MEP Field Supervisor

Mortenson; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with a generous –

Paid time off

Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disablit

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson in DeKalb, IL is seeking an experienced Assistant MEP Superintendent to coordinate and supervise MEP trade contractors and craft teams on complex projects. The role requires strong communication, confidentiality, and proactive problem solving in a fast-changing environment.

You will lead site operations, review labor, certifications, timecards, and safety with project managers, while ensuring quality and schedule adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• Five years of construction supervision or related experience.
• Five years of construction management or related experience, preferably with a Mechanical or Electrical Contractor.
• Proven ability to fulfill development to closeout responsibilities for multiple, complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage project labor (craft labor, subcontractors)
• Monitor and address issues within weekly labor reports
• Review and approve craft worker certifications and trainings for specialty craft roles
• Participate in site orientation training, first hour orientation, and site safety meetings
• Coordinate review and approval of craft worker timecards
• Participate in hire and dismissal process of craft workers
• Coordinate on-site operations/Scope of Work (Equipment, Labor, Schedule)
• Provide guidance on activities including set-up, work in-place, and project closeout/demobilization
• Support and participate with Project Managers on schedule development and updates
• Coordinate with equipment facility and outside equipment providers for project equipment
• Review and verify quantity takeoffs and materials management process during the buyout process
• Manage scope(s) of work Production and Innovation Boards
• Manage scope(s) of work Plan of Day (POD) activities
• Support Safety Manager and/or Engineer with site safety audits
• Manage quality control of self-perform and subcontractors’ work
• Orientation, training, and performance evaluation of craft workers

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mortenson in DeKalb, IL is seeking an experienced Assistant MEP Superintendent to coordinate and supervise MEP trade contractors and craft teams on complex projects. The role requires strong communication, confidentiality, and proactive problem solving in a fast-changing environment.

You will lead site operations, review labor, certifications, timecards, and safety with project managers, while ensuring quality and schedule adherence.