Superintendent - MEP

Skanska USA; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401k

Employee ownership

Job summary

Skanska is seeking a dynamic Superintendent – MEP for an on-site role in Portland, OR. You will oversee mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work, lead field teams, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence on complex construction projects.

The ideal candidate brings extensive MEP construction experience, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of plans and specifications. On-site collaboration with engineers, inspectors, and trade partners is essential to deliver high-quality projects on

Qualifications

• 10+ years of MEP construction experience.
• 7+ years in safety and QAQC culture knowledge.
• 7+ years electrical trade knowledge.
• 5+ years managing schedules and subcontractors.
• 5+ years working with contracts and exhibits.
• 5+ years experience with detailed planning and ability to read plans and specs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subcontractors and coordinate on-site activities.
• Monitor progress, safety, and quality across trades.
• Manage logistics and support schedule and cost control.
• Assist in contract administration, risk, and change management.
• Ensure subcontractors meet insurance, certifications, and contract requirements.

Skills

MEP construction

Safety leadership

Schedule management

Subcontractor coordination

Contract familiarity

Job description

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Superintendent - MEP. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.

Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.

Skanska's values—Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.

The Superintendent – MEP is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and execution of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work on a construction project. This role ensures MEP systems are installed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with contract documents, design requirements, codes, schedules, and quality standards. As the primary field leader for MEP activities, the superintendent works closely with project management, engineers, inspectors, and trade partners to resolve issues, manage sequencing, and keep the work aligned with project goals.

This position requires strong field leadership, technical knowledge of building systems, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment. Core responsibilities include supervising subcontractors, monitoring progress, managing logistics, maintaining quality and safety standards, and supporting schedule and cost control. The superintendent also helps manage contracts, risk, change-related issues, and pay requisitions, while ensuring subcontractors meet insurance, certification, and contract requirements before work begins.

The role calls for advanced knowledge in safety, scheduling, quality management, planning, and subcontractor oversight, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Candidates should have extensive MEP construction experience, including electrical trade knowledge, experience managing schedules and subcontractors, and familiarity with contracts, plans, and specifications. Success in the role depends on consistent on-site presence, strong collaboration, and a commitment to safe, high-quality project delivery.

Superintendent - MEP Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of Proven MEP construction experience
• 7+ years of being a Safety and QAQC Cultural knowledge
• 7+ years of Electrical trade specific knowledge
• 5+ years experience managing schedules and subcontractors, and coordinating with architectural trades
• 5+ years experience working with contracts and exhibits
• 5+ years experience with detailed planning and demonstrated ability to understand plans and specs

Currently, the company is not considering applicants for this position who now or in the future require employment sponsorship by the company.

Our Investment in you:

• We believe thatBenefitsshould connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation andBenefitssummary on our careers site for more details.
• As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
• At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
• We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
• Compensation and financial well-being– Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.

Come work with us and join a winning team!

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