MEP Superintendent - Data Center/Mission Critical

Caddell Construction; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacations

Company holidays

Company-funded medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability plans

401k match

Gym membership reimbursement

Use of company condominiums

Job summary

Caddell Construction is seeking a Superintendent (MEP) for Commercial and Mission Critical/Data Center projects in Central Ohio with extensive travel to domestic locations. The role emphasizes supervision of field crews, coordination with project management, and adherence to drawings, specifications, and schedules.

The candidate should have a strong background in managing Mechanical and Electrical scopes, experience in supervising field teams, and a proven record in schedule management, quality

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus four years of experience as foreman or assistant superintendent in construction.
• Engineering/construction management degree with four years of experience preferred.
• Proven track record managing Mechanical and/or Electrical scopes in mission critical projects, including supervision, scheduling, quality control, testing, inspections and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Formulates and finalizes the overall plan of operations, job layout and schedule.
• Manage day-to-day field work of craftsmen and subcontractors through foremen/representatives.
• Maintain communications with engineering, quality control, and safety to ensure conformance with drawings and schedules.
• Review plans, budget and estimates with project team to ensure quantities and manpower meet needs.
• Contribute to short-term look-ahead schedule development and weekly subcontractor meetings.
• Assist in material receiving, storage, and handling planning.
• Resolve construction issues such as productivity gaps and interfaces.
• Maintain strong working relationships with owners and partner representatives.

Skills

Verbal communication

Subcontractor coordination

Organization

Construction methods

Safety regulations

Reading drawings

Scheduling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Engineering or construction management degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Title - Superintendent (MEP) - Commercial - Mission Critical/Data Centers

Location - Central Ohio (Now) and Other Domestic Locations (Future)

Resumes are reviewed as submitted and staffed based on project needs.

Rewards of Working at Caddell

Paid vacations, company‑paid holidays, company‑funded medical insurance. Company joint funding of dental and vision insurance, life and disability plans to full‑time employees, 401k match, gym membership reimbursement, and use of company condominiums.

What You Will Do

• Works closely with project superintendent and project manager, as required, in formulating, discussing, and finalizing the overall plan of operations, job layout, job schedule, etc.
• Manages the day‑to‑day work of crafts and subcontractors in the field, delegating work through foreman and/or subcontractor representatives.
• Maintains regular communications with engineering, quality control, and safety to ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, and schedule.
• Review plans and specifications of a job, job budget, and estimates with the project manager and project superintendent to ensure that quantities, values, manpower requirements, and deliveries of various divisions of the job are understood.
• Continued involvement with schedule development and periodic logic review, personal dedication to the generation of short‑term look‑ahead schedules, and their implementation in the weekly subcontractor meetings conducted by the superintendent.
• Assists in preparation of plan at the beginning of the job for receiving, storing, and handling materials as required.
• Assists in resolving construction problems (lack of productivity, work interfaces, etc.) as required.
• Maintains the best possible relationship with the owner. Strives to develop a spirit of cooperation and respect between Caddell and representatives of the other partners on the project.
• Performs additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Working Conditions

Construction setting, travel required, full‑time. Must have the ability to crawl, climb, walk, reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, crouch, stand for long periods, lift and hold more than 50 lbs, talk, hear, and occasionally sit. Must have the ability to withstand confined spaces and/or extreme heights while negotiating tasks at hand in a safe manner to themselves and/or others. Subject to hot, cold, humid, and wet conditions depending on location.

Reporting Structure

Project Superintendent and Senior Project Manager

What We Expect

Accountability is part of The Caddell Way and our employees share in a strong work ethic and positive team environment. There is a true sense of purpose and teamwork.

Education / Experience

Minimum high school diploma/GED, and four years' experience in the construction industry as foreman or assistant superintendent required. Four‑year degree in engineering or construction management and four years experience preferred. Candidate must demonstrate a proven track record of successfully managing Mechanical and/or Electrical scopes of work in the Mission Critical Market for a General Contractor— including field supervision, schedule management, and working closely with and managing quality control, testing, inspections, commissioning, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Effective verbal communication skills. Effective subcontractor coordination skills are a must. Excellent organizational skills. Must have a thorough knowledge of construction methods, materials, and equipment. Working knowledge of safety regulations and quality guidelines. Demonstrated ability to understand and adhere to schedules. Proficient in interpreting construction drawings.

Travel

Extensive travel required. Must be able to travel nationally.

This position will work at a Mission Critical/Data Center project and is eligible for a market premium addition to the base salary.

Your career matters at Caddell, where there is a strong emphasis on the growth and development of every employee! We’re large enough to take on the most complex construction projects, but we know the contribution of each individual is the key to our success.

Caddell Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other protected classes under applicable laws and regulations.