MEP Superintendent

Just Construction Recruitment; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Construction Recruitment seeks an experienced MEP Superintendent to oversee mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection construction across large-scale commercial, industrial, and mission-critical projects in Florida.

You will lead field operations, drive schedule performance, oversee subcontractor coordination, and promote safety, quality, and execution excellence throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience leading MEP field operations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all field activities for MEP scopes.
• Coordinate daily field work among subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and stakeholders.
• Review plans, specs, schedules, and contracts to ensure proper field execution.
• Develop and implement field execution plans to maintain schedules.
• Monitor installation progress and address schedule impacts and coordination challenges.
• Coordinate MEP installation with other trades and QA/QC activities.
• Support startup, testing, commissioning, and turnover processes.
• Mentor field engineers and foremen; maintain daily reports and scheduling docs.

Skills

Field leadership

MEP coordination

Schedule management

Subcontractor management

Safety compliance

Reading drawings

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Microsoft Office

Job description

The MEP Superintendent is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection construction activities on large-scale commercial, industrial, and mission-critical projects. This role works closely with project managers, field engineers, trade partners, commissioning teams, and client representatives to ensure MEP systems are installed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.

The successful candidate will lead field operations, drive schedule performance, oversee subcontractor coordination, support quality and commissioning efforts, and promote a culture of safety, accountability, and execution excellence throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all field activities associated with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection scopes.
• Coordinate daily work activities among subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, commissioning agents, and project stakeholders.
• Review project plans, specifications, schedules, and contract requirements to ensure proper field execution.
• Develop and implement short-term and long-term field execution plans to maintain project schedules.
• Monitor installation progress and proactively identify potential schedule impacts and coordination challenges.
• Conduct daily field walks to verify workmanship, installation quality, safety compliance, and productivity.
• Coordinate MEP system installation activities with structural, architectural, and civil construction operations.
• Lead subcontractor meetings, schedule reviews, and field coordination sessions.
• Ensure all MEP installations comply with project specifications, applicable codes, manufacturer requirements, and industry standards.
• Partner closely with QA/QC personnel to facilitate inspections, testing activities, and quality control processes.
• Support startup, testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing, and turnover activities.
• Track field manpower, productivity, equipment utilization, and installation progress.
• Review and coordinate RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and field changes impacting construction activities.
• Assist in identifying and resolving constructability, access, sequencing, and installation conflicts.
• Support punch list development, deficiency resolution, and project closeout requirements.
• Mentor field engineers, assistant superintendents, foremen, and craft personnel.
• Maintain detailed daily reports, progress updates, safety observations, and schedule tracking documentation.
• Drive achievement of project milestones, turnover objectives, and client satisfaction goals.

Required Qualifications

• 6–15 years of experience in commercial, industrial, healthcare, manufacturing, or mission-critical construction.
• Minimum 4 years of experience leading MEP field operations as a Superintendent, Lead Superintendent, General Foreman, or similar leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building systems installation.
• Experience managing subcontractors, field schedules, manpower planning, and project sequencing.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, BIM coordination models, and technical documentation.
• Experience utilizing construction management software and digital reporting platforms.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar construction technologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements where applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Data center or mission-critical construction experience.
• Experience delivering hyperscale, colocation, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, healthcare, or critical infrastructure projects.
• Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or trade background.
• Experience supporting testing, startup, commissioning, and turnover processes.
• Knowledge of BIM/VDC coordination and clash resolution processes.
• OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training.
• Experience managing MEP scopes on projects exceeding $50M in value.
• Familiarity with integrated systems testing and owner turnover requirements.

What You'll Bring

• Commitment to safety-first project execution.
• Strong field leadership presence with the ability to motivate and hold teams accountable.
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills in fast-paced construction environments.
• Ability to proactively identify challenges and drive practical solutions.
• Strong focus on quality, schedule adherence, and client satisfaction.
• Collaborative leadership style and ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholders.
• Results-driven mindset with a passion for delivering high-performance facilities.
• Dedication to building projects correctly, safely, and on schedule.