MEP Superintendent II (North Texas) - Austin Commercial

Austin Careers•Las Colinas, TX

About The Position

Austin Commercial is seeking an MEP Superintendent II for its North Texas Division. This role supports commercial construction projects from early design and conceptual estimating through construction and project closeout. The superintendent evaluates mechanical and electrical designs for cost, maintenance, constructability, and code compatibility; determines project scope, materials, and workforce needs; and provides technical guidance to owners, architects, subcontractors, foremen, and MEP coordinators. The position oversees the coordination, scheduling, inspection, and quality of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sheet metal, insulation, fire sprinkler, and life safety work. It coordinates shop drawings and system layouts, resolves field and design issues, monitors subcontractor progress and pay requests, supports change-order estimating, and ensures compliance with applicable laws, codes, company policies, and safety requirements. The superintendent also maintains daily field records and assists with project closeout.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in construction management/science, engineering, or a relevant discipline preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; high school diploma is identified as the education alternative.
At least 8 years of commercial construction field experience, including direct supervisory and MEP experience.
Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training is required; it may be obtained within the first year of employment.
Proficiency in reading plans and specifications.
Ability to build and manage high-performing teams.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in construction management/science, engineering, or a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

Evaluate mechanical and electrical designs during conceptual estimating for complexity, construction and maintenance costs, constructability, and compliance with local building codes.
Determine project scope, materials, and manpower requirements for each construction phase.
Serve as a technical resource in meetings with owners and architects, explaining building systems and anticipated design difficulties.
Attend weekly meetings with owners, architects, and subcontractors to review subcontractor work, phasing, scheduling issues, and quality; hold separate meetings with mechanical and electrical contractors as needed.
Ensure timely submission of mechanical and electrical shop drawings, review them for completeness, and coordinate drawings between subcontractors to identify and reduce design and space conflicts.
Review mechanical and plumbing work, including pipe routes, toilet-room dimensions, underground piping, connections, and installation of heavy pipe and equipment before walls are poured.
Review electrical shop drawings and layouts, inspect work in progress, coordinate with city electrical inspectors, and resolve issues with architects and subcontractors.
Plan daily and weekly craft activities within the overall construction schedule and give foremen detailed technical instructions on work methods, staffing, and completion dates.
Resolve plan and drawing ambiguities before construction and provide technical guidance for day-to-day field problems.
Assist the project manager with change-order estimating.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, codes, and company policies and procedures; assume overall responsibility for employee-owner health and safety.
Inspect subcontracted and other field construction work, maintain high workmanship standards, identify deficiencies, and follow up on their correction.
Review sheet-metal shop drawings and coordinate ductwork, ceiling-space allocations, diffusers, lighting fixtures, sprinkler heads, and fire dampers for code compliance.
Inspect insulation installation, including vapor barriers, exposed piping, heat tracing, and freeze protection.
Coordinate with fire department inspectors and review, coordinate, and inspect fire sprinkler systems and related fire alarm switches for code compliance, quality, and completeness.
Inspect and coordinate life safety systems, including smoke evacuation, pressurized building areas, fireman control centers, building and elevator distress communications, and fire extinguishers.
Review change orders for code compliance, effects on other building systems, and reasonable costs; resolve technical issues with architects.
Review subcontractor pay requests for accuracy and timeliness and resolve payment issues.
Provide technical guidance and training to subordinate MEP Coordinators, including accompanying them in meetings with city officials, architects, owners, and subcontractors.
Act as a liaison among owners, architects, general contractors, and associated disciplines.
Maintain detailed and accurate daily diaries of field construction activities.
Perform project completion and closeout tasks, including punch lists.
Perform other duties as assigned.