MEP Superintendent

Flux

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be accepted.
  • Minimum 4 years managing mechanical or electrical systems construction.
  • At least 3 years working in mission-critical facilities like data centers or healthcare.
  • Experience in system startup, testing, commissioning, and turnover processes.
  • Strong understanding of MEP coordination and scheduling.
  • Proven leadership skills in managing field teams and collaboration across stakeholders.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Self-motivated, able to manage multiple priorities independently.
  • Proficient with construction management software.
  • Experience in equipment procurement and logistics management.
  • Willingness to travel for project needs.

Responsibilities

  • Support preconstruction efforts by reviewing scopes and coordinating trade partners.
  • Oversee procurement planning for major MEP equipment and materials.
  • Develop and maintain schedules for mechanical and electrical activities.
  • Monitor installation progress and coordinate MEP work sequencing.
  • Track and manage equipment fabrication and delivery schedules.
  • Review technical submittals and coordinate shop drawings.
  • Lead meetings on MEP milestones and startup planning.
  • Develop procedures for planned outages and high-risk activities.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve technical and field issues.
  • Drive quality control processes for MEP installations.
  • Manage system startup, functional testing, and pre-commissioning activities.
  • Coordinate with commissioning providers for system testing and project turn over.
  • Maintain records of commissioning, test reports, and closeout documentation.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Dynamic work environment on complex projects.
  • Collaborative team culture focused on solutions.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in data center construction.
  • Travel opportunities for project assignments.
Full Job Description
Position Overview

The MEP Superintendent is responsible for leading the field execution, startup, testing, and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls systems on complex data center construction projects. This role works closely with project leadership, subcontractors, vendors, and commissioning teams to ensure all MEP systems are installed, tested, and brought online safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project milestones.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support preconstruction efforts by assisting with scope reviews, trade partner coordination, and constructability evaluations.
  • Oversee procurement planning and tracking for major MEP equipment and long-lead materials.
  • Develop and maintain critical path schedules related to mechanical, electrical, and commissioning activities.
  • Coordinate installation sequencing and monitor progress of MEP work to support overall project delivery.
  • Track equipment fabrication, shipping, and delivery schedules to minimize project risk.
  • Review and coordinate technical submittals, shop drawings, and equipment documentation.
  • Lead coordination meetings focused on critical MEP milestones, startup planning, and commissioning readiness.
  • Develop and implement procedures for planned outages, energizations, and other high-risk activities within operational or mission critical environments.
  • Collaborate with design consultants, trade partners, and project stakeholders to resolve technical issues and field conflicts.
  • Drive quality assurance and quality control processes for all MEP installations.
  • Manage system startup, functional testing, and pre-commissioning activities.
  • Coordinate with third-party commissioning providers to support integrated systems testing and project turnover.
  • Maintain and organize commissioning records, test reports, and closeout documentation.
  • Foster strong working relationships with project stakeholders while maintaining a solutions-oriented approach to project execution.
Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline preferred.
  • Equivalent industry experience may be considered in place of a degree.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience managing mechanical or electrical systems construction.
  • At least 3 years of experience within mission critical, data center, healthcare, industrial, or other technically complex facilities.
  • Experience supporting system startup, testing, commissioning, and turnover processes.
  • Strong understanding of MEP coordination, scheduling, and construction sequencing.
  • Proven ability to lead field teams and collaborate across multiple project stakeholders.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
  • Proficient with construction management software and digital project tools.
  • Experience with equipment procurement, logistics coordination, and long-lead item management.
  • Willingness to travel as required by project assignments.

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