MEP Superintendent (Tx)

Insight Global; Burlington (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks an experienced MEP Superintendent to lead coordination and execution of large-scale data center programs. You will oversee mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and commissioning with vendors, consultants, and client stakeholders.

The role requires 7–15 years of experience in mission-critical facilities, strong scheduling skills, and BIM/VDC coordination expertise. On-site presence and collaboration with project teams are essential.

Qualifications

• 7-15 years of commercial project, engineering, mission-critical, infrastructure, or program management experience.
• Experience coordinating MEP scopes on complex programs such as data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Familiarity with BIM/VDC coordination processes and clash detection workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day coordination of MEP activities across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls and commissioning.
• Coordinate vendors, consultants, and stakeholders to align scope with schedules and quality.
• Lead MEP coordination meetings and resolve system integration challenges.
• Support scheduling, sequencing, and critical path activities to maintain program milestones.
• Oversee commissioning, IST and turnover activities and ensure documentation readiness.

Skills

MEP coordination

Project management

Scheduling

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Oracle Primavera Cloud

Microsoft Project

Autodesk Construction Cloud

BIM 360 / Revizto / Navisworks

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced MEP Superintendent to support the coordination and execution of large-scale data center programs. This individual will serve as the primary coordination lead for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and commissioning activities, ensuring critical infrastructure systems are delivered in alignment with program schedules, operational objectives, and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have 7-15 years of experience supporting highly technical projects such as data centers, mission-critical facilities, semiconductor facilities, advanced manufacturing environments, utility infrastructure programs, healthcare facilities, or other complex engineering-driven initiatives. The MEP Superintendent will partner closely with project management, project teams, vendors, consultants, commissioning specialists, and client stakeholders throughout execution and turnover.

Key ResponsibilitiesMEP Program LeadershipLead day-to-day coordination of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and commissioning activities in an office-based capacity.Coordinate MEP vendors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure scope delivery aligns with program requirements, schedules, and quality expectations.Foster collaboration between project teams, design consultants, equipment providers, commissioning specialists, and client stakeholders.Serve as the primary point of coordination for resolving complex MEP system integration challenges.Facilitate communication across multiple project workstreams and support alignment of technical deliverables.Provide guidance and support to project engineers, coordinators, and program support personnel.

Scheduling & Program ExecutionCoordinate sequencing strategies to support key program milestones and turnover requirements.Partner with project controls, scheduling teams, and project management to develop and maintain program schedules.Utilize planning tools and reporting processes to track progress and support schedule adherence.Monitor schedule impacts, identify risks, and support development of mitigation and recovery plans.Coordinate equipment delivery planning, vendor activities, startup sequencing, and commissioning schedules.Support critical path analysis through forecasting, reporting, and coordination activities.

MEP Coordination & Systems IntegrationLead MEP coordination meetings and facilitate issue resolution across disciplines and stakeholders.Review drawings, specifications, and BIM/VDC models for coordination considerations, system conflicts, and integration risks.Ensure MEP systems are coordinated with architectural, structural, controls, communications, security, and technology infrastructure systems.Support value engineering initiatives and design coordination reviews.Coordinate equipment layouts, redundancy requirements, maintenance accessibility considerations, and system interoperability needs.Facilitate interdisciplinary planning efforts to minimize conflicts and improve project execution efficiency.

Data Center Systems Coordination

Support coordination and delivery planning for critical systems commonly found within hyperscale, enterprise, and colocation data center environments, including:

HVAC and environmental control systemsChilled water systemsCooling towers and heat rejection systemsCRAH and CRAC systemsHydronic distribution systemsBuilding automation systems (BAS)Electrical distribution infrastructureGenerator and backup power systemsUPS systemsFire alarm and fire protection systemsEPMS and BMS platformsStructured cabling and technology support infrastructureIntegrated monitoring and controls systems

Ensure systems align with design specifications, quality standards, commissioning requirements, and operational objectives through coordination and documentation review.

Quality & ComplianceParticipate in quality reviews and ensure scope aligns with program specifications and industry standards.Verify compliance with applicable codes, standards, manufacturer requirements, and client-specific requirements through coordination and documentation reviews.Coordinate inspections, deficiency resolution activities, and system acceptance processes with stakeholders.Support documentation management and turnover readiness requirements.Assist with risk identification and mitigation planning related to critical infrastructure systems.

Commissioning & TurnoverSupport coordination of startup, testing, balancing (TAB), commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), and turnover activities.Coordinate issue resolution during commissioning and support system performance validation.Track closeout items and support turnover readiness efforts to ensure successful program completion.Coordinate documentation reviews including commissioning reports, O&M manuals, system acceptance documentation, and turnover packages.Ensure systems achieve operational readiness requirements prior to final handoff.

Skills and Requirements

7-15 years of commercial project, engineering, mission-critical, infrastructure, or program management experience.Experience supporting MEP scopes on complex programs.Experience supporting projects such as:Data CentersMission-Critical FacilitiesSemiconductor FacilitiesAdvanced Manufacturing FacilitiesTechnology Infrastructure ProgramsHealthcare FacilitiesUtility Infrastructure ProgramsStrong experience coordinating vendors, consultants, and multiple workstreams.Proven ability to coordinate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and commissioning activities.Working knowledge of BIM/VDC coordination processes and clash detection workflows.Experience reviewing and managing RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, change documentation, and turnover packages.Strong understanding of project scheduling, sequencing, and critical path activities.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.Working knowledge of Primavera P6, Oracle Primavera Cloud, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling platforms.Experience supporting programs valued at $100M+.Data center, mission-critical, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing program experience.Experience supporting programs valued at $250M+.Experience supporting hyperscale data center clients.Familiarity with Tier III and Tier IV data center environments.Knowledge of integrated systems testing (IST), levelized commissioning, and mission-critical turnover processes.Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Revizto, Navisworks, or similar coordination platforms.Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related discipline.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].