Senior Superintendent | Mission Critical / MEP

Balfour Beatty US; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US in Charlotte seeks a Senior Superintendent to lead field operations on complex, occupied facility renovations with a focus on uninterrupted operations and safety.

The role requires extensive experience coordinating MEP systems, critical shutdowns, and phased construction in mission-critical environments such as healthcare or data centers.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction experience including roles as a Superintendent on complex commercial projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing major MEP renovations or replacements in occupied facilities.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, HVAC infrastructure, controls, and critical utilities.
• Experience developing and implementing MOPs for planned shutdowns and critical system replacements.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple MEP contractors, design professionals, owners, and facility stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations from project start through closeout while promoting Zero Harm safety culture.
• Oversee complex MEP system replacements in occupied facilities.
• Develop and execute Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for critical shutdowns and system transitions.
• Coordinate with owners, design teams, subcontractors, and end users to minimize operational impacts.
• Manage project schedules, site logistics, subcontractor performance, quality control, and commissioning.
• Lead pull planning sessions and coordinate critical path activities to maintain schedule performance.
• Supervise field personnel and subcontractors, fostering accountability and safety.
• Identify and resolve field issues to minimize risk and ensure successful delivery.

Skills

Construction leadership

Superintendent leadership

MEP coordination

Shutdown planning

HVAC systems

Scheduling & QC

Leadership & communication

Mission-critical experience

Phased construction

BAS familiarity

Job description

Summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Senior Superintendent to join our Carolinas Division In Charlotte. The ideal candidate will be an experienced construction leader with a proven track record of managing complex MEP renovations in occupied, mission-critical environments where uninterrupted operations, safety, and precise execution are essential.

This role requires exceptional expertise in mechanical systems coordination, critical shutdown planning, and phased construction within active facilities. The successful candidate will lead field operations while partnering with project teams, owners, design professionals, and trade partners to safely deliver high-quality projects with minimal operational disruption.

Essential Functions

• Lead all field operations from project start through closeout while championing Balfour Beatty's Zero Harm® safety culture.
• Oversee complexMEP system replacements in occupied facilities.
• Develop and execute Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for critical shutdowns, tie-ins, and system transitions.
• Coordinate closely with owners, design teams, subcontractors, and end users to sequence work and minimize operational impacts.
• Manage project schedules, site logistics, subcontractor performance, quality control, commissioning activities, and project turnover.
• Lead pull planning sessions and coordinate critical path activities to maintain schedule performance.
• Supervise field personnel and subcontractors while fostering accountability, collaboration, and a safety-first culture.
• Identify and proactively resolve field issues to minimize project risk and ensure successful delivery.

Minimum Requirements

• 10+ years of construction experience, including experience as a Superintendent leading complex commercial projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing major MEP renovations or replacements in occupied facilities.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including HVAC infrastructure, controls, and critical utility systems.
• Experience developing and implementingMOPsfor planned shutdowns and critical system replacements.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple MEP contractors, design professionals, owners, and facility stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, quality control, safety management, and commissioning processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience surveying and tracing existing MEP systems to support replacement planning.
• Background delivering projects in mission-critical environments, including healthcare facilities, data centers, correctional facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturing, laboratories, or other continuously operating buildings.
• Experience planning phased construction activities to minimize disruption to ongoing operations.
• Familiarity with central plants, building automation systems (BAS), and large-scale HVAC infrastructure.
• Proven success managing technically complex renovations requiring detailed coordination among owners, design teams, trade partners, and end users.