MEP Superintendent (Houston, TX) - Austin Commercial

Austin Bridge & Road•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Commercial is seeking an MEP Superintendent with an Electrical background for our Houston, TX Division. We are a leading construction firm, 100% employee-owned, committed to safety, service, and integrity. Join us to grow your career and make a difference in the industry.

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

Begin work on a project near the beginning when drawings are first submitted by the owner/architect for conceptual estimating. Evaluate the complexity of the mechanical/electrical design and estimate both the construction costs and maintenance. Ensure the constructability of the design and compatibility with local building codes. Determine the scope of the project, the materials to be utilized, and manpower requirements for each construction phase.
Serve as a technical resource in meetings with owners and architects. Discuss the mechanical/electrical systems within the building in technical terms; explaining fully any anticipated difficulties with the plans.
Attend weekly meetings with owners, architects, and subcontractors. Outline work to be performed by the mechanical and electrical subcontractors, phasing of work, problems encountered in scheduling, quality of work, etc. May hold separate meetings with mechanical/electrical contractors as necessary.
Ensure that all mechanical/electrical shop drawings are submitted by the subs in a timely manner. Examine all shop drawings for completeness. May use a pin bar system/overlay system or CAD system to help identify potential space requirement problems. Coordinate shop drawings between subs to further reduce design errors.
Check all shop drawings for P.PE routes, dimensions of toilet rooms, etc. Check all underground piping as it is being installed. Check solder connections, flanges, etc. for quality of work. Ensure that all heavy pipe and other mechanical equipment is in place before walls are poured.
Check shop drawings for raceways in slabs, main switchgear layout, riser diagrams, placement of emergency generator equipment etc. Perform detailed inspections of work in progress to ensure quality of installation, and to ensure adequacy of the system. Meet regularly with city electrical inspectors and inspect work in progress. Resolve problems with the architect and subcontractor as they arise.
Within the scope of the overall construction schedule, plan the daily and weekly activities for each craft. Provide the detailed technical instructions for each foreman ensuring a clear understanding of the work to be performed; the methods to be used, manpower resources to be allocated and expected completion date. Resolve any ambiguities in the plans and drawings before actual construction begins.
Provide technical guidance and assistance in resolving day to day construction problems encountered.
Assist the PM as necessary in estimating change orders.
Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Local Laws, ordinances and codes relating to construction activities. Included are company policies and procedures dealing with employment, terminations, compensation, labor and management. Assume overall responsibility for the health and safety of employee-owners.
Inspect all field construction work in progress, including work which is subcontracted, and ensure that uniformly high-quality workmanship is maintained during each construction segment. Point out deficiencies promptly with responsible parties and follow up to ensure that deficiencies are corrected.
Check shop drawings for compliance with various building codes (duct liners, hangers, duct connections, etc.). Check ceiling space allotments carefully; flattening ductwork where feasible, rerouting ducts if necessary, etc. Coordinate diffusers with lighting fixtures and sprinkler heads. Check fire dampers for code compliance.
Inspect piping during installation and ensure that required insulation is placed correctly. Check vapor barriers for proper seal. Review exposed pipe for heat tracing and freeze protection.
Establish contact early with city fire department inspectors; inviting them to inspect work in progress. Review all shop drawings and ensure their adequacy and completeness to meet local codes. Coordinate tamper and flow switches with the fire alarm system. Inspect all work in progress for quality and completeness.
Inspect and coordinate the installation of all life safety systems, smoke evacuation systems, pressurized portions of the building, fireman control centers, building and elevator distress communication systems, fire extinguishers, etc.
Review all change orders carefully to ensure that building code requirements are met, that changes will not impact adversely on other electrical/mechanical systems in the building and that cost estimates are reasonable and customary. Resolve any technical problems encountered with the architect.
Review all pay requests from subcontractors and ensure that they are proper and timely. Resolve any problems encountered in payments to subcontractors.
Work extensively with subordinate MEP Coordinators to ensure that they receive technical guidance and training on a variety of technical subjects. Subordinates typically accompany the incumbent in meetings with city officials, architects, owner, subcontractors, etc.
Act as a liaison between owners, architects, general contractors and all associated disciplines.
Maintain detailed and accurate daily job diaries of all activity associated with field construction activities.
Perform a variety of tasks associated with completion of a project to include close-out punch lists, etc.
Other duties as assigned.