Sr. MEP Superintendent - Life Sciences

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

Job Description At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization. As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary:

Leads MEP delivery for major areas and complex building systems from rough‑in through start‑up, testing, and turnover. Directs electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and low‑voltage trades; integrates BIM/coordination outcomes into field execution; ensures commissioning readiness and compliance with NEC, IMC, NFPA, and energy code. Coaches MEP superintendents and partners with project leadership on safety, quality, and schedule.

Key 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/clearances across phases; resolves clashes with VDC/design and approves field changes.
• Leads inspections, pre‑functional checklists, and functional performance testing; coordinates TAB, start‑up, and signs off on turnover readiness.
• Ensures serious‑risk controls for energized work, pressure testing, confined space, and crane/lift operations are planned, verified, 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.

Education Qualifications:

Associate's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience:

7+ years of MEP field leadership in commercial construction required, including commissioning/start‑up of complex systems 2–5 years in managerial responsibilities (leading MEP superintendents or multiple workfronts) preferred.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30‑Hour Construction certification preferred.
• OSHA 30 program completion within 6 months of hire is required.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.

Anticipated starting pay range:

$195,000.00- $235,000.00

Nothing is more important than your health and wellness.

DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates.

DPR Construction is a forward‑thinking, self‑performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee‑owned company that has grown into a multi‑billion‑dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results. Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things—great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world.

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