MEP Superintendent

Overview

Barnard Construction Company, Inc., based in Bozeman, Montana, is a heavy‑civil construction company with projects underway across North America. Barnard is ranked by Engineering News‑Record, a leading construction industry periodical, as one of the nation’s Top 400 civil contractors. We specialize in dam construction and rehabilitation, power transmission and distribution, tunneling, inland marine, oil, gas, utility, and sewer and water pipeline projects.

We offer competitive salaries, profit sharing, 401(k) s, a generous health plan, annual bonuses, and challenging career opportunities with a financially solid company. Barnard’s people are the reason for the success of the company. Our reputation attracts the highest quality personnel, people who are committed to producing projects that set a standard for excellence. At Barnard, we build the riskiest, most difficult, complex jobs we can find and we hire people who thrive on tough work and demanding opportunities.

• Must be willing to travel and relocate. Project sites are located domestically and internationally, so relocation and/or travel are required.
• Extensive mechanical, electrical and plumbing experience. Minimum 5+ years of commercial construction experience with a focus on MEP systems.
• Strong understanding of MEP related codes and standards.
• Strong understanding of MEP system startup, testing and commissioning.
• Ability and experience working with clients, engineers, subcontractors and authority having jurisdiction personnel.
• Understanding of MEP systems permitting and compliance.
• Experience supervising multiple foremen/construction crews and subcontractors.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Safety oriented with an understanding of MEP related safety regulations, 10‑hour and 30‑hour OSHA certificates are preferred.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to function as a team‑builder/player.
• Ability to anticipate and resolve project challenges.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide‑ranging climates and
• Estimating and planning experience for MEP systems.
• Proficient computer skills and the use of various construction management software.
• Strong work ethic; willing to do what it takes to get the job done.

• Manage construction safety.
• Manage environmental and quality compliance.
• Understand / manage project costs and budgets.
• Oversee installation, testing and inspection of the following systems: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, low voltage/automation systems and fire/life safety systems.
• Participate in pre‑construction activities with project team to review estimates, proposals, schedule, sequencing and logistics.
• Schedule and manage construction activities, sequencing and the selection of engineering staff, crew workforce, equipment, and tools for maximum utilization and quality of work.
• Review, interpret and understand Contract Documents including specifications, drawings, and designs.
• Establish working relationships between clients, subcontractors and Barnard team members.
• Oversee, manage, and document all day‑to‑day MEP job site activities and challenges.
• Coordinate subcontractor work scopes in conjunction with other subcontractors and Barnard self‑perform work crews.
• Participate in meetings and inspections with clients, engineers, subcontractors, authorities having jurisdiction and others, as required.
• Participate in and review MEP related shop drawings, submittals and RFI’s.
• Review timecards and invoices for proper cost distribution and accountability.
• Tracks schedule and budget progress with project milestones and takes all action necessary to keep project on track.
• Determines, controls, and maintains field discipline schedules and budgets.
• Assist in work scope closeout activities inclusive of systems testing, commissioning, client trainings, punch list and systems turnover.
• Ensure all employees and subcontractors are current in and compliant with all Barnard safety policies, and have received required safety training and equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled, E-Verify Employer