MEP Superintendent - Mission Critical – Jackson, MS

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is 'On-Site' at the location detailed in the job post.

Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor, with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For over 35 years we have delivered on our promises to our employees, clients, and business partners. We offer extremely competitive salaries, a superb benefits package, and a great place to work! In addition to routinely receiving awards for our projects and safety performance, we have also received numerous “Best Places to Work” awards!

We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values: commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. As our CEO, Paul Little, says "In order to be successful at Alston Construction, you must enjoy seeing success in others." If this sounds like you and what you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you! Our top tier benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription safety glasses, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance/AD&D, HSA, health FSA, dependent daycare FSA, EAP, 401(k), Roth 401(k), After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion;

paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, Tickets at Work, paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage) and more!

Project

Location:

Jackson, MS (On-site | Travel Required)

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…