MEP Construction Superintendent

CMTA, Inc.; Madison (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Health & Welfare Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

Time Off

Expense Reimbursement

Job summary

CMTA (formerly AMA Group), a Legence Company, seeks an experienced MEP Construction Superintendent to coordinate all site construction activities and report to management. Travel to NYC/NJ sites with limited office time is required.

You will supervise trade and field personnel, implement project management processes, and uphold safety practices while working with NBC Universal, Disney, NBC Sports, and A+E Networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; OR equivalent years of related experience required.
• 1 - 4 years of experience in construction management; MEP and Interiors.
• Working knowledge of MS Project, MS Project Suite, PlanGrid/Procore.

Responsibilities

• Establish site safety/site-office setup to ensure you have everything that is necessary at the time construction begins, to include but not limited to: a logistics plan, how materials will arrive and exit a project site, project safety requirements, and an emergency/evacuation plan
• Review schedule and assist Project Manager in maintaining schedule (in MS project format)
• Create Project Team & Home Page on Procore. Generate a project directory with all field personnel including engineers, design teams, expeditor, special inspector, contractor’s PMs/foremen, etc. in Procore
• Issue subcontractor welcome letters, collect subcontractor insurance, and communicate project safety requirements
• Review trade scope sheets/proposals to ensure an understanding of each subcontractor’s scope of work
• Generate a list of RFIs based upon drawings, scope, and job site review; coordinate with design team to address open RFI issues
• Prepare a submittal log based upon review of the design drawings, issue log to subcontractors and coordinate reviews of all submittals/shop drawings with the design team via Procore
• Print and post OSHA signage; and permits on a permit board near the site office
• Perform site-specific safety orientations, enforce subcontractor weekly toolbox talks and daily huddles
• Mark up MEPS plans daily to track progress, take daily photos, issue weekly progress report and two-week lookaheads
• Manage laboring staff and record timesheets
• Create change events (CEs) and obtain subcontractor pricing when required
• Coordinate Subcontractor meetings and record meeting minutes
• Prepare client meeting minutes for Project Manager review and editing in Procore
• Generate close out and permit matrix; organize site clean up and removal of materials

Skills

Deadline-driven

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork and independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

MS Project

PlanGrid/Procore

Job description

CMTA (formerly AMA Group), a Legence Company

CMTA is one of the fastest-growing engineering firms in the U.S., known for sustainable, high-performance building systems and complex MEP/FP delivery. Through AMA’s design expertise in media, broadcast, and production facilities—and CMTA’s national portfolio in education, healthcare, and zero-energy projects,we pair deep technical craft with an innovative, collaborative culture that accelerates careers. CMTA, formerly known as AMA Group, is seeking an experienced MEP Construction Superintendent for our offices in New York City and New Jersey. We are looking for a mid-level MEP Construction Superintendent who will be responsible for coordinating all site construction activities and support/report to management. You will work for with clients like NBC Universal, Disney, NBC Sports, and A+E Networks. The role requires travel to jobsites throughout New York City, Brooklyn, Northern New Jersey and Southern Connecticut; there is limited time spent in the office.

Who We Are?

CMTA, formerly known as AMA Group, is a full-service construction management company established in 2004. It evolved from its parent company, CMTA, a leader in the design of MEP/FP building systems specifically for media, broadcast, and production facilities, including sound stage campuses. CMTA has completed over 1,000 projects and serves a diverse range of clients in corporate, financial, educational, and residential sectors. In 2024, AMA Group was acquired by Legence, a company within the Blackstone portfolio, which consists of 9,000+ employees and offers a multifaceted approach to design and construction. This acquisition enhances our national reach across various markets and sectors, facilitating continued growth. The acquisition also aligns AMA Group with CMTA (https://www.cmta.com/), which is a 1,500-person MEP design firm with 50 offices across the United States.

Role Responsibilities

As a MEP Construction Superintendent for you will be responsible for supervising all trade and field personnel, implementing and/or improving our companywide project management processes; with the highest level of focus on administering good safety practices. Your responsibilities include:

• Establish site safety/site-office setup to ensure you have everything that is necessary at the time construction begins, to include but not limited to: a logistics plan, how materials will arrive and exit a project site, project safety requirements, and an emergency/evacuation plan
• Review and understand project schedule, assist Project Manager in maintaining schedule (in MS project format)
• Create Project Team & Home Page on Procore. Generate a project directory with all field personnel including the building engineers/staff, design teams, expeditor, special inspector, contractor’s PM’s/foremen, etc. in Procore
• Issue subcontractor welcome letters, collect subcontractor insurance, and communicate project safety requirements
• Review trade scope sheets/proposals to ensure an understand of each subcontractor’s scope of work.
• Generate a list of RFI’s based upon your drawing, scope, and job site review; gather a full understanding of what is owed. Review and highlight drawings to ensure all scope shown is captured. Coordinate the design team addressing any open RFI issues.
• Prepare a submittal log based upon review of the design drawings, issue log to subcontractors and coordinate reviews of all submittals/shop drawings with the design team via Procore
• Print and post all required/helpful OSHA/Safety signage; and permits on a permit board near the freight entrance and field office
• Perform site specific safety orientations, enforce subcontractor weekly toolbox talks and daily huddles: generate meeting agenda and take minutes
• Mark up MEPS plans daily to track progress of work, take daily progress photos, issue weekly progress report to client and two-week lookaheads
• Managing laboring staff and record timesheets
• Create change events (CE’s) and obtain sub-contractor pricing when required
• Coordinate Subcontractor meetings and record meeting minutes
• Prepare client meeting minutes for Project Manager review and editing in Procore
• Generate close out and permit matrix
• Organize site clean off and removal of all material

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; OR equivalent years of related experience required.

Experience

• 1 - 4 years of experience in construction management; MEP and Interiors.
• Requires working knowledge of various construction disciplines, union agreements/jurisdiction, cost control, scheduling, safety regulations, engineering drawings and other documents.
• Working knowledge of MS Project, MS Project Suite, PlanGrid/Procore.
• Experience working on cross functional teams within different offices.

Specific Skills

• Proven ability to work in a deadline driven environment.
• Ability to adapt communications; have strong verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently while managing multiple projects.

Salay Range

$80,000 - $95,000. This role is also eligible for an annual performance‑based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

The Employee Experience

People are at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to a diverse, inclusive culture where employees thrive—individually and as a team—with development, wellness, and day‑to‑day experience front and center. We offer competitive benefits and a collaborative, fun work environment. Our team was named “Best Engineering Firm to Work” for by Best Companies Group for 2024, 2025, and 2026—a people‑first standard AMA continues as they integrate with CMTA.

Benefits Overview

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
• Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.)
• Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail] or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number.

Employment Eligibility

Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Pay Disclosure & Considerations

Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based relevant job‑related factors, including any of the following: candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non‑merit‑based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. EEO is the Law.