Traveling MEP Superintendent

Layton Construction Company•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ajax Building Company, part of the STO Building Group, is seeking a hands-on Traveling MEP Superintendent who thrives in the field and brings strong expertise in coordinating electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems. The initial assignment will be located in Tallahassee, Florida, with future assignments based on project needs. Projects may be located throughout Florida or elsewhere in the Southeast, depending on the candidate’s travel flexibility. In this role, you will lead and oversee all MEP activities, managing subcontractors and ensuring seamless coordination across trades. This role is responsible for driving day-to-day field operations related to MEP scopes, maintaining strict adherence to safety, schedule, and quality standards, and delivering projects that meet the high expectations of our clients. The MEP Superintendent reports to and is directly accountable to the General Superintendent.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant supervisory experience in the construction field (8+ years preferred), with a strong background in mechanical and/or electrical systems.
Ability to travel to project assignments throughout Florida is required; flexibility to travel more broadly across the Southeast is preferred.
Experience working in a supervisory role for a commercial general contractor or MEP subcontractor is preferred.
Proven experience serving as an MEP Superintendent from project inception through completion is required.
Excellent communication, organizational, and supervisory skills.
Thorough knowledge of construction practices, equipment, and methods, with a strong understanding of MEP systems, coordination, and sequencing.
Thorough knowledge of all safety requirements.
Ability to motivate teams and effectively handle challenges in a fast-paced jobsite environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field.

Responsibilities

Hire, train, evaluate, and manage craft personnel and MEP subcontractors in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Lead and coordinate all electrical, mechanical, and plumbing (MEP) field operations to ensure work is executed per design, budget, and schedule.
Travel to and work from project locations throughout Florida, with opportunities for assignments across the Southeast.
Plan, organize, and oversee daily on-site MEP activities, including manpower, materials, equipment, and trade sequencing.
Interpret drawings and specifications and provide technical guidance on MEP systems, recommending construction methods and equipment as needed.
Support project management in developing and implementing project procedures, standards, and field documentation.
Interface with clients, inspectors, and trade partners to ensure effective coordination across MEP trades.
Enforce safety policies and procedures, promote a strong safety culture, document violations, and implement corrective actions in coordination with Safety leadership.
Monitor productivity, resource utilization, and overall performance of MEP scopes to meet contractual requirements.
Review and approve field-related transactions such as purchase requisitions and field change requests as applicable.
Perform or oversee MEP coordination, layout, and field engineering activities.