Superintendent - MEP

DPR Construction; Basel; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction, a forward-thinking general contractor, seeks an experienced MEP lead to guide cross-functional teams and ensure safe, on-schedule, high-quality MEP work on complex projects.

The role emphasizes managing MEP field activities, coordinating with project managers, and upholding safety and regulatory standards to maintain client satisfaction and project momentum.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Leads, manages, and develops a team of MEP individuals to achieve exceptional performance and encourage talent development.
• Oversees all MEP-related construction activities, ensuring MEP systems are installed safely and efficiently, and that all work meets project specifications, codes, and organizational standards.
• Manages coordination with project managers, MEP subcontractors, and suppliers to schedule resources, resolve moderately complex MEP-related issues, and maintain project momentum.
• Ensures compliance with safety policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements specific to MEP operations, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Reviews and approves daily field documentation, including progress reports, safety planning documentation (i.e. pre-task-plans), and productivity records, to ensure accuracy and timely reporting.
• Reviews and communicates project status, risks, and opportunities to leadership and relevant stakeholders, proactively addressing concerns to support project success.

Skills

MEP management

Team leadership

Project coordination

Safety compliance

Construction management

Education

Associate's degree in mechanical/electrical/construction management

Tools

OSHA 30

First Aid/CPR

Job description

Job Summary

Manages Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) individuals to deliver high-quality results and foster professional growth. Guides cross-functional teams and trade partners to proactively identify and resolve moderately complex technical challenges, supporting seamless project execution and client satisfaction. Oversees adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements specific to MEP activities, reinforcing a culture where every team member is empowered and accountable for maintaining a safe, inclusive, and high-performing jobsite. Aligns MEP field activities with overall project objectives, ensuring that daily decisions contribute to successful outcomes and long-term client relationships. Directs on-site MEP construction activities, ensuring that MEP work is executed safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards, while reinforcing the organization’s reputation for MEP operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads, manages, and develops a team of MEP individuals to achieve exceptional performance and encourage talent development.
• Oversees all MEP-related construction activities, ensuring MEP systems are installed safely and efficiently, and that all work meets project specifications, codes, and organizational standards.
• Manages coordination with project managers, MEP subcontractors, and suppliers to schedule resources, resolve moderately complex MEP-related issues, and maintain project momentum.
• Ensures compliance with safety policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements specific to MEP operations, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Reviews and approves daily field documentation, including progress reports, safety planning documentation (i.e. pre-task-plans), and productivity records, to ensure accuracy and timely reporting.
• Reviews and communicates project status, risks, and opportunities to leadership and relevant stakeholders, proactively addressing concerns to support project success.

Education Qualifications

Associate's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

7 years of experience in MEP field engineering, MEP construction management, or a related field required. 1 - 2 years of experience in a managerial capacity preferred.

Certifications and Licenses

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Construction certification preferred.
• OSHA 30 program completion within 6 months of hire is required.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets.

Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future.

Here, we build opportunity together - by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen.

We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results.

Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things - great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world.

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