MEP Superintendent (High Voltage)

Turner Construction Company; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Superintendent Mechanical-Electrical to oversee the planning and installation of high- and medium-voltage electrical systems. You will lead subcontractors, ensure adherence to safety and quality standards, and manage project schedules and budgets.

The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering or architecture, along with extensive experience in mechanical/electrical/plumbing construction. Strong leadership, communication skills, and specific knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or at least four years of engineering or architectural experience.
• Minimum of six years of mechanical/electrical/plumbing construction experience.
• Specific knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical Systems required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and installation of electrical systems on construction projects.
• Manage subcontractors and ensure safety compliance.
• Create schedules and determine sequencing of work.

Skills

Mechanical and Electrical Systems knowledge

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

6+ years in mechanical/electrical/plumbing construction

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

Oversees the planning, installation, testing, and commissioning of high- and medium-voltage electrical systems on construction projects. This role coordinates electrical subcontractors, enforces safety and quality standards, and ensures work complies with codes, project schedules, and budgets. The superintendent serves as the on-site technical leader for high-voltage power distribution and critical electrical infrastructure. Leads, directs and coordinates the work of subcontractors and/or Turner trade labor with regard to the Mechanical and Electrical systems included in the project. Responsible for ensuring safety, schedule delivery, quality of work performed and adherence to budget of the project. The Superintendent Mechanical‑Electrical has supervisory responsibility for Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, Interns and trade labor in his/her area of responsibility.

Reports to: Project Superintendent, Project Manager or MEP Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and making decisions related to the performance of work related to scheduling, delivery, logistics, quality control and trade employee staffing levels.
• Managing work among assigned trades to promote a coordinated project operation. Resolving local area problems regarding procedures, precedence, design clarifications, adequate labor and equipment, schedule and all other appropriate matters.
• Managing the overall site safety program as required and ensuring subcontractor compliance with Turner standards and all applicable safety codes and regulations.
• Supervising and developing Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers and/or interns, as assigned, including providing input on or completing performance appraisals.
• Ensuring strict adherence to ethics and compliance requirements at all times.
• Creating schedules and determining sequencing of work. Developing and implementing recovery strategies to maintain project schedule and budget.
• Communicating with owners and architects/engineers in connection with field issues. Investigating and resolving such issues.
• Managing the billing process as it relates to work in place and overseeing the monthly estimate of work completed, payrolls, material invoices and subcontractor payment applications.
• Managing the work to ensure that it is installed in compliance with and conforms to the approved contract documents.
• Working with the Engineer on the coordination effort for all mechanical and electrical systems, equipment and piping layouts for all trades on a master coordination set of drawings and 3D model securing the approval of the architects and engineers.
• Leading project inspections, startup, commissioning, turnover and training process, and punchlist required for acceptance and handover of all the systems.
• Coordinating, directing, and monitoring the activities of subcontractors and suppliers, to ensure conformance with plans, specifications, local and national codes.
• Reviewing project changes in conjunction with the Project Engineer.
• Keeping detailed daily records of MEPS trade contractors' work progress.
• Participating in preconstruction efforts (e.g. constructability, logistics).

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or at least four years of formal engineering or architectural experience and a minimum of six years of mechanical/electrical/plumbing construction experience required, or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. Knowledge of building construction, means and methods, scheduling and cost control procedures, general contract, general conditions, subcontract documents, drawings and specifications. Specific knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical Systems. Thorough knowledge of building information modeling and its use in coordination of the Mechanical and Electrical systems and other project systems. Proven written and verbal communication abilities; proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite. Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule. Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands

Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on‑site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud. *May perform other duties as assigned.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.