Traveling MEP Superintendent — Data Center Projects

Actalent; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Accommodation support

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Traveling MEP Superintendent to lead all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and specialty systems on large-scale projects. You will manage field operations, coordinate subcontractors, and drive commissioning and turnover while upholding quality and safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive MEP experience, and willingness to travel up to 75% to support data center and defense manufacturing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Lead and oversee MEP systems across large-scale projects (data center, defense manufacturing).
• Serve as primary field leader for MEP scopes in the field.
• Coordinate and manage MEP subcontractors and trades.
• Monitor installation progress to align with schedule and design standards.
• Support commissioning and turnover of building systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all MEP scopes for large commercial, industrial, or mission-critical projects.
• Coordinate subcontractors across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, HVAC, and other trades.
• Monitor progress and enforce safety policies on-site.
• Drive field coordination meetings and resolve conflicts among trades.
• Support QC and commissioning activities through turnover.

Skills

MEP coordination

Field supervision

Travel readiness

Reading drawings

Commissioning

Quality control

Safety leadership

Subcontractor management

Team leadership

Construction scheduling

Tools

Construction management software

Scheduling tools

CAD/ BIM interpretation

Job description

Actalent seeks a Traveling MEP Superintendent to lead all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and specialty systems on large-scale projects. You will manage field operations, coordinate subcontractors, and drive commissioning and turnover while upholding quality and safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive MEP experience, and willingness to travel up to 75% to support data center and defense manufacturing initiatives.