MEP Superintendent

About Your Opportunity

As an MEP Superintendent at Wohlsen Construction , you will lead and coordinate all field operations involving Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Low-Voltage systems on complex commercial construction projects. You will oversee subcontractors, vendors, field staff, and onsite logistics to deliver high-quality, code-compliant building systems on time and within budget. Your deep understanding of MEP systems and ability to integrate these systems with all trades will play a pivotal role in achieving a safe, efficient, and successful project.

Candidates with strong mechanical and/or electrical construction backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply . This role requires hands-on oversight of sophisticated building systems, system commissioning, and multidisciplinary trade coordination.

How You’ll Contribute

Leadership & Team Management

• Provide direct supervision, mentorship, and performance feedback to Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, Interns, and other site personnel.

• Lead, direct, and coordinate the activities of subcontractors and trade partners responsible for MEP installations.

• Manage labor, staffing, productivity expectations, and trade sequencing to ensure efficient workflow across all building systems.

MEP Planning, Coordination & Execution

• Manage planning, scheduling, logistics, and execution of mechanical and electrical scopes, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, low voltage, fire sprinkler, and specialty systems.

• Work with the design and engineering teams to interpret and execute contract documents, installation requirements, and detailed system layouts.

• Drive resolution of constructability challenges and design clarifications related to MEP systems.

• Oversee and contribute to 3D model coordination efforts to ensure seamless integration of MEP systems and structural/architectural elements.

Quality & Technical Oversight

• Conduct frequent quality control inspections to ensure work complies with Wohlsen standards, contract documents, and industry best practices.

• Ensure all MEP installations, testing, startup, commissioning, and turnover efforts are properly executed, documented, and approved.

• Manage punch lists for MEP scopes, ensuring all corrective actions are completed prior to system turnover.

Safety & Compliance

• Manage and enforce Wohlsen's safety standards and jobsite safety culture for all MEP activities.

• Ensure subcontractor adherence to OSHA regulations, local authority requirements, and Wohlsen’s safety policies.

Project Communication & Documentation

• Conduct weekly coordination meetings with trade foremen to address schedule, safety, system integration, logistics, and upcoming milestones.

• Maintain accurate daily logs of MEP work progress, manpower, deliveries, inspections, delays, and weather impacts using company software.

• Communicate field conditions, schedule concerns, and system coordination issues with owners, architects, engineers, and project managers.

• Assist in evaluating cost and schedule impacts arising from field revisions, change orders, or sequencing modifications.

Operational & Financial Responsibility

• Support billing and payment processes by verifying work in place, tracking material deliveries, and reviewing subcontractor payment applications.

• Develop recovery strategies for schedule delays, ensuring project deadlines and cost objectives remain on track.

• Participate in preconstruction efforts, offering insight on system constructability, sequencing, and logistics.

What You Bring

• Proven experience overseeing mechanical and/or electrical scopes on commercial construction projects.

• Strong technical knowledge of building systems, codes, commissioning, and trade integration.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficiency with construction management software, scheduling platforms, and digital coordination tools.

• OSHA 30 certification preferred; additional safety credentials a plus.

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The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and Wohlsen Construction may exercise its employment at-will rights at any time.