Senior MEP Superintendent - Commercial Construction

Atlantic Constructors•Richmond, VA

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About The Position

Atlantic Constructors is seeking a Senior MEP Superintendent to lead and manage mechanical, electrical, and plumbing operations on large-scale commercial construction projects. The role oversees field execution, trade coordination, safety, and compliance with plans, codes, schedules, and quality standards. The successful candidate will supervise MEP field Superintendents, oversee large projects as General Superintendent or manage multiple smaller jobs, and work with engineering, estimating, project teams, clients, vendors, and trade foremen. Projects may include hospitals, data centers, high-rise buildings, and advanced manufacturing facilities. The position also involves direct performance of skilled construction tasks, management of crews and resources, job-cost review and forecasting, labor projections, schedule and drawing reviews, VDC coordination, fabrication planning, equipment and material readiness, and monitoring daily production. The Senior MEP Superintendent is responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, supporting quality and customer satisfaction, resolving field issues, and helping ensure work is delivered efficiently and in line with project estimates and contract obligations. The role may require travel, typically not overnight, and work at multiple job sites. Work may take place indoors and outdoors in varying weather and temperatures, noisy or dusty areas, confined spaces, and at heights. The position has physical demands including standing and walking for extended periods, climbing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience as a General Foreman, General Superintendent, or equivalent combination of vocational training and experience.
Ability to successfully supervise a large crew of 20 or more.
Prior experience supervising large teams.
Knowledge of man-hour reports, job-cost reports, workforce planning, and estimating.
Advanced understanding of construction cost control, forecasting, and goal setting.
Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to work across varied disciplines.
Ability to effectively present information to customers, clients, and colleagues.
OSHA 30 and CPR.
Ability to read, interpret, and work with design drawings, including isometric and orthographic drawings, design guides, specifications, support drawings, and contract documents.
Ability to coordinate subcontractors on site.
Ability to multitask, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, demonstrate attention to detail, and solve problems.
Must adhere to company policies and procedures.
Must be available and able to report to multiple job sites as assigned.
Ability to identify all colors of color-coded cables and wires and meet the stated vision requirements, including close and distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and adjustment of focus.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least 10 years of experience as a Superintendent in a heavy mechanical construction environment.
Prior military experience.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

Supervise field Superintendents for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing operations on commercial construction projects.
Act as General Superintendent on larger projects or supervise several smaller jobs simultaneously.
Coordinate with engineering, estimating, project teams, Quality Control, and other departments to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, schedules, and project requirements.
Ensure required materials, equipment, inspections, and craft support are available.
Guide crews in budgeting and scheduling; monitor production and forecast work required to complete phase codes.
Maintain job quality and customer satisfaction throughout each project stage.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, customers, vendors, and project teams.
Perform a wide range of skilled construction tasks in addition to supervisory duties.
Hold crews accountable for timely and accurate daily production reports, look-ahead schedules, and related Axiom updates.
Resolve construction issues, monitor productivity and craft compliance with safety requirements, and document and implement corrective actions.
Ensure a safe work environment, coordinate site safety, and ensure foremen conduct work safely.
Ensure foremen order and stage materials for crews; review Axiom and foremen's daily logs and notes and help remove constraints.
Use Axiom to monitor whether trades are tracking at or better than estimates.
Understand project job costs and contract obligations, including inclusions and exclusions; review job costs with the Project Manager, Project Coordinator, and foremen.
Prepare pre-POC forecasts before monthly POC meetings and assist with labor projections.
Review job costs and projection metric goals with trade-specific foremen, the Project Manager, and foremen.
Review drawings and participate in VDC interaction, drafting coordination, VDC reviews, and coordination team meetings.
Attend weekly fabrication meetings and provide updates for prefabrication.
Review schedules and confirm areas are available for installation; manage manpower and projections.
Review equipment releases with the Project Manager, confirm equipment counts and handling, and ensure tools, rental equipment, and materials are available when needed.
Plan with foremen to improve efficiency and create a positive work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.