MEP Superintendent

The MEP Superintendent is responsible for overseeing the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing scopes of large-scale commercial construction projects. This role ensures that MEP systems are installed correctly, safely, and in accordance with contract documents, project schedules, and quality standards. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in managing subcontractors, coordinating complex system installations, and maintaining productive relationships with project teams and field personnel.

Primary Duties

• Collaborate with preconstruction and design teams to review MEP scopes and ensure constructability.
• Evaluate drawings, specifications, and submittals to proactively identify coordination or schedule challenges.
• Assist in the development of MEP-specific schedules and logistics plans.
• Oversee and coordinate all MEP field activities, including daily subcontractor work, inspections, and testing.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards, quality expectations, and compliance with all applicable codes and regulations.
• Support and enforce the project safety plan in partnership with the Safety Manager.
• Supervise MEP subcontractors, ensuring timely delivery of materials and execution of work.
• Work closely with the project team to monitor field personnel assignments and manage labor resources.
• Participate in weekly coordination meetings with subcontractors and field teams.
• Lead MEP coordination efforts in conjunction with BIM/VDC teams.
• Identify and resolve field conflicts through collaboration with design teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure smooth integration of MEP systems with architectural and structural components.
• Maintain and review daily logs for MEP work.
• Track progress against the MEP schedule and provide regular updates to the Project Manager.
• Support the preparation of RFIs, change orders, and punch lists as related to MEP scopes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Technology, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience as an MEP Superintendent OR 15+ years in construction with 2-5 years specifically managing MEP systems.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in commercial construction (healthcare, data centers, life sciences, etc. preferred).
• Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting MEP drawings and technical documents.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Familiarity with construction management software and scheduling tools (Procore, Bluebeam, P6, etc.).

The full salary range for this position is $110,000 to $160,000. This position is eligible for a target bonus.

Benefits: Abbott Construction offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.

Note: Sick leave accrues at one (1) hour for every 30 hours worked. Accrual for sick leave is capped at 240 hours. At the end of each calendar year, you will be allowed to carry over accrued and unused sick leave up to 240 hours. You will not begin accruing sick leave until you drop below the accrual cap.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

EEO Statement - Abbott Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

At Abbott, it's all about providing an exceptional experience - for our clients, our construction partners and most importantly, our employees. Our team is made up of talented professionals who fully embrace the company's brand pillars of stewardship, collaboration, and integrity. They are respectful, hardworking individuals who take pride in what they do and in helping others achieve their goals. In addition, Abbott's size, combined with the versatile talents of our team, gives us the unique ability to adapt resources and approaches based on specific needs. This flexibility not only enables us to stand out from the crowd by being a responsive business partner who can quickly adjust to any situation, but also offer diverse and rewarding opportunities to our employees.

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