MEP Superintendent
About The Position
The MEP Superintendent oversees the planning, coordination, and supervision of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, piping, and fire protection systems on assigned projects. The role manages MEP subcontractors to meet schedule, budget, quality, and safety requirements; serves as the on-site MEP expert; and supports preconstruction, commissioning, and closeout. The position may manage parts of multiple mid-sized projects or one large, complex project, and works with an MEP team under the MEP Director. The MEP lead may also take on broader Superintendent responsibilities and manage other trades when project needs require it.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least five years of commercial construction experience with an emphasis on MEP systems.
- At least two years in a supervisory or coordination role.
- Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical systems.
- Familiarity with commissioning, cost control, schedule management, safety compliance, and technical plan review.
- Ability to evaluate subcontractor performance and lead cross-disciplinary coordination.
Nice To Haves
- MEP-specific training, certification, licensure, or credentials.
Responsibilities
- Enforce company and regulatory safety policies and help ensure a safe work environment.
- Monitor field activities for compliance with plans, specifications, and codes.
- Coordinate MEP subcontractor work to meet schedule, budget, and quality goals.
- Lead pre-installation meetings and contribute to logistics and phasing plans.
- Maintain accurate daily field reports and document subcontractor progress.
- Troubleshoot system conflicts and field issues using MEP expertise.
- Support MEP commissioning and testing with engineers and trade partners.
- Serve as a technical liaison between the field, design team, and project management.
- Mentor and develop Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, and interns; provide performance feedback and recommend development opportunities.
- Lead coordination meetings with subcontractors and internal teams.
- Participate in constructability reviews, logistics planning, and MEP-related pricing.
- Review and communicate scope changes with the Project Engineer and adjust execution plans.
- Serve as the MEP lead on assigned projects and manage other trades as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
