Senior MEP Superintendent – Life Sciences Projects

DPR Construction; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking an experienced MEP leader to drive delivery of major building systems from rough‑in through turnover. You will oversee electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and low‑voltage trades while coordinating BIM/coordination outputs with field execution.

Responsibilities include leading inspections, testing, and turnover readiness, plus coaching MEP superintendents on safety, quality, and schedule.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Seven or more years of MEP field leadership in commercial construction.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification preferred; OSHA 30 program completion within 6 months of hire is required.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Owns the MEP phase plan and weekly work plan across multiple areas; integrates long‑lead equipment, prefabrication milestones, and release authorizations.
• Directs MEP trade sequencing and spatial coordination across phases; resolves clashes with design and approves field changes.
• Leads inspections, pre‑functional checklists, and functional performance testing; coordinates TAB, start‑up, and turnover readiness.
• Ensures risk controls for energized work, pressure testing, confined space, and crane/lift operations are planned and documented.
• Reviews and approves MEP submittals for field feasibility; validates as‑builts and O&M deliverables; enforces mockups and first‑work quality gates.
• Owns productivity and constraint tracking for MEP scopes; drives recovery plans by resequencing work and allocating resources to protect milestones.
• Coaches MEP superintendents and trade foremen; standardizes best practices; aligns with commissioning agents and AHJs on readiness and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

MEP coordination

Safety awareness

Project management

Education

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Construction management

Equivalent experience

Job description

DPR Construction is seeking an experienced MEP leader to drive delivery of major building systems from rough‑in through turnover. You will oversee electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and low‑voltage trades while coordinating BIM/coordination outputs with field execution.

Responsibilities include leading inspections, testing, and turnover readiness, plus coaching MEP superintendents on safety, quality, and schedule.