MEP Superintendent -Mission Critical

Job Title:

MEP Superintendent-Mission Critical

Classification:
Exempt

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

The MEP Superintendent – Electrical Focus is responsible for leading the field execution of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems with an emphasis on electrical infrastructure, commissioning, and energy safety. This role ensures the successful installation, energization, and testing of complex systems, including UPS, generators, switch gear, BMS, EPMS, and other low-voltage controls. The Superintendent also serves as the Energy Marshal for the project, enforcing electrical safety and lockout/tagout (LOTO) compliance across all energized systems.

This position works closely with trade contractors, commissioning agents, engineers, and client representatives to ensure the timely delivery of a fully functional and operational facility.

• Serve as the on-site authority overseeing field operations from site development through commissioning.
• Lead the implementation of Lean Construction practices, including Pull Planning, Make-Ready planning, Percent Plan Complete (PPC) tracking, and continuous improvement cycles through the Last Planner System.
• Supervise all electrical field installations including medium voltage, low voltage, switch gear, UPS, systems, and grounding.
• Lead commissioning integration efforts across all MEP systems including electrical, mechanical, and controls.
• Serve as Energy Marshal for the project, overseeing all LOTO plans, energization events, and enforcement of NFPA 70E compliance.
• Coordinate startup, pre-functional testing, functional performance testing, and Integrated Systems Testing (IST) activities.
• Oversee the installation and validation of low-voltage systems such as BMS, EPMS, fire alarm, access control, and structured cabling.
• Collaborate with commissioning authorities (CxA) to maintain alignment with project milestones and owner requirements.
• Conduct field walks, installation reviews, and quality inspections to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Work with BIM/VDC teams to ensure constructability and field validation of electrical layouts and routing.
• Track MEP and commissioning progress, deficiencies, and corrective actions in collaboration with QA/QC teams.
• Participate in factory witness testing, site acceptance testing (SAT), and turnover documentation reviews.
• Coordinate closely with utility companies, city inspectors, and third-party testing agents during major electrical milestones.
• Support O&M; manual collection, closeout process, and client training on system operations.
• Drive the development and maintenance of the six-week look-ahead and constraint log through collaborative planning with trade partners.
• Integrate Lean planning with the Master Schedule (P6 or equivalent) and collaborate closely with schedulers to ensure field-level commitments reflect the critical path.
• Champion transparency, trust, and team buy-in across all planning phases, using visual management tools (takt boards, zone maps, etc.).

• Lead a culture of safety excellence through jobsite enforcement of OSHA, and client-specific protocols.
• Conduct daily safety inspections, manage JHAs, lead toolbox talks, and foster leading-indicator tracking programs such as safety observations and Stretch & Flex.
• Act as an empowered safety leader, correcting unsafe behaviors and conditions in real time.

• Implement QA/QC procedures in coordination with project quality managers and the commissioning team.
• Ensure proper documentation and execution of pre-functional checklists, testing protocols, and final punchlist resolution.
• Lead quality-focused field walks and trade audits to uphold first-install excellence.

• Design and maintain comprehensive logistics plans for material flow, laydown, vertical transportation, and trade…