MEP Superintendent - Commercial

Atlantic Constructors•Richmond, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Atlantic Constructors is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented MEP Superintendent to oversee the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing aspects of commercial construction projects. This role ensures that all MEP systems are installed correctly, efficiently, and in accordance with project plans, local codes, and safety standards. The MEP Superintendent will collaborate with the project team, clients, customers, vendors, and inspectors to achieve high-quality, on-time, and on-budget construction results. This position is ideal for professionals with a strong background as a Superintendent in MEP coordination, field supervision, and a passion for leading teams on complex, ground-up commercial builds.

Requirements

7+ years previous experience as a Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, General Foreman and/or equivalent combination of vocational training and experience.
Ability to successfully supervise large crew (20+).
Prior experience supervising large teams as Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or General Foreman.
Previous knowledge of man hour reports, job cost reports, workforce planning and estimating.
Advanced understanding of construction cost control, forecasting and setting goals.
Effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to work across varied disciplines.
Ability to effectively present information to customers, clients, and colleagues.
OSHA 30 and CPR certification.
Demonstrated knowledge of, reading, interpreting, and working to: Design drawings (isometric and orthographic), design guides, specifications, Support Drawings and specifications, Contract documents and site coordination of subcontractors.
Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail, and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
Must adhere to all company policy and procedures.
Must be available, and have the means to report to multiple job sites as assigned.

Nice To Haves

7 years' experience in a heavy mechanical construction environment as MEP Superintendent.
Previous experience in the field, physically doing construction work.
Prior military experience.
HS diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

Oversee commercial construction projects as Superintendent and supervise field Foremen on ground-up MEP projects (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing).
Provide guidance and direction to crews in budgeting and scheduling.
Ensure that production numbers are being reached along with forecasting what it will take to complete the phase codes.
Ensure job quality and customer satisfaction is maintained at every project stage.
Ensure strong relationship building with clients, customers, and vendors to cultivate a positive work environment.
Perform a wide range of skilled construction tasks.
Act as liaison with engineering, estimating, and project teams, to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and scheduling is being met.
Coordinate with other departments (i.e., Quality Control and Engineering) to ensure all required materials and equipment, inspections, and support craft activities.
Resolve problems in a variety of construction issues, including productivity monitoring, craft compliance with project safety program requirements; documenting and implementing corrective action.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Ensure a safe work environment.
Ensure foremen are conducting work with crews safely.
Coordinate safety on site.
Ensure foremen understand their trade specific schedules and goals through reviewing 2 week look-a-heads along with setting up weekly meetings with the foremen to review as a whole.
Ensure foremen have material ordered & staged for crews.
Hold crews responsible and accountable for making sure AXIOM is kept up to date with daily production reports, look ahead's complete and more.
Make sure the trades are tracking at estimate or better than estimate using Axiom as their guide.
Understand the project job cost to review with the PM, PC, other Superintendents and Foreman.
Understand contract obligations, inclusions and exclusions.
Prepare pre-POC forecast due the week before monthly POC meeting.
Assist in projection of labor.
Understand and review projection metric goals with PM and foremen.
Perform drawing review.
Engage in VDC interaction and coordination during drafting.
Participate in VDC reviews & coordination of team meetings.
Conduct weekly Fabrication meetings with fabrication manager and provide updates for pre-fabrication.
Conduct schedule reviews and confirm areas available for installation.
Manage manpower and projections.
Review equipment release with PM along with confirming equipment counts, equipment handing.
Ensure proper resources (tools, rental equipment, materials) are on the project when needed.
Engage foreman teams with planning for efficiency.
Create a positive work environment.