Construction Superintendent MEP - FP
AECOM•Chicago, IL
•$101,481 - $187,741•Onsite
About The Position
We are hiring an experienced MEP Fire Protection Superintendent to lead field execution for a major airport program in Chicago. This is an on-site role focused on safe, high-quality delivery in a live airport environment.
Requirements
- BS Engineering/Construction Management and 6 years of demonstrated construction experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Valid Driver's License
- Airport construction experience.
- Strong knowledge/experience with MEP systems.
- Experience with Fire Protection systems.
- Experience with Chicago Building Code and Fire Prevention Code.
- Experience in trade coordination.
- Experience with large construction projects (100MM+) phasing, and complex shutdowns/cutovers.
- Knowledge of commissioning processes and integrated testing for life safety systems.
- Ability to manage site operations, resolve issues and report to management.
- OSHA certification.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day field supervision of fire protection and MEP contractors, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality installations.
- Coordinate phasing and work sequencing in active airport facilities, minimizing operational impacts while maintaining schedule discipline.
- Drive compliance with standards, applicable building/fire codes, and contract requirements; support inspections and testing with AHJ, airport, and stakeholders.
- Oversee installation of fire suppression systems (e.g., wet/dry/foam, pre-action, clean agent), fire alarm/detection, and related MEP interfaces.
- Manage field operations including submittal conformance, redlines/as-builts, punch lists, and system turnover documentation.
- Support testing, inspection, and commissioning and drive deficiency closure to achieve system acceptance.
- Maintain field records, daily reports, and contribute to cost and change documentation.
- Responsible for the organization and direction of construction and related activities.
- Act as a team liaison for day to day activities.
- Coordinate with client’s resident representatives on jobsite activities.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life
- AD&D
- disability benefits
- paid time off
- leaves of absences
- voluntary benefits
- perks
- well-being resources
- employee assistance program
- business travel insurance
- service recognition awards
- retirement savings plan
- employee stock purchase plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
