GARRETT JONES
Prattville,AL
Summary
Mechanical Superintendent and Assistant Project Manager with extensive experience leading field operations, coordinating multidisciplinary crews, and managing complex mechanical system installations. Strong proficiency with construction management software, digital documentation, and engineering tools including Procore, Viewpoint, and isometric modeling. Adept at scheduling, progress tracking, specification review, RFIs, submittals, and change order development. Bringing 20+ years of advanced technical expertise in welding, fabrication, pipe fitting, and mechanical maintenance. Skilled at interpreting engineering drawings, collaborating with design teams, and ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with contract requirements. Known for strong leadership, digital competency, and the ability to bridge field execution with project management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Superintendent / Assistant Project Manager
Island Mechanical – ADOC Men’s Prison
Elmore, AL
03.2024 - 02.2026
- Led field operations for over 55,000 feet of chilled water piping installation, including underground distribution and interior building systems.
- Oversaw installation of major mechanical equipment: duplex chillers, cooling towers, pumps, fan coil units, ductwork, chemical treatment systems, and service air equipment.
- Utilized Procore to manage RFIs, submittals, observations, and daily documentation, ensuring accurate and timely communication.
- Performed digital material takeoffs, reviewed specifications, and submitted procurement requests to maintain schedule alignment.
- Collaborated with engineering teams using AutoCAD and flow schematics to support design modifications and field adjustments.
- Coordinated manpower, equipment, and daily work sequencing to meet project milestones.
- Estimated and processed change orders; enforced safety plans and ensured compliance with project standards.
Senior Fabrication & Maintenance Supervisor
McKinley Climatic Laboratory – Eglin Air Force Base
Fort Walton Beach
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Supported design and installation of refrigeration system equipment and associated piping.
- Maintained and repaired mechanical systems including boilers, cooling towers, valves, compressors, and hydraulic/pneumatic equipment.
- Designed and fabricated structural components using precision machining tools.
- Managed digital inventory tracking and procurement of materials and consumables.
- Produced technical documentation for maintenance and fabrication operations.
Pipe Welder / Fitter
Systems Engineering Research Facilities
Pensacola, FL
09.2019 - 09.2022
- Performed coded vessel and pipe welding for plant maintenance and new construction.
- Built piping systems and structural steel using AutoCAD and isometric drawings.
- Supported project documentation and layout planning.
Pipe Welder / Fitter
Universal Fabricators
Cantonment, FL
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Fabricated piping systems and structural steel from AutoCAD and isometric drawings.
- Performed plant maintenance and mechanical repairs.
Welder / Fabricator
Hercules Custom Iron
Walkersville, MD
06.2014 - 02.2016
- Fabricated steel and aluminum handrails, balconies, bollards, decorative metalwork, and structural components.
- Produced high-end stainless, brass, copper, and aluminum products based on detailed drawings.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise project execution.
Welder / Fabricator / Pipe Fitter
Fletcher’s Industrial Pipe Service
Keymar, MD
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Welded and installed carbon and stainless piping (2"–14").
- Installed flanges, valves, threaded piping systems, and performed SMAW, MIG, and TIG welding.
- Part-Time / Full-Time
Education
High School Diploma -
Catoctin High School
Thurmont, MD05.2005
Certificate of Completion - Business And Autocad I & II
Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD06.2008
Skills
- Construction Management
- Procore Management Software (Observations, RFIs, Submittals, Daily Logs, etc)
- AutoCAD (2D/3D), Isometric Drawings
- Digital Takeoffs & Material Tracking
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Digital Documentation & Reporting
- Scheduling & Progress Tracking
- Mechanical & Field Leadership
- Mechanical Systems Installation
- Hydronic & HVAC Systems
- Industrial & Structural Fabrication
- Piping Systems (Chilled Water, Condenser, Process, Steam, Chemical)
- Safety Planning & Compliance
- Change Order Development
- Specification Review & Quality Control
Certification
- ASME 6G Stick – 6" Carbon Sch 40
- ASME 6G TIG – 2" Sch 80 Stainless
- AWS D1.1 Structural Stick Welding
- AWS D17.1 Aerospace TIG (Aluminum & Titanium)
- Certified MEWP & Telehandler Trainer
- Certificate – AutoCAD I & II, Frederick Community College (2008)
- Major: AutoCAD Minor: Business
Timeline
Mechanical Superintendent / Assistant Project Manager
Island Mechanical – ADOC Men’s Prison
03.2024 - 02.2026
Senior Fabrication & Maintenance Supervisor
McKinley Climatic Laboratory – Eglin Air Force Base
09.2022 - 12.2023
Pipe Welder / Fitter
Systems Engineering Research Facilities
09.2019 - 09.2022
Pipe Welder / Fitter
Universal Fabricators
05.2018 - 09.2019
Welder / Fabricator
Hercules Custom Iron
06.2014 - 02.2016
Welder / Fabricator / Pipe Fitter
Fletcher’s Industrial Pipe Service
01.2010 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Catoctin High School
Certificate of Completion - Business And Autocad I & II
Frederick Community College