Mission-Critical MEP Superintendent — Employee-Owned

Brinkmann Constructors; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

annual bonus

401K

Medical, dental, and vision plans with

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

Birthday off

Job summary

Brinkmann Constructors seeks an MEP Superintendent – Mission Critical to lead field execution of complex MEP systems from rough-in through turnover. You will coordinate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and life-safety systems with project teams to meet safety, quality, and uptime standards.

The role demands 7+ years of MEP supervision, strong reading of drawings, and leadership. Brinkmann offers ESOP ownership, annual bonus, 401K, comprehensive medical benefits, and a culture focused

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience supervising MEP-intensive or mission-critical construction projects.
• Mechanical or Electrical degree preferred, or 5+ years of relevant trade experience.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical distribution, mechanical systems, controls, and life-safety systems.
• Experience supporting testing, commissioning, and system turnover.
• Ability to read and interpret complex construction and MEP documents.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Champion Brinkmann’s safety culture across all MEP scopes, enforcing safety standards and jobsite discipline.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and corrective actions for MEP activities.
• Enforce strict quality control standards aligned with mission-critical performance requirements.
• Lead day-to-day field execution of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, fire protection, and low-voltage systems.
• Coordinate detailed installation sequencing and system interdependencies.
• Identify and resolve constructability issues related to MEP systems early.
• Oversee system testing, start-up, commissioning support, and turnover activities.
• Coordinate with commissioning agents, owners, designers, and trade partners to ensure systems meet performance and redundancy criteria.
• Maintain a zero-defect mindset through installation, testing, and closeout.
• Develop and manage detailed MEP look-ahead schedules and manpower planning.
• Lead daily coordination with MEP trade partners to maintain productivity and schedule adherence.
• Track installation progress and proactively mitigate risks.
• Partner closely with the Project Manager and General Superintendent to align MEP execution with overall project goals.
• Mentor field personnel and trade partners to drive consistency, accountability, and technical excellence.
• Participate in pull planning, coordination meetings, and system readiness reviews
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

MEP supervision

Safety leadership

Reading construction docs

Team leadership

Education

Mechanical or Electrical degree preferred

Job description

Brinkmann Constructors seeks an MEP Superintendent – Mission Critical to lead field execution of complex MEP systems from rough-in through turnover. You will coordinate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and life-safety systems with project teams to meet safety, quality, and uptime standards.

The role demands 7+ years of MEP supervision, strong reading of drawings, and leadership. Brinkmann offers ESOP ownership, annual bonus, 401K, comprehensive medical benefits, and a culture focused