Sr. MEP Superintendent - Life Sciences

DPR Construction•Sacramento, CA

1d•$195,000 - $235,000

About The Position

The Sr. MEP Superintendent leads mechanical, electrical, and plumbing delivery for major project areas and complex building systems, from rough-in through start-up, testing, and turnover. The role directs electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and low-voltage trades; brings BIM and coordination outcomes into field execution; and ensures commissioning readiness and compliance with applicable codes, including NEC, IMC, NFPA, and energy code. The position coaches MEP superintendents and partners with project leadership on safety, quality, and schedule. The role owns MEP phase and weekly work planning across multiple areas, coordinates trade sequencing and spatial clearances, and manages productivity and constraints to protect project milestones. It leads inspections, testing, start-up, and turnover readiness, while ensuring risk controls, quality gates, submittals, as-builts, and O&M deliverables are appropriately managed. DPR describes itself as a private, employee-owned general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects. The position is with DPR Construction and supports work in sectors including life sciences.

Requirements

Associate's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, a related field, or equivalent experience.
7+ years of MEP field leadership in commercial construction, including commissioning and start-up of complex systems.
OSHA 30 program completion within 6 months of hire.
First Aid and CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

2–5 years in managerial responsibilities, leading MEP superintendents or multiple workfronts.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.

Responsibilities

Own the MEP phase plan and weekly work plan across multiple areas, integrating long-lead equipment, prefabrication milestones, and release authorizations.
Direct MEP trade sequencing and spatial coordination and clearances across phases; resolve clashes with VDC/design and approve field changes.
Lead inspections, pre-functional checklists, and functional performance testing; coordinate TAB and start-up, and sign off on turnover readiness.
Plan, verify, and document serious-risk controls for energized work, pressure testing, confined space, and crane/lift operations.
Review and approve MEP submittals for field feasibility; validate as-builts and O&M deliverables; enforce mockups and first-work quality gates.
Own productivity and constraint tracking for MEP scopes; drive recovery plans by resequencing work and reallocating resources to protect milestones.
Coach MEP superintendents and trade foremen; standardize best practices; align with commissioning agents and AHJs on readiness and compliance.