MEP Assistant Superintendent - Mission Critical - Dallas, TX
About The Position
The MEP Assistant Superintendent supports the Project Superintendent and Senior Superintendent in managing field operations for mission-critical data center projects. This role is suited to an organized, proactive construction professional with a foundation in construction coordination, safety enforcement, and subcontractor management. The position helps drive project progress, maintain site safety, and support delivery of technically complex infrastructure in the field. The role includes coordinating daily construction activities, monitoring safety and work quality, supporting project planning and scheduling, maintaining field documentation, verifying installations, coordinating inspections and punchlists, and assisting with materials and site logistics. It also supports field issue resolution and coordination with inspectors, consultants, design partners, and senior field leadership.
Requirements
- Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial or industrial construction.
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems, including medium voltage distribution, UPS, switchgear, and grounding.
- Understanding of commissioning processes, IST protocols, and startup procedures.
- OSHA 30-hour Safety Certification.
- First Aid/CPR Certification.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in mission-critical or MEP-intensive projects.
Responsibilities
- Support the Project Superintendent in supervising field operations and aligning work with schedule, safety, and quality goals.
- Coordinate daily construction activities among subcontractors, suppliers, and field engineers.
- Conduct daily site walks to monitor safety, cleanliness, and work quality.
- Ensure adherence to site-specific safety plans and enforce compliance with OSHA and client-specific requirements.
- Lead daily morning huddles and support weekly trade coordination meetings.
- Assist with implementing the Last Planner System, including look-ahead planning, constraint removal, and PPC tracking.
- Monitor short-interval schedules and communicate updates to trades and senior field leadership.
- Maintain accurate daily reports, safety logs, and field documentation.
- Support installation verification for MEP systems, structural elements, and finish scopes.
- Coordinate inspections and manage field punchlists with QA/QC and commissioning teams.
- Assist in managing material deliveries, laydown planning, and on-site logistics.
- Help enforce jobsite organization and secure work areas in line with lean construction principles.
- Facilitate resolution of field issues by escalating them to senior staff and design partners as needed.
- Perform and verify field measurements to validate installation tolerances and conformance to approved documents.
- Support site coordination efforts, including utility conflicts, slab penetrations, and rough-in inspections.
- Assist with field layout verification based on submittals, shop drawings, and as-built conditions.
- Coordinate with city inspectors, special inspectors, and third-party consultants to ensure compliance with code and inspection requirements.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription safety glasses coverage.
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance/AD&D.
- HSA, health FSA, and dependent daycare FSA.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 401(k), Roth 401(k), and After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion.
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- Paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Tickets at Work.
- Paid Identity Theft Protection with family coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
