Job Information
Actalent MEP Superintendent - Billion Dollar Project in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Mechanical Superintendent
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Project Type: Large‑Scale Industrial / Food Manufacturing Construction
Position Overview
The Mechanical Superintendent is responsible for overseeing and coordinating field operations on assigned construction scopes to ensure safe, timely, and cost‑effective project execution. This role plans, organizes, and supervises mechanical construction activities, maintaining continuity of progress while maximizing productivity, quality, and safety performance.
The Mechanical Superintendent provides direct leadership to subcontractors and field teams, ensuring all mechanical systems are installed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, schedules, and applicable codes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and supervise on‑site mechanical construction activities, including HVAC, piping, and process mechanical systems
Plan and manage short‑term and long‑term work sequencing to meet contractual milestones
Coordinate subcontractor activities to ensure efficient use of labor, materials, and equipment
Enforce site safety programs and promote a strong safety culture across all mechanical scopes
Monitor quality control and ensure compliance with design documents, codes, and standards
Collaborate with project management on schedule updates, productivity tracking, and cost control
Identify and resolve field issues proactively to minimize delays and rework
Maintain clear communication with field leadership, subcontractors, and project stakeholders
Required Skills
Mechanical construction supervision
Project scheduling and coordination
HVAC systems installation
Mechanical and process piping systems
Construction estimating fundamentals
Strong safety leadership and compliance
Industrial construction experience
Top Skills
Construction supervision
Scheduling
Estimation
HVAC systems
Education & Experience Requirements
One of the following combinations is required:
Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of construction management or mechanical craft supervision experience
OR
Associate Degree and 9+ years of construction management or mechanical craft supervision experience
OR
High School Diploma / GED and 11+ years of construction management or mechanical craft supervision experience
Additional Qualifications
Proven leadership in industrial or large‑scale mechanical construction environments
Excellent communication and team‑building skills
Strong background in jobsite safety and regulatory compliance
Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and complex mechanical scopes concurrently
Project Environment (Publicly Reported Context)
This role supports a major industrial manufacturing facility currently under construction in Sioux Falls, involving:
A 700,000+ square‑foot production facility on a large multi‑acre site
Installation of state‑of‑the‑art mechanical, HVAC, and process systems supporting food production
Supporting infrastructure, including process utilities, wastewater treatment, warehouse, and distribution functions
A multi‑year construction schedule with phased execution and future expansion capability
Why This Role
This is a long‑term, high‑impact opportunity to play a key leadership role on one of the largest industrial construction projects in the region, offering complex mechanical scope, schedule visibility, and strong safety and quality expectations.
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Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sioux Falls, SD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Sioux Falls,SD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.