MEP Superintendent - Commercial

Atlantic Constructors, Inc.; Louisa (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance Plan

Dental Insurance Plan

Short-Term Disability Plan

Life Insurance Plan

Vision Insurance Plan

401(K) Retirement Plan

Health Savings Plan

Wellness Programs

Company Vehicle & Gas Card

Job summary

Atlantic Constructors, Inc. is seeking an experienced MEP Superintendent to oversee mechanical, electrical, and plumbing on commercial projects in the Greater Richmond Area. You will lead field teams, ensure drawings and specs are followed, and drive on‑time, on‑budget delivery while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires a strong background in MEP coordination, field supervision, and proven ability to manage large crews across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience as a Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent/General Foreman or equivalent.
• Ability to supervise large crews (20+).
• Experience supervising large teams as Superintendent/Asst. Superintendent/General Foreman.
• Knowledge of man hour reports, job cost reports, workforce planning and estimating.
• Advanced understanding of construction cost control, forecasting and goal setting.
• Effective verbal and written communication across disciplines.
• Ability to present information to customers, clients, and colleagues.
• OSHA 30 and CPR certifications.
• Ability to read and interpret design drawings, guides and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial construction projects as Superintendent and supervise field crews on ground‑up MEP projects.
• Guide budgeting and scheduling with foremen to hit forecasts and look‑aheads.
• Ensure quality and customer satisfaction at all project stages.
• Build relationships with clients, customers, and vendors on site.
• Coordinate with engineering, estimating, and project teams to ensure drawings and specs are followed.
• Maintain safety standards and documentation across the project.

Skills

MEP supervision

Construction leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Education

HS Diploma

GED Equivalent

Job description

This is a position for our Richmond office and job sites surrounding the Greater Richmond Area

At ACI we build our company and our culture not by counting people, but by making our people count!$0.00 COST FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, SHORT TERM DISABILITY & LIFE INSURANCE (EMPLOYEE ONLY) COVERAGE!

Atlantic Constructors is seeking dynamic, motivated, career minded individuals to join our expanding team! Atlantic Constructors has been recognized as an industry leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over 50 years.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
• Dental Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
• Short-Term Disability Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
• Life Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
• Vision Insurance Plan
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching
• Health Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching
• Wellness Programs
• Company Vehicle & Gas Card

Atlantic Constructors offers competitive benefits, for more information check out our comprehensive list on our website Acibuilds.com

Summary/Objective

We are actively seeking an experienced and detail-oriented MEP Superintendent to oversee the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing aspects of our commercial construction projects. This key role as Superintendent will ensure that all MEP systems are installed correctly, efficiently, and in accordance with project plans, local codes, and safety standards. The MEP Superintendent will work closely with the project team, clients, customers, vendors and inspectors to deliver high-quality, on-time, and on-budget construction results.

This position is ideal for professionals with a strong background as Superintendent in MEP coordination, field supervision, and a passion for leading teams on complex, ground‑up commercial builds.

Essential Functions

• Oversee commercial construction projects as Superintendent and supervise field Foreman's on ground up MEP projects (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing)
• Provides guidance and direction to crews in budgeting and scheduling. Ensures that production numbers are being reached along with forecasting what it will take to complete the phase codes
• Ensures job quality and customer satisfaction is maintained at every project stage
• As Superintendent, will ensure strong relationship building with clients, customers, and vendors to cultivate a positive work environment
• Performs a wide range of skilled construction tasks
• Acts as liaison with engineering, estimating, and project teams, to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and scheduling is being met
• Coordinates with other departments (i.e., Quality Control and Engineering) to ensure all required materials and equipment, inspections, and support craft activities
• Resolves problems in a variety of construction issues, including productivity monitoring, craft compliance with project safety program requirements; documenting and implementing corrective action
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Ensure a safe work environment
• Ensure foreman are conducting work with crews safely
• Coordinate safety on site
• Ensure foreman understand their trade specific schedules and goals through reviewing 2 week look‑ahead(s) along with setting up weekly meetings with the foreman to review as a whole
• Ensure foreman have material ordered & staged for crews
• Holding crews responsible and accountable for making sure AXIOM is kept up to date with daily production reports, look ahead's complete and more
• Make sure the trades are tracking at estimate or better then estimate using Axiom as their guide

Job Cost

• Understand the project job cost to review with the PM, PC, other Superintendents and Foreman
• Contract obligations, inclusions and exclusions
• Pre- POC forecast due the week before monthly POC meeting
• Assist in projection of labor
• Understand and review projection metric goals with PM and foremen

DAY TO DAY ACTIVITIES

• Drawing review
• VDC interaction and coordination during drafting
• VDC reviews & coordination of team meetings
• Weekly Fabrication meeting with fabrication manager and updates for pre-fabrication
• Schedule reviews and confirm areas available for installation
• Manpower management and projections
• Equipment release review with PM along with confirming equipment counts, equipment handing
• Ensure proper resources (tools, rental equipment, materials) are on the project when needed
• Engage foreman teams with planning for efficiency
• Create a positive work environment

Supervisory Responsibility

Yes

Required

• 7+ years previous experience as a Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, General Foreman and/or equivalent combination of vocational training and experience
• Ability to successfully supervise large crew (20+)
• Prior experience supervising large teams as Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or General Foreman
• Previous knowledge of man hour reports, job cost reports, workforce planning and estimating
• Advanced understanding of construction cost control, forecasting and setting goals
• Effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to work across varied disciplines
• Ability to effectively present information to customers, clients, and colleagues
• OSHA 30 and CPR
• Demonstrated knowledge of, reading, interpreting, and working to:
• Design drawings (isometric and orthographic), design guides, specifications
• Support Drawings and specifications
• Contract documents and site coordination of subcontractors
• Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail, and demonstrate problem-solving skills
• Must adhere to all company policy and procedures
• Must be available, and have the means to report to multiple job sites as assigned

Work Environment

The work environment and physical demands required would be representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and may include, but are not limited to the following:

• May work in varying temperatures; both inside and outside, including inclement weather, heat, humidity, cold, and dampness
• May work in areas with exposure to moderate/high noise levels
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including dust
• May be required to work in confined spaces or from lofty heights

Physical Demands

• This role routinely uses construction equipment such as heavy machinery, hand, and power tools
• While performing duties of the job the employee may work aloft, climb, bend, pull, reach overhead, stand/walk for extended periods of time and lift to 50 lbs.
• Frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to correctly identify all colors of a color‑coded cable/wires and see close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus

Travel

• May require travel (typically not overnight)

Preferred

• 7 years' experience in a heavy mechanical construction environment as MEP Superintendent
• Previous experience in the field, physically doing construction work
• Prior military experience
• HS diploma or GED equivalent

Visit us at www.acibuilds.com for more information!

Final compensation will be determined based on experience, education, licensure, skills, and other relevant factors

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer