MEP Superintendent

Bird Construction•Sudbury, ON

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Bird is seeking an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Superintendent (Power Generation/Hydroelectric) to join our team on the Rapid Otter Project in Cochrane, Ontario. Reporting to the Project Manager, the Mechanical & Electrical Superintendent will be responsible for leading and coordinating all mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls activities on site. Working within Bird's self-perform construction model, you will oversee unionized trade labour, subcontractors, and field operations to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements. This position is site-based and requires the successful candidate to work within a remote project environment. This role is located at Rapid Otter Project in Cochrane, Ontario.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
8+ years of construction experience with progressive field leadership responsibilities.
Experience as a Mechanical Superintendent, Electrical Superintendent, MEP Superintendent, General Superintendent, or similar leadership role.
Experience delivering power generation, hydroelectric, industrial, energy, mining, utilities, heavy civil, or infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, electrical systems, instrumentation and controls, commissioning, and startup processes.
Demonstrated experience supervising unionized construction labour and multiple subcontractors.
Strong planning, scheduling, and construction sequencing abilities.
Ability to read, interpret, and execute construction drawings and specifications.
Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and team-building skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office and construction management software platforms.

Nice To Haves

Red Seal certification in a mechanical or electrical trade.
Gold Seal Certification.
Previous hydroelectric, power generation, nuclear, or industrial construction experience.
Experience working on remote projects.
Commissioning and startup experience.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day field execution of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls scopes.
Supervise and coordinate unionized trade labour, subcontractors, suppliers, and self-perform crews.
Develop, maintain, and monitor short-term construction schedules and workforce plans.
Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project drawings, specifications, quality standards, and schedule requirements.
Coordinate installation, inspections, testing, commissioning, and turnover activities.
Monitor construction progress, productivity, and manpower requirements to achieve project milestones.
Review drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and work packages to support field execution.
Collaborate closely with project management, engineering, quality, safety, and client representatives.
Lead trade coordination meetings and proactively resolve construction issues in the field.
Manage site logistics, material delivery requirements, equipment utilization, and resource planning.
Identify project risks and implement corrective actions to minimize impacts to cost and schedule.
Maintain accurate reporting of field progress, workforce levels, and construction activities.
Champion Bird's safety culture and ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and client requirements.
Support commissioning, deficiency management, turnover, and project closeout activities.