Superintendent

Holder Construction Group; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Shift differential pay

Job summary

Holder Construction is seeking an experienced MEP Superintendent for our Herndon, VA project. This full-time, in-person role requires leading all MEP activities from pre-construction to close-out, guiding subcontractors and vendors, and maintaining project schedules.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in commercial construction with large MEP systems and strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines, plus excellent leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction experience with large MEP systems.
• Proven ability to manage complex MEP infrastructure projects such as data centers or stadiums.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems and commissioning protocols.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all MEP activities from pre-construction through commissioning and close-out.
• Provide direct supervision to MEP subcontractors and vendors across multiple disciplines.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules for MEP systems and monitor progress.
• Ensure adherence to QA/QC programs and support safety initiatives to maintain a zero-accident culture.
• Manage punch lists, troubleshoot issues, and drive timely resolutions.
• Oversee startup and commissioning activities and ensure system performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

MEP systems knowledge

Construction management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management/engineering or related field

Tools

Scheduling tools

Building automation systems

Job description

ABOUT US

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Annual bonus program
• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k)-retirement plan
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

About the Role

We are looking for an MEP Superintendent to join our MEP team on our project in Herndon, VA. This is a full-time, in-person position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all MEP activities from pre-construction through commissioning and close-out, ensuring compliance with project specifications and Holder standards.
• Provide direct supervision and guidance to MEP subcontractors and vendors, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, major equipment, lighting, fire alarm, security, building automation systems, CCTV, power distribution, and communication devices.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules for MEP systems, monitor progress, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure strict adherence to QA/QC programs and support the Energy Control and Safety Program to maintain a zero-accident culture.
• Manage punch lists, troubleshoot technical issues, and drive timely resolution of challenges using all available resources.
• Oversee start-up and commissioning activities, ensuring systems meet performance and operational requirements.
• Maintain strong relationships with owner representatives, architects, engineers, and clients while supervising subcontractors and vendors.
• Provide leadership in workforce planning, logistics coordination, and resource allocation for MEP activities.

Qualifications

Required:

• 10+ years of commercial construction experience with large, sophisticated MEP systems.
• Proven ability to manage complex MEP infrastructure projects such as data centers, stadiums, or other special-use facilities.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems and commissioning protocols.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• Familiarity with scheduling tools, QA/QC processes, and advanced commissioning procedures.
• Knowledge of safety programs and energy control requirements.

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment andHolder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.