Airport MEP Fire Protection Superintendent - On-Site

AECO; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 101,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Hunt in Chicago leads an on-site project to deploy complex MEP fire protection for a major airport program. The role focuses on safe, high-quality field execution in a live airport environment.

You will supervise fire protection and MEP contractors, coordinate phasing with airport operations, and drive compliance with building and fire codes while partnering with stakeholders to deliver turnover-ready systems.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering/Construction Management and 6 years of demonstrated construction experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field supervision of fire protection and MEP contractors, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality installations.
• Coordinate phasing and work sequencing in active airport facilities, minimizing operational impacts while maintaining schedule discipline.
• Drive compliance with standards, applicable building/fire codes, and contract requirements; support inspections and testing with AHJ, airport, and stakeholders.
• Oversee installation of fire suppression systems (e.g., wet/dry/foam, pre-action, clean agent), fire alarm/detection, and related MEP interfaces.
• Manage field operations including submittal conformance, redlines/as-builts, punch lists, and system turnover documentation.
• Support testing, inspection, and commissioning and drive deficiency closure to achieve system acceptance.
• Maintain field records, daily reports, and contribute to cost and change documentation.
• Responsible for the organization and direction of construction and related activities.
• Act as a team liaison for dayto day activities,
• Coordinate with client’s resident representatives on jobsite activities.

Skills

MEP systems knowledge

Fire protection experience

Chicago Building Code knowledge

Trade coordination

Life safety systems testing

Issue resolution

Education

BS Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

AECOM Hunt in Chicago leads an on-site project to deploy complex MEP fire protection for a major airport program. The role focuses on safe, high-quality field execution in a live airport environment.

You will supervise fire protection and MEP contractors, coordinate phasing with airport operations, and drive compliance with building and fire codes while partnering with stakeholders to deliver turnover-ready systems.