Senior MEP Superintendent

Mortenson Construction; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 144,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Senior MEP Superintendent to lead MEP-heavy projects with strong leadership and coordination across trades. You will drive pre-construction planning, schedule development, and field supervision while upholding Mortenson’s safety standards and inclusive culture.

The role requires significant travel and a focus on cost control, resource allocation, and team development. The position offers senior-level responsibility with base pay ranges disclosed for SR MEP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or 10 years of trade experience.
• Minimum 15 years construction experience.
• Minimum 10 years in a supervisory role, preferably with a Mechanical or Electrical Contractor.
• Current driver’s license.
• Ability to travel up to 100%.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of construction activities and task assignments.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure materials, equipment, and inspections support the project schedule.
• Budget, forecast, and manage craft labor, equipment, materials, small tools, consumables, and general working environment.
• Review construction documents for completeness and constructability.
• Create, review, and update project schedule and three-week look ahead scheduling.
• Coordinate plans and specifications with engineers, identifying and clarifying any discrepancies.
• Develop and implement site utilization plan and establish crew sizes.
• Conduct effective pre-construction planning sessions and project site meetings.
• Oversight and supervision of work crews.
• Coach, mentor, and train field personnel, foremen, and assistant superintendents.
• Establish and nurture teamwork environment.
• Ensure crews have resources and support.
• Provide work direction and performance evaluations.
• Identify hiring needs and participate in hiring, performance management, and dismissal decisions.
• Develop leadership potential through appropriate task assignments and career growth opportunities.
• Implement Mortenson's Zero Injury Safety Program at project site.
• Manage open shop and union issues.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Maintain relationships with visitors to the site: customers, architects, union representatives, subcontractors, etc.
• Manage site work and logistics efficiently, providing suggestions for improvement.
• Effectively work and build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Lead team members by example, offer coaching and feedback, and manage performance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Team management

Communication

Travel up to 100%

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or 10 years trade experience

Job description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior MEP Superintendent that will provide overall direction and leadership on a Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) dominant project or for MEP scopes of work on medium to large or multiple projects.

This position offers opportunities at both levels 1 and 2, allowing candidates to apply based on their experience and qualifications. Compensation for this role is determined based on factors such as experience and location.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overall management of construction activities and task assignments
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure all required materials, equipment, and inspections support the project schedule
• Work with Project Manager(s) to budget, forecast, and manage craft labor, equipment, materials, small tools, consumables, and general working environment
• Review construction documents for completeness and constructability
• Create, review, and update project schedule and three-week look ahead scheduling
• Coordinate plans and specifications with engineers, identifying and clarifying any discrepancies
• Develop and implement site utilization plan and establish crew sizes
• Select formwork systems and equipment
• Conduct effective pre-construction planning sessions and project site meetings
• Oversight and supervision of work crews
• Coach, mentor, and train field personnel, foremen, and assistant superintendents
• Establish and nurture teamwork environment
• Ensure crews have resources and support
• Provide work direction and performance evaluations
• Identify hiring needs and participate in hiring, performance management, and dismissal decisions
• Develop leadership potential through appropriate task assignments and career growth opportunities
• Implement Mortenson's Zero Injury Safety Program at project site
• Manage open shop and union issues
• All other duties as assigned
• Maintain relationships with all visitors to the site: customers, architects, union representatives, subcontractors, etc.
• Manage site work and logistics efficiently, providing suggestions for improvement
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or 10 years trade experience
• Minimum 15 years construction experience
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a supervisory role, preferably with a Mechanical or Electrical Contractor
• Current driver's license
• Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Active listening skills and effective communication, including openness to diverse input and feedback
• Ability to travel up to 100%
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affiantive Action plans and their intended use

A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and conciergewith extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

SR MEP Supt I -

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: See Above

The base pay range for this role is $144,300 MIN - $216,500 MAX

(Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL - 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR - 10%, Washington, D.C. - 12.5%).

SR MEP Supt II -

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

18 years construction experience

13 years of experience in a supervisory role, preferably with a Mechanical or Electrical Contractor

The base pay range for this role is $164,300 MIN - $246,500 MAX

(Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL - 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR - 10%, Washington, D.C. - 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.

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Please make note:

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• In limited cases, specific project assignments may require U.S. citizenship verification and a federal background check
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.