MEP Superintendent, Data Center Construction

ARCO Companies; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Per diem

Airfare home every 2 weeks

ESOP

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Sabbatical after every five years

Volunteer leave

Health, dental, vision insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

ARCO Companies is seeking an MEP Superintendent to oversee all MEP activities on large-scale data center projects, from the data hall fit-out through commissioning and energization. You will ensure quality, safety, and schedule compliance while coordinating subcontractors and driving successful delivery.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of MEP supervision experience, with at least 3 years on data centers, and hold a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• Travel to project sites as needed.
• Possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5–10 years of experience in MEP supervision, with at least 3 years on data center projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all MEP field operations for data center projects.
• Coordinate installation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Ensure compliance with design specifications, codes, and safety standards.
• Manage subcontractor performance and resolve field issues.
• Monitor project schedule and report progress to project management team.
• Lead daily coordination meetings with trade partners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Construction management

Field coordination

Subcontractor management

Safety protocols

OSHA certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Construction management software

Job description

About You:

Do you have an extreme commitment to safety? Are you a hard-working leader that never settles for less than superior quality? Are you fanatical about creating and managing the construction schedule? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting, long-term career opportunity for you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

ARCO/Murray is seeking an MEP Superintendent to oversee all MEP activities on large-scale data center projects up to and including the data hall fit-out and final stages of commissioning/energization of equipment. You’ll ensure quality, safety, and schedule compliance while coordinating subcontractors and driving successful project delivery.

A Day in the Life:

• Oversee all MEP field operations for data center projects
• Coordinate installation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Ensure compliance with design specifications, codes, and safety standards
• Manage subcontractor performance and resolve field issues
• Monitor project schedule and report progress to project management team
• Conduct inspections and quality checks for MEP systems
• Collaborate with commissioning teams to ensure system functionality
• Maintain accurate documentation of field activities and testing
• Lead daily coordination meetings with trade partners

Necessary Qualifications:

• Ability to travel to project sites as needed
• Possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in your state of residence
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
• 5–10 years of experience in MEP supervision, with at least 3 years on data center projects
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Experience with commissioning and integrated systems testing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and construction management software
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• OSHA certification and familiarity with safety protocols
• Possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in your state of residence

What We Can Offer You:

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Vehicle allowance, per diem, and living expenses on traveling jobs
• An airplane ticket home every 2 weeks when traveling
• Business expenses and mileage reimbursement
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave

Typical base compensation for the MEP Superintendent role is between $120,000.00 - $160,000.00. Candidates with extensive experience may exceed this range. In addition to the base salary, the role is eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation based on individual and company performance.

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

As set forth in ARCO Companies’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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