MEP Superintendent - Mission Critical

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel subsistence

Incentives

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in Milwaukee is seeking a skilled MEP Superintendent to lead mechanical, electrical, and low-voltage disciplines on complex projects. This full-time, site-based role requires coordinating subcontractors, developing CPM schedules, and ensuring safe, on-time completion of MEP scopes.

Travel within the continental U.S. may be required and subsistence and incentives are provided per company guidelines.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a field leadership role for GC, Electrical, or Mechanical Contractor.
• 4+ years as a Superintendent overseeing MEP systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred.
• Proven track record as Superintendent on large-scale or mission-critical projects with MEP focus.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and low-voltage systems.
• Willingness to relocate or travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead MEP subcontractors throughout the project duration.
• Develop detailed CPM schedules for all MEP installation activities and a value schedule to aid billing.
• Coordinate activities, schedule, material procurement, logistics and temporary facilities with the superintendent and project team.
• Understand and assist with commissioning activities.
• Review and approve materials/equipment for Mechanical and Electrical systems and monitor installation, startup, and commissioning.
• Prepare reports and communicate progress to project managers and owners.
• Review contract documents and suggest improvements as needed.
• Supervise, mentor MEP Project Engineers; coordinate submittals and shop drawings.

Skills

Leadership

MEP coordination

Project scheduling

Budgeting

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

McCarthy’s Mission Critical Business Unit is seeking a skilled MEP Superintendent to lead the effort in coordinating Mechanical, Electrical, and low voltage disciplines. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in managing the MEP scopes of work and success in working with Superintendents, Project Managers and the rest of the project team to ensure successful completion of the MEP scopes of work.

This is a full-time, site-based position that may require extensive travel to locations that span the continental U.S. Travel subsistence and additional incentives provided per company guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead MEP subcontractors throughout the duration of the project
• Assist in developing detailed CPM schedules for all MEP installation activities and in developing a schedule of values to aid the billing process
• Coordinate activities, schedule, material procurement, project logistics and temporary facility plans with the general building superintendent, project manager and field staff
• Understand and assist with commissioning activities
• Review and approve materials/equipment for Mechanical and Electrical systems and monitor the installation, startup, and commissioning of those systems, resolving any conflicts prior to starting work
• Prepare reports and communicate progress to project managers/directors as needed, and to project owners during weekly meetings
• Review contract documents and make improvements suggestions as needed
• Supervise, develop and mentor MEP Project Engineers
• Supervise review and coordination of submittals and shop drawings

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a field leadership position for a General Contractor, Electrical Contractor, or Mechanical Contractor
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the capacity of a Superintendent specifically overseeing the mechanical, electrical, or low voltage systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred
• Proven track record as a Superintendent on hyper scale, large commercial, or small-scale Mission Critical or Data Center, Critical Facilities, and other MEP-heavy commercial or industrial projects in the capacity of a General Contractor, Electrical Contractor, or Mechanical Contractor
• Thorough knowledge of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and low-voltage systems
• General understanding of building codes, mechanical codes, electrical codes and plumbing codes as they relate to construction of project
• Experience dealing with MEP subcontracts and subcontractors
• Must be geographically mobile, able to relocate and/or travel

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: McCarthy’s Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.

McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements.

If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.