Mechanical Superintendent

Shimmick is seeking a highly talented Mechanical Superintendent based out of Chattanooga, TN.  This challenging position will provide an excellent growth opportunity while improving the infrastructure of the city. 

Become a part of a dynamic, fast-growing player in Heavy Construction. Shimmick is a national Contractor that has an excellent reputation within the industry and is seeking a qualified individual to join our Southwest Division.  Shimmick takes on challenging projects and performs high-quality work ranging from expanding/constructing water and wastewater treatment plants to construction of the new Gerald Desmond Bridge.

Shimmick has a long history of completing complex water projects, ranging from the world’s largest wastewater recycling and purification system in California to the record-setting Hoover Dam. In 2021, we began a transformation to re-envision our strategy to meet the nation’s growing need for water and other critical infrastructure.

Today, Shimmick is at the forefront of delivering solutions to meet the nation’s growing demand for water infrastructure.

Our commitment extends to water treatment, water conveyance, water storage, flood protection, environmental projects, and more. Our solid foundation of enduring client relationships, financial stability, market leadership, effective risk management, and strategic presence in key regions ensures our ability to execute this crucial mission.

• According to Engineering News Record, in 2024, Shimmick was nationally ranked as a top ten builder of water supply (#8), dams and reservoirs (#6), and water treatment and desalination plants (#7).
• Led by industry veterans with 20+ years of experience
• Solid foundation: client relationships, financial stability, and market leadership

National Division

Shimmick’s National Division operates throughout the central and eastern United States and focuses on water resources including locks, dams, levees and flood control, many along the nation’s coasts and inland waterways. Comprised of legacy companies Morrison Knudsen, Washington Group International, and others, Shimmick’s National Division has decades-long history of delivering projects for repeat clients like New Jersey Transit, where Shimmick has been operating and maintaining the Hudson-Bergen Rail Line for more than 20 years.

The National Division has also delivered numerous projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, primarily in the water resources sector along the nation’s inland waterways and coastlines. One such project was the new Olmsted Dam on the Ohio River, where according to USACE, more commerce traverses than any other location on the entire U.S. inland waterways. With the Olmsted lock and dam replacement, economic net benefits to the nation are estimated to be more than $640 million annually.

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Superintendent to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of mechanical work on large-scale infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of mechanical systems such as pumps, piping, HVAC, and process equipment typically used in water treatment facilities, power plants, or other heavy civil environments.

Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervise and coordinate daily millwright activities, including mechanical installations, equipment setting, shaft and coupling alignments, and welding operations.
• Ensure all work is executed in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Oversee the installation, fitment, and adjustment of rotating and stationary equipment, including pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, and associated systems.
• Lead and mentor millwright crews and subcontractors to maintain productivity, safety, and quality expectations.
• Plan and schedule work activities in coordination with project management, ensuring critical path milestones are met.
• Maintain daily logs, monitor progress, and proactively address field issues to prevent delays.
• Coordinate inspections and quality control checks related to welding and mechanical fit-up.
• Enforce strict adherence to Shimmick’s safety protocols, with a strong commitment to a zero-incident culture.
• Interface with engineering, procurement, and clients as needed to resolve technical issues and ensure proper execution of work.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED + 10 years of relevant mechanical construction experience, with at least 6 years in a superintendent or field leadership role

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15 years of mechanical construction experience is preferred
• Experience in heavy civil construction projects
• Concrete structures, MSE Walls, Rail, Transit, Wastewater
• Current OSHA 10
• Must be detail oriented, thorough, well organized and effectively manage time
• Ability to work in a high-paced environment with a sense of urgency
• Strong organizational skills – ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrated expertise in millwright work, including welding, mechanical alignment (laser and dial indicator), and equipment fit-up.
• Familiarity with construction drawings, specifications, and QA/QC practices.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple disciplines on-site.
• OSHA 30-hour certification preferred.
• NCCER or AWS certification a plus.
• Experience on water infrastructure, hydroelectric, or similar mechanical-heavy projects.
• Working knowledge of rigging, hoisting, and heavy equipment installation.
• Experience with scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project) is a plus.

Additional Information:

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

The salary range for this position is between $135,200 - $145,600 per year depending on experience and/or education.

Shimmick's comprehensive benefits plan includes medical - including a NO-COST option, dental, and vision coverage; as well as options to participate in an FSA or HSA. The Company also provides employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, basic life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and an Employee Assistance Program. Additional voluntary benefit offerings include pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance, legal and identity theft protection.

These benefits are available to all employees working more than 20 hours per week. Employees working less than 20 hours per week are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage as well as EAP services.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
Please note that Shimmick does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Shimmick will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Shimmick explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Shimmick.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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