Superintendent

Yates Construction; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Yates Construction in Elk Grove, CA seeks an MEP Superintendent to oversee mechanical, electrical, and plumbing scopes on commercial projects. You will coordinate field activities, review drawings, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time installation of MEP systems.

The role requires strong coordination with subcontractors, project management, and design teams, with emphasis on safety and timely turnover. Prior supervisory experience and experience in data center or large commercial builds are

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical, electrical, or plumbing systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong field coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to work with subcontractors, project management, and design teams.
• Data center, mission-critical, or large commercial construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day MEP activities and subcontractors in the field.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project requirements for MEP systems.
• Monitor installation for quality, safety, and compliance with project documents.
• Coordinate MEP work with structural, architectural, and other construction activities.
• Identify and help resolve field conflicts, constructability issues, and schedule impacts.
• Participate in coordination meetings and communicate progress and concerns to the project team.
• Monitor MEP schedules, milestones, inspections, testing, and system turnover.
• Assist with commissioning and project closeout activities.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive work environment.

Skills

MEP coordination

Reading drawings

Supervisory experience

Strong communication

Job description

The MEP Superintendent oversees the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) scopes of construction projects in the field. This role coordinates subcontractors, monitors installation and progress, and works closely with the project team to ensure MEP systems are completed safely, correctly, on schedule, and in accordance with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day MEP activities and subcontractors in the field.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project requirements for MEP systems.
• Monitor installation for quality, safety, and compliance with project documents.
• Coordinate MEP work with structural, architectural, and other construction activities.
• Identify and help resolve field conflicts, constructability issues, and schedule impacts.
• Participate in coordination meetings and communicate progress and concerns to the project team.
• Monitor MEP schedules, milestones, inspections, testing, and system turnover.
• Assist with commissioning and project closeout activities.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive work environment.

Qualifications

• Construction experience with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or related building systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong field coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with subcontractors, project management, design teams, and other field personnel.
• Prior supervisory or superintendent experience preferred.Data center, mission-critical, or large commercial construction experience preferred.

About Yates Construction

Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.

Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client’s business needs and continually look for opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and their projects.

Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.