conditions, HVAC equipment, tools, and materials to support safe and efficient field operations.
• Provide leadership, training, coaching, and technical support to HVAC field personnel to promote quality workmanship, productivity, safety, and professional development.
• Support process improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to improve HVAC field operations, productivity, installation quality, and overall efficiency.
• Ensure quality standards and customer expectations are consistently met while maintaining professional communication with customers and business partners.
• Work collaboratively with leadership and other departments to address project requirements and support departmental and company objectives.
• Perform additional administrative, operational, and field support responsibilities as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, equipment, installation practices, tools, materials, troubleshooting techniques, and construction methods.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety practices, applicable HVAC/mechanical codes, manufacturer requirements, and industry standards.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, project plans, specifications, schedules, and HVAC documentation.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to effectively supervise, coordinate, train, and provide direction to HVAC field personnel.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve field and operational issues.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, schedules, and deadlines in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, productivity, workmanship, and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with project leadership, field personnel, customers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as applicable HVAC, project management, or operational systems and software.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings such as background and motor vehicle record checks.
• English speaking, reading, and writing preferred, and required where necessary to perform job duties.
• Spanish speaking preferred.
• Maintain professionalism and a positive, respectful demeanor with customers, coworkers, subcontractors, vendors, and business partners.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous HVAC superintendent, HVAC field leadership, construction management, or related field operations experience preferred.
• Previous HVAC installation, service, replacement, or construction experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supervising or coordinating HVAC field personnel and job site activities preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant HVAC industry experience may be considered.
• Relevant HVAC industry certifications or licenses preferred, and required where necessary to perform job duties.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Use HVAC tools, equipment, phones, tablets, computers, and other applicable technology.
• Ability to effectively multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and adapt to changing project schedules and operational demands.
• Ability to work overtime, modified schedules, or occasional weekends as business needs require.
• Stand, walk, climb ladders and stairs, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach, and lift throughout the workday.
• Sit for extended periods while driving to and between job sites.
• Work on active construction and job sites, indoors and outdoors, including attics, crawlspaces, confined spaces, and elevated areas, with exposure to varying weather conditions, construction noise, dust, and other job site conditions.
• Wear required safety gear and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain dependable transportation and consistent, reliable attendance to meet project, customer service, and operational needs.
• Exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions within established company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities.
• Communicate in person, by phone, and electronically, including through tablets, smartphones, computers, and other office or field technology.
• Travel as required to support project and operational needs.
• Perform all work on-site and in person; this is not a remote or hybrid position.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull at least 50 pounds.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or work authorization support. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship.

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS. 
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

EEO & Affirmative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government. 

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

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