MEP Assistant Superintendent - Mission Critical

Alston Construction; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

Alston Construction is seeking an MEP Assistant Superintendent in Dallas, Texas, to support field operations for mission-critical projects. The role involves supervising construction activities, ensuring safety compliance, and assisting in project delivery for technically complex infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Construction Management or Engineering, minimum 3 years experience in construction, and strong knowledge of electrical systems. Comprehensive benefits include medical, 401(k), paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial or industrial construction.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems including medium voltage distribution.
• OSHA 30-hour Safety Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Superintendent in supervising field operations.
• Coordinate daily construction activities among subcontractors.
• Conduct daily site walks to monitor safety and work quality.
• Lead daily morning huddles and support trade coordination meetings.
• Assist in implementing the Last Planner System.

Skills

Construction coordination

Safety enforcement

Subcontractor management

Knowledge of electrical systems

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Job Summary

The MEP Assistant Superintendent supports the Project Superintendent and Senior Superintendent in managing field operations for mission‑critical data center projects. This role is ideal for a highly organized and proactive individual with a strong foundation in construction coordination, safety enforcement, and subcontractor management. The MEP Assistant Superintendent plays a key part in driving project progress, maintaining site safety, and supporting the successful delivery of technically complex infrastructure in the field.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Project Superintendent in supervising field operations, ensuring alignment with schedule, safety, and quality goals.
• Coordinate daily construction activities among subcontractors, suppliers, and field engineers.
• Conduct daily site walks to monitor safety, cleanliness, and work quality.
• Ensure adherence to site‑specific safety plans and enforce compliance with OSHA and client‑specific requirements.
• Lead daily morning huddles and support weekly trade coordination meetings.
• Assist in implementing the Last Planner System including look‑ahead planning, constraint removal, and PPC tracking.
• Monitor short‑interval schedules and communicate updates to trades and senior field leadership.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, safety logs, and field documentation.
• Support installation verification for MEP systems, structural elements, and finish scopes.
• Coordinate inspections and manage field punchlists with the QA/QC and commissioning teams.
• Assist in managing material deliveries, laydown planning, and on‑site logistics.
• Help enforce jobsite organization and secure work areas in line with lean construction principles.
• Facilitate resolution of field issues by escalating to senior staff and design partners as needed.
• Perform and verify field measurements to validate installation tolerances and conformance to approved documents.
• Support site coordination efforts including utility conflicts, slab penetrations, and rough‑in inspections.
• Assist with field layout verification based on submittals, shop drawings, and as‑built conditions.
• Coordinate with city inspectors, special inspectors, and third‑party consultants to ensure compliance with code and inspection requirements.

Education, Experience, and Licensing/Certifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial or industrial construction, preferably in mission‑critical or MEP‑intensive projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems including medium voltage distribution, UPS, switchgear, and grounding.
• Understanding of commissioning processes, IST protocols, and startup procedures.
• OSHA 30‑hour Safety Certification.
• First Aid/CPR Certification.

Benefits

Our top tier benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription safety glasses, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, life insurance/AD&D, HSA, health FSA, dependent daycare FSA, EAP, 401(k), Roth 401(k), After‑Tax Roth In‑Plan Conversion; paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, Tickets at Work, paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage) and more!

Alston Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.