MEP Superintendent

Holder Construction; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Night and swing shift differential

Job summary

Holder Construction is seeking an experienced MEP Superintendent to lead pre-construction through commissioning for projects in Herndon, VA; Manassas, VA; Ashburn, VA; Richmond, VA; Culpeper, VA. This full-time, in-person role requires guiding MEP subcontractors and coordinating with owners and engineers on complex facilities.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years of commercial construction with sophisticated MEP systems and strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to maintain

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all MEP activities from pre-construction through commissioning and close-out.
• Provide supervision to MEP subcontractors and vendors for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and related systems.
• Develop and maintain detailed MEP project schedules; monitor progress and apply corrective actions.
• Ensure QA/QC compliance and support energy control and safety programs.
• Manage punch lists, troubleshoot and drive timely resolutions.
• Oversee start-up and commissioning activities to meet performance requirements.
• Maintain relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and clients while supervising subcontractors.

Skills

MEP leadership

Project scheduling

QA/QC

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

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.