Senior MEP Superintendent

Mortenson•Edinburg, TX

3d•$144,300 - $246,500

About The Position

Mortenson is hiring a Senior MEP Superintendent to provide overall direction and leadership on a Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP)-dominant project or on MEP scopes of work across medium-to-large or multiple projects. The position is offered at Level I and Level II, with candidates considered based on their experience and qualifications. Compensation depends on factors including experience and location. The role is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. The Senior MEP Superintendent manages construction activities, schedules, resources, crews, and site logistics; collaborates with project managers and other departments; and reviews construction documents for completeness and constructability. The role also leads and develops field personnel, oversees safety practices, and maintains working relationships with customers, architects, union representatives, subcontractors, and others. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant construction or engineering field or 10 years of trade experience, along with substantial construction and supervisory experience. Travel of up to 100% may be required. Visa sponsorship is not offered, and candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or 10 years of trade experience.
For Level I: minimum 15 years of construction experience.
For Level I: minimum 10 years of supervisory experience, preferably with a Mechanical or Electrical Contractor.
For Level II: 18 years of construction experience.
For Level II: 13 years of supervisory experience, preferably with a Mechanical or Electrical Contractor.
Current driver’s license.
Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices.
Active listening and effective communication skills, including openness to diverse input and feedback.
Ability to travel up to 100%.
Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans and their intended use.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Manage construction activities and task assignments.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure materials, equipment, and inspections support the project schedule.
Work with project managers to budget, forecast, and manage craft labor, equipment, materials, small tools, consumables, and the general working environment.
Review construction documents for completeness and constructability.
Create, review, and update the project schedule and three-week look-ahead schedules.
Coordinate plans and specifications with engineers and identify and clarify discrepancies.
Develop and implement the site utilization plan and establish crew sizes.
Select formwork systems and equipment.
Conduct pre-construction planning sessions and project site meetings.
Oversee and supervise work crews.
Coach, mentor, and train field personnel, foremen, and assistant superintendents.
Establish and nurture a teamwork environment and ensure crews have resources and support.
Provide work direction and performance evaluations.
Identify hiring needs and participate in hiring, performance management, and dismissal decisions.
Develop leadership potential through appropriate task assignments and career growth opportunities.
Implement Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety Program at the project site.
Manage open shop and union issues.
Maintain relationships with site visitors, including customers, architects, union representatives, and subcontractors.
Manage site work and logistics efficiently and suggest improvements.
Work effectively and build relationships with people of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
Lead by example, provide coaching and feedback, and manage performance.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug plans, including vision coverage at no additional cost (for eligible non-craft and non-union craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
Dental plan (for eligible non-craft and non-union craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
401(k) retirement plan with a Mortenson match (for eligible non-craft and non-union craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves (for eligible non-craft and non-union craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance (for eligible non-craft and non-union craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
No-cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources (for eligible non-craft and non-union craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
Tuition reimbursement (for eligible non-craft and non-union craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
Adoption assistance (for eligible non-craft and non-union craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
Gym membership discount program (for eligible non-craft and non-union craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
Eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.