MEP Superintendent - Mission Critical

J.H. Findorff & Son Inc.; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive compensation

401(k) + contributions

Profit sharing

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

Career development

Job summary

J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. seeks an experienced MEP Superintendent to lead field operations on complex mission-critical and data center projects. You will coordinate schedules, manage labor and cost, and supervise field personnel and subcontractors to deliver on time and to spec.

You will drive safety, planning, commissioning, and turnover activities while building strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners, mentoring teams to foster future construction leaders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction experience with progressive field leadership responsibilities.
• 5+ years managing MEP systems on mission critical, data center, healthcare, industrial, or other highly technical projects preferred.
• Experience overseeing MEP scopes on projects valued at $30M or greater.
• Strong understanding of commissioning, startup, turnover, and Integrated Systems Testing (IST) processes.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, PlanGrid, and CMiC.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple trade partners while maintaining project safety, quality, and schedule goals.
• Strong leadership, communication, mentoring, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• As an MEP Superintendent, direct the overall direction of field operations on complex mission-critical or data center projects.
• Coordinate and execute project schedules while managing labor and cost outcomes.
• Direct and supervise all Findorff field personnel and subcontractors to ensure successful project completion.
• Lead by example by fostering positive, effective working relationships across the project team.
• Lead MEP operations for project planning and coordination with teams, trade partners, vendors, and suppliers.
• Champion safety through safety planning, permitting, reporting, and compliance efforts.
• Drive construction readiness by coordinating MEP installations, system energization, and sequencing to support IST.
• Ensure quality, commissioning, turnover, and client satisfaction across projects.
• Build relationships with owners, architects, engineers, project teams, and trade partners.
• Mentor and develop field personnel to grow the next generation of construction leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Construction

MEP systems

Project coordination

Safety

Mentoring

Communication

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

PlanGrid

CMiC

Job description

Founded in 1890, Findorff is a commercial construction company based in Wisconsin and building throughout the U.S. We deliver best-in-class craftsmanship to projects within healthcare, science and technology, industrial, and more, driven by strong relationships and a deep commitment to the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities:

• 10+ years of commercial construction experience with progressive field leadership responsibilities
• 5+ years of experience managing MEP systems on mission critical, data center, healthcare, industrial, or other highly technical projects preferred
• Experience overseeing MEP scopes on projects valued at $30M or greater
• Strong understanding of commissioning, startup, turnover, and Integrated Systems Testing (IST) processes
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, PlanGrid, and CMiC
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple trade partners while maintaining project safety, quality, and schedule goals
• Strong leadership, communication, mentoring, and relationship-building skills

What You'll Do

As an MEP Superintendent with Findorff, you'll be responsible for the overall direction of field operations on complex missioncritical or data center projects. Coordinate and execute project schedules while managing labor and cost outcomes. Direct and supervise all Findorff field personnel and subcontractors to ensure successful project completion, and lead by example by fostering positive, effective working relationships across the project team.

• Lead MEP Operations: Oversee all MEP field operations for mission critical and data center projects, ensuring successful execution from planning through project turnover
• Manage Project Planning & Coordination: Develop, manage, and communicate project schedules while coordinating the efforts of project teams, trade partners, vendors, and suppliers
• Champion Safety: Lead project-specific safety planning, permitting, reporting, and compliance efforts while promoting a strong culture of safety and accountability
• Drive Construction Readiness: Coordinate MEP installations, system energization activities, and construction sequencing to support testing, commissioning, and Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
• Ensure Quality & Commissioning Success: Manage quality control, startup, commissioning, and turnover activities to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction
• Build Relationships: Partner with owners, architects, engineers, project teams, and trade partners to proactively solve challenges and achieve project objectives
• Mentor & Develop Teams: Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to field personnel while helping develop the next generation of construction leaders

Why Findorff

• Employee-owned (ESOP) to build long-term wealth alongside your career
• Stable, predictable backlog driven by long-term client relationships with over 90% of our work with repeat clients
• Diverse portfolio to expand your experience across multiple market sectors
• People-first culture grounded in respect, collaboration, and doing the right thing

Plus:

competitive compensation package, 401(k) + contributions, profit sharing, generous PTO, paid parental leave, and strong career development support.

Diversity matters. Findorff recognizes the talents of all, appreciating the different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that make us a stronger company and partner for the communities we live and work in.

Findorff provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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