MEP Superintendent

Commercial Programming Systems; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Programming Systems seeks an experienced MEP Superintendent / Technical Project Lead to oversee field execution, technical coordination, and project delivery for complex MEP construction projects in New Jersey.

The ideal candidate will manage multiple trades across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and low-voltage systems, drive commissioning readiness, and ensure on-time turnover with safety and quality at the forefront.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of construction experience
• 5 years in MEP field coordination or leadership
• Experience on data centers, hospitals, or major commercial projects
• Strong ability to coordinate multiple MEP trades

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations coordinating multiple MEP trades
• Oversee installation sequencing and subcontractor coordination
• Review drawings, RFIs, submittals to resolve constructability issues
• Identify field conflicts and resolve installation requirements
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and commissioning teams
• Coordinate electrical distribution and cooling systems
• Support look-ahead scheduling and resource coordination
• Monitor safety and ensure compliance with specs
• Coordinate QA/QC inspections and turnover documentation
• Manage punch lists and drive timely resolutions
• Provide updates on progress and schedule risks

Skills

MEP coordination

Field leadership

Construction scheduling

Subcontractor management

Drawings & specs review

QA/QC processes

Commissioning support

Safety compliance

Communication

Tools

BIM

Navisworks

Job description

We are seeking an experienced MEP Superintendent / Technical Project Lead to oversee field execution, technical coordination, and project delivery for complex MEP construction projects.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in heavy construction, with hands-on experience coordinating mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and low-voltage systems. This position requires a field-focused leader capable of resolving technical challenges, managing multiple trades, maintaining construction schedules, and ensuring successful commissioning and project turnover.

Experience in data centers, mission-critical facilities, industrial construction, hospitals, or large commercial projects is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations and coordinate multiple MEP trades, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and low-voltage systems.
• Oversee installation sequencing, construction activities, subcontractor coordination, and field execution.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and technical documentation to identify and resolve constructability issues.
• Identify and resolve field conflicts involving equipment placement, system routing, clearances, and installation requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, and commissioning teams.
• Coordinate electrical distribution, cooling systems, equipment installation, and low-voltage infrastructure.
• Support project scheduling, look-ahead planning, resource coordination, and resolution of construction delays.
• Monitor installation quality, enforce safety standards, and ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Coordinate QA/QC inspections, commissioning preparation, system testing, and turnover documentation.
• Manage punch lists, track technical issues, and drive timely resolution of outstanding construction activities.
• Provide regular updates on project progress, technical risks, and schedule impacts.

Required Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of construction experience, including at least 5 years in MEP field coordination, superintendent, or technical leadership roles.
• Proven experience working on large-scale construction projects such as data centers, industrial facilities, hospitals, mission-critical buildings, or major commercial developments.
• Strong hands-on experience coordinating multiple MEP trades and managing field installation activities.
• Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and low-voltage construction systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, RFIs, and submittals.
• Experience identifying constructability issues, resolving installation conflicts, and coordinating trade sequencing.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling, look-ahead planning, QA/QC processes, and punch list management.
• Experience supporting system commissioning, testing readiness, and project turnover.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and subcontractor management skills.
• Ability to work directly in the field and independently drive technical issues to resolution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with data center or mission-critical construction projects.
• Knowledge of electrical infrastructure, including UPS, PDU, RPP, busway, branch circuits, and redundant power distribution.
• Familiarity with data center cooling systems, cable trays, fiber pathways, copper cabling, and equipment installation.
• Experience coordinating pre-functional testing, functional testing, and integrated systems testing.
• Familiarity with BIM / Navisworks for construction coordination.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Previous experience as an Electrical Superintendent, Mechanical Superintendent, General Foreman, MEP Superintendent, or Commissioning Coordinator.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a hands-on construction professional who understands how complex MEP systems are installed, coordinated, tested, and delivered.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated the ability to lead field teams, resolve technical installation challenges, coordinate multiple subcontractors, and successfully deliver large-scale construction projects.