Low Voltage MEP Superintendent

Turner Construction Co.; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Co. is seeking a Low Voltage MEP Superintendent to oversee the installation of mechanical and electrical systems. This role involves managing subcontractors and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards while coordinating project schedules.

The ideal candidate will have extensive MEP construction experience and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include supervising trade labor, managing installation processes, and ensuring all work conforms to contract documents.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of mechanical/electrical/plumbing construction experience.
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise installation of low voltage systems.
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Manage subcontractors and coordinate project schedules.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical and Electrical Systems knowledge

Leadership and communication

Construction Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Building Information Modeling

Job description

Position Description

Low Voltage MEP Superintendent leads, directs and coordinates the work of subcontractors and/or Turner trade labor with regard to the Mechanical and Electrical systems included in the project. Responsible for ensuring safety, schedule delivery, quality of work performed and adherence to budget of the project. The Superintendent Mechanical-Electrical has supervisory responsibility for Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, Interns and trade labor in his/her area of responsibility.

Reports to: Project Superintendent, Project Manager or MEP Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Low Voltage Systems

• Data / structured cabling (Cat6, fiber)
• Security systems (CCTV, access control)
• Fire alarm (sometimes shared with electrical depending on company)
• Audio/visual systems
• Building automation systems (BAS)
• DAS (distributed antenna systems) for cellular
• Networking infrastructure (IDF/MDF rooms)

Field Leadership

• Supervise low voltage subcontractors and crews
• Coordinate installers for cabling, security, and communication systems
• Ensure installs meet specs, quality standards, and deadlines

Low Voltage Systems Oversight

• Manage installation and integration of structured cabling (fiber + copper)
• Security systems (cameras, badge access)
• Wireless + DAS systems
• AV systems (conference rooms, displays)
• Network infrastructure spaces (server rooms, racks)

General Responsibilities

• Managing and making decisions related to the performance of work related to scheduling, delivery, logistics, quality control and trade employee staffing levels.
• Manage work among assigned trades to promote a coordinated project operation. Resolve local area problems regarding procedures, precedence, design clarifications, adequate labor and equipment, schedule and all other appropriate matters.
• Manage the overall site safety program as required and ensuring subcontractor compliance with Turner standards and all applicable safety codes and regulations.
• Supervise and develop Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers and/or interns, including providing input on or completing performance appraisals.
• Ensure strict adherence to ethics and compliance requirements at all times.
• Create schedules and determine sequencing of work. Develop and implement recovery strategies to maintain project schedule and budget.
• Communicate with owners and architects/engineers in connection with field issues. Investigate and resolve such issues.
• Manage the billing process as it relates to work in place and oversee the monthly estimate of work completed, payrolls, material invoices and subcontractor payment applications.
• Ensure work is installed in compliance with and conforms to the approved contract documents.
• Coordinate with the Engineer for all mechanical and electrical systems, equipment and piping layouts on a master coordination set of drawings and 3D model securing the approval of the architects and engineers.
• Lead project inspections, startup, commissioning, turnover and training process, and punchlist required for acceptance and handover of all the systems.
• Monitor activities of subcontractors and suppliers to ensure conformance with plans, specifications, local and national codes.
• Review project changes in conjunction with the Project Engineer.
• Keep detailed daily records of MEP trade contractors' work progress.
• Participate in preconstruction efforts (e.g. constructability, logistics).

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or at least four years of formal engineering or architectural experience and a minimum of six years of mechanical/electrical/plumbing construction experience required, or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. Knowledge of building construction, means and methods, scheduling and cost control procedures, general contract, general conditions, subcontract documents, drawings and specifications. Specific knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical Systems. Thorough knowledge of building information modeling and its use in coordination of the Mechanical and Electrical systems and other project systems. Proven written and verbal communication abilities; proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite. Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule. Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands

Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud. May perform other duties as assigned.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.