Superintendent - MEP

Skanska USA • Parsippany, NJ

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About The Position

The Superintendent – MEP leads the planning, coordination, and execution of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work on a construction project. The role ensures MEP systems are installed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with contract documents, design requirements, applicable codes, schedules, and quality standards. As the primary field leader for MEP activities, the superintendent works with project management, engineers, inspectors, and trade partners to resolve issues, manage sequencing, and keep the work aligned with project goals.

The position requires strong field leadership, technical knowledge of building systems, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment. The superintendent supervises subcontractors, monitors progress, manages logistics, maintains quality and safety standards, and supports schedule and cost control. The role also helps manage contracts, risk, change-related issues, and pay requisitions, while ensuring subcontractors meet insurance, certification, and contract requirements before beginning work.

The role calls for advanced knowledge of safety, scheduling, quality management, planning, and subcontractor oversight, as well as strong communication and problem-solving skills. Candidates should bring extensive MEP construction experience, including electrical trade knowledge, experience managing schedules and subcontractors, and familiarity with contracts, plans, and specifications. Success depends on consistent on-site presence, collaboration, and commitment to safe, high-quality project delivery.

Requirements

• 10+ years of proven MEP construction experience.
• 7+ years of safety and QA/QC cultural knowledge.
• 7+ years of electrical trade-specific knowledge.
• 5+ years of experience managing schedules and subcontractors and coordinating with architectural trades.
• 5+ years of experience working with contracts and exhibits.
• 5+ years of experience with detailed planning and demonstrated ability to understand plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work on construction projects.
• Ensure MEP systems are installed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with contract documents, design requirements, codes, schedules, and quality standards.
• Serve as the primary field leader for MEP activities and work with project management, engineers, inspectors, and trade partners to resolve issues and manage sequencing.
• Supervise subcontractors, monitor progress, and manage project logistics.
• Maintain quality and safety standards and support schedule and cost control.
• Help manage contracts, risk, change-related issues, and pay requisitions.
• Ensure subcontractors meet insurance, certification, and contract requirements before work begins.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Competitive base salary.
• Bonus program.
• 401(k).
• Employee ownership program.
• Career development and support for career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed