MEP Superintendent

Holder Construction; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Night shift differential

Job summary

Holder Construction is seeking an MEP Superintendent for projects in Herndon, VA and surrounding areas (Manassas, Ashburn, Richmond, Culpeper). This full-time, in-person role leads all MEP activities from pre-construction through commissioning, supervising subcontractors and coordinating with owners, architects, and engineers.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of commercial construction experience with large MEP systems and strong knowledge of commissioning protocols, QA/QC, and safety

Qualifications

• 15+ years of commercial construction experience with large MEP systems.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems and commissioning.
• Proven ability to manage complex MEP infrastructure projects (data centers, stadiums, or similar).
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all MEP activities from pre-construction through commissioning and close-out.
• Supervise MEP subcontractors and vendors (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, major equipment, lighting, fire alarm, security).
• Develop and maintain detailed MEP schedules and monitor progress.
• Ensure QA/QC adherence and support safety and energy control programs.
• Oversee start-up and commissioning activities and ensure performance requirements.
• Maintain relationships with owner, architects, engineers, and clients.

Skills

MEP systems

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Tools

Scheduling tools

Job description

About Us

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

About Us

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Annual bonus program
• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k)-retirement plan
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

About The Role

We are looking for an MEP Superintendent to join our MEP team on our projects in Herndon, VA. Manassas, VA. Ashburn, VA. Richmond, VA. Culpeper, VA. This is a full-time, in-person position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all MEP activities from pre-construction through commissioning and close-out, ensuring compliance with project specifications and Holder standards.
• Provide direct supervision and guidance to MEP subcontractors and vendors, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, major equipment, lighting, fire alarm, security, building automation systems, CCTV, power distribution, and communication devices.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules for MEP systems, monitor progress, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure strict adherence to QA/QC programs and support the Energy Control and Safety Program to maintain a zero-accident culture.
• Manage punch lists, troubleshoot technical issues, and drive timely resolution of challenges using all available resources.
• Oversee start-up and commissioning activities, ensuring systems meet performance and operational requirements.
• Maintain strong relationships with owner representatives, architects, engineers, and clients while supervising subcontractors and vendors.
• Provide leadership in workforce planning, logistics coordination, and resource allocation for MEP activities.

Qualifications

Required:

• 15+ years of commercial construction experience with large, sophisticated MEP systems.
• Proven ability to manage complex MEP infrastructure projects such as data centers, stadiums, or other special-use facilities.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems and commissioning protocols.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• Familiarity with scheduling tools, QA/QC processes, and advanced commissioning procedures.
• Knowledge of safety programs and energy control requirements.

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.