MEP Superintendent II (North Texas) - Austin Commercial

Austin Careers•Las Colinas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Commercial is seeking an MEP Superintendent II for a large project in Fort Worth, TX. Austin Commercial is a leading construction firm that is 100% employee-owned, committed to safety, service, and integrity. This role involves overseeing mechanical and electrical systems throughout the construction process, from initial design review to project close-out.

Requirements

B.S. in construction management/science, engineering, or relevant discipline preferred, or equivalent combination of education (High School diploma) and experience
8+ years of commercial construction field experience, including direct supervisory and MEP experience
Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required (may obtain within first year of employment)
Proficient with reading plans and specs
Ability to build and manage high performing teams

Responsibilities

Evaluates the complexity of mechanical/electrical design, estimates construction costs and maintenance, and ensures constructability and code compliance.
Determines project scope, materials, and manpower requirements for each construction phase.
Serves as a technical resource in meetings with owners and architects, discussing mechanical/electrical systems and potential difficulties.
Attends weekly meetings with owners, architects, and subcontractors to outline work, discuss phasing, and address scheduling and quality issues.
Ensures timely submission and completeness of mechanical/electrical shop drawings, coordinating between subcontractors to reduce design errors.
Checks mechanical and plumbing shop drawings for routes, dimensions, and quality of work, and inspects underground piping and equipment installation.
Checks electrical shop drawings for raceways, switchgear layout, and equipment placement, performing detailed inspections and meeting with city electrical inspectors.
Plans daily and weekly craft activities, providing detailed technical instructions and resolving ambiguities in plans.
Provides technical guidance and assistance in resolving construction problems.
Assists the Project Manager in estimating change orders.
Ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and Local Laws, ordinances, and codes, and assumes responsibility for the health and safety of employee-owners.
Inspects all field construction work in progress, ensuring high-quality workmanship and following up on deficiencies.
Checks sheet metal shop drawings for code compliance and ceiling space allotments, coordinating diffusers and checking fire dampers.
Inspects insulation installation, vapor barriers, and heat tracing for piping.
Coordinates with city fire department inspectors, reviews fire sprinkler system shop drawings, and inspects work in progress.
Inspects and coordinates the installation of life safety systems.
Reviews change orders for code compliance, impact on other systems, and cost reasonableness, resolving technical problems with the architect.
Reviews subcontractor pay requests for propriety and timeliness, resolving payment issues.
Works with MEP Coordinators, providing technical guidance and training, and accompanying them in meetings.
Acts as a liaison between owners, architects, general contractors, and associated disciplines.
Maintains detailed and accurate daily job diaries.
Performs project close-out tasks, including punch lists.