MEP Superintendent II (North Texas) - Austin Commercial

Austin Bridge & Road•Irving, TX

About The Position

Austin Commercial is seeking an MEP Superintendent II for its North Texas Division. The role oversees mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and related systems throughout commercial construction projects, beginning with conceptual estimating and continuing through construction and project closeout. The superintendent evaluates design complexity, constructability, building-code compliance, project scope, materials, costs, and workforce needs. Serving as a technical resource and liaison among owners, architects, general contractors, subcontractors, inspectors, and other disciplines, the superintendent coordinates work, schedule, shop drawings, inspections, quality, safety, and resolution of technical issues. The position also provides technical guidance and training to subordinate MEP Coordinators and supports the project manager with change-order estimates. Austin Commercial is a 100% employee-owned commercial construction firm operating regionally and nationally. Its projects include airports and aviation facilities, healthcare, education and research facilities, stadiums, high-rises, hospitality, and other commercial markets.

Requirements

B.S. in construction management/science, engineering, or a relevant discipline preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, including a high school diploma.
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; 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

B.S. in construction management/science, engineering, or a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

Evaluate mechanical and electrical design complexity, construction and maintenance costs, constructability, local building-code compatibility, project scope, materials, and manpower needs across construction phases.
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 outline work, sequencing, scheduling issues, and quality matters; hold additional meetings with mechanical and electrical contractors as needed.
Ensure timely submission of mechanical and electrical shop drawings, review them for completeness, identify space conflicts, and coordinate drawings across subcontractors to reduce design errors.
Review plumbing and mechanical drawings and installations, including pipe routes, toilet-room dimensions, underground piping, connections, and placement of heavy piping and equipment before walls are poured.
Review electrical shop drawings and inspect electrical work, including raceways, switchgear, riser diagrams, and emergency-generator equipment; coordinate with city electrical inspectors and resolve issues with architects and subcontractors.
Plan daily and weekly craft activities within the overall schedule; provide foremen with technical instructions about work methods, staffing, and expected completion dates; resolve drawing ambiguities before construction.
Provide technical guidance to resolve day-to-day construction problems.
Assist the project manager with estimating change orders.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, codes, and company policies and procedures; take overall responsibility for employee-owner health and safety.
Inspect construction work, including subcontracted work, maintain high workmanship standards, promptly identify deficiencies, and follow up on corrective work.
Review sheet-metal drawings and installation for code compliance, coordinate ceiling-space needs and diffusers with lighting fixtures and sprinkler heads, and check fire dampers.
Inspect insulation installation and vapor barriers, and review exposed piping for heat tracing and freeze protection.
Coordinate fire sprinkler systems with fire department inspectors; review shop drawings for adequacy and code compliance; coordinate tamper and flow switches with fire alarms; inspect work for quality and completeness.
Inspect and coordinate life-safety systems, including smoke evacuation, pressurized building portions, fireman control centers, building and elevator distress communications, and fire extinguishers.
Review change orders for code compliance, impacts on other building systems, and reasonable cost estimates; resolve technical issues with the architect.
Review subcontractor payment requests for accuracy and timeliness and resolve payment issues.
Provide technical guidance and training to subordinate MEP Coordinators, including accompanying them in meetings with officials, architects, owners, and subcontractors.
Act as liaison among owners, architects, general contractors, and associated disciplines.
Maintain detailed and accurate daily diaries of field construction activity.
Complete project closeout tasks, including punch lists, and perform other duties as assigned.