Senior MEP Superintendent, Data Centers

Suffolk Construction; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk is hiring a Senior MEP Superintendent for data center projects in Austin, TX. You will oversee day-to-day MEP activities, lead field teams, ensure safety, quality, and on-time project milestones.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Project Manager, managing subcontractors, maintaining project baselines and look-ahead schedules, and enforcing Suffolk's safety and quality standards across all phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable discipline and 8+ years in related construction fields.
• Ability to manage and adapt to change; applicable licenses as needed.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills; strong vendor and team management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day MEP activities and OSHA safety compliance.
• Direct field personnel per project plan and Suffolk principles.
• Communicate progress daily to the Project Manager.
• Manage subcontractor performance and site logistics.
• Maintain project baselines and two-week look-ahead schedules.

Skills

MEP coordination

Leadership

Project management

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable discipline

Job description

Senior MEP Superintendent, Data Centers

Overview

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the project lifecycle through construction management services and related lines of business in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment. Through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results. The Senior MEP Superintendent, Mission Critical is responsible for overseeing and managing all day-to-day MEP job site activities, including project team performance, site conditions, safety and quality standards, compliance with scope, and effective management of trade partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, manage, and document all day-to-day MEP job site activities including OSHA safety compliance
• Direct field personnel according to the project plan and Suffolk supervisory principles
• Communicate issues, events, performance, and progress daily to the Project Manager
• Report any problems promptly to the Project Manager to facilitate the most cost-effective solutions
• Establish effective working relationships with clients and Suffolk team members
• Request advice and assistance from the General Superintendent on materials, sequencing, scheduling and personnel
• Project Start-Up/Turnover Meeting: identify pre-mobilization activities and develop start-up schedule with Project Manager for review
• Scheduling: assist in formulating and implementing construction schedules in the field; establish and maintain the Project Baseline Schedule; update monthly; provide two-week look-ahead progress to the Project Manager
• Safety: ensure subcontractors participate in safety pre-construction meetings; verify MSD sheets, site safety plans, and insurance; conduct daily safety reviews; manage safety reporting and staffing; perform safety inspections; adhere to Suffolk Safety program
• Quality Management: establish project benchmarks, ensure Q-Team participation, conduct inspections per baseline schedule, and document approvals
• Subcontractor and Site Management: manage pre-construction activities, mobilize field office, organize site documentation, manage subcontractor performance, resolve personnel issues, oversee all construction phases
• Meeting Management: attend and/or chair project turnover, mobilization, safety, foreman, schedule review, closeout, owner, and subcontractor meetings
• Administrative Management: complete office checklists, maintain daily reports and logs, manage material deliveries, maintain safety and other required files, maintain as-built drawings and logs
• Project Closeout: manage subcontractor closeout, utility transfers, owner training, work list and punch list

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in applicable discipline and experience relative to project size/scope
• 8+ years of experience in related construction fields
• Ability to manage and embrace change; adapt to new processes
• Applicable area licenses
• Excellent team development and leadership abilities
• Strong ability to partner with the Project Manager and their staff
• Committed to excellence; self-motivated and self-confident
• Effective communication skills; able to deal with ambiguity and tight oversight
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities while maintaining customer relations
• Business judgment to balance budget and construction processes
• Excellent organizational skills to manage project details
• Judgment to escalate issues appropriately
• Excellent subcontractor management to achieve high quality
• Strong problem-solving skills and decisive action
• Candidate must possess Suffolk's Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may sit for long periods, use a keyboard or phone, stand and walk, and perform light manual tasks. Office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level; frequent job site visits required.

EEO Statement

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate unlawful discrimination or harassment.

Compensation Information

Where required by law, pay ranges can be found in Suffolk's job postings. Base salary for this position is one component of Suffolk's total rewards package. Salaries depend on factors including skill, experience, education, and other qualifications. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its total rewards strategy. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly to reflect market trends.

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