MEP General Superintendent; Memphis, TN

MEP General Superintendent (Memphis, TN)

Location:

Memphis, TN

Employment Type:

Full-Time | Direct Hire Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite | Office or Project Sites Salary: $120,000–$140,000 annually (flexible up to $165,000 for highly qualified candidates) Additional Compensation:
Discretionary annual bonus, $80/month phone allowance, and monthly vehicle allowance (amount TBD) Travel: 0–5% regional travel to project sites within Tennessee and surrounding areas Travel Expenses:
Reimbursed | No per diem Relocation:
Relocation candidates welcome; regional candidates preferred

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced MEP General Superintendent – Mechanical Construction for a direct-hire opportunity in Memphis, TN. The MEP General Superintendent will provide leadership and oversight for field installation activities across one or more large-scale commercial construction projects, with a focus on mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems. This position is responsible for field labor management, safety, quality control, productivity, construction scheduling, and successful project execution.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of superintendent-level experience managing commercial mechanical construction projects valued at $10 million or more. Candidates must have direct, hands-on experience with commercial HVAC and plumbing/piping installations, along with proven success leading field teams, coordinating subcontractors, and delivering complex construction projects on time and within budget. This position requires a strong field leader who can effectively manage multiple construction activities while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

• Provide overall leadership and direction for field installation of commercial HVAC, plumbing, piping, and mechanical systems.
• Oversee daily construction operations across one or more assigned commercial construction projects.
• Manage field labor, foremen, subcontractors, and onsite construction personnel to ensure safe and efficient project execution.
• Maintain responsibility for workforce safety, employee morale, labor coordination, quality control, and field productivity.
• Ensure mechanical installations comply with approved drawings, specifications, applicable building codes, and contractual requirements.
• Review construction submittals, installation manuals, and operations documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Interpret mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing drawings to provide technical guidance to field personnel.
• Develop and maintain construction schedules, manpower plans, and four-week look-ahead schedules.
• Coordinate workforce requirements, staffing needs, and hiring activities to maintain appropriate project coverage.
• Conduct weekly safety meetings and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Monitor labor productivity, job costs, workforce utilization, and overall project performance.
• Review and approve labor reports, timesheets, material takeoffs, tool requisitions, and equipment rental requests.
• Coordinate installation activities between mechanical trades, subcontractors, and other construction teams.
• Schedule equipment deliveries, material procurement, and inspections with project management teams and general contractors.
• Identify potential change orders, scope modifications, scheduling conflicts, and cost impacts.
• Participate in project cost reviews, job progress meetings, and construction coordination discussions.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and internal project teams.
• Ensure field operations meet project deadlines, budget expectations, and established quality standards.