MEP Superintendent

Job Title: MEP Superintendent – Data Center Construction

Location: Claude, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Mission Critical/Data Center Construction

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized MEP Superintendent to oversee the field execution of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing scopes on a large-scale data center construction project in Claude, TX. This role is critical to ensuring project milestones, safety, quality, and commissioning readiness are met across all MEP trades in a mission-critical environment. The ideal candidate brings proven field leadership in managing subcontractors, coordinating inspections, and supporting integrated systems testing on fast-track, high-uptime facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Field Leadership & Coordination:

• Lead day-to-day field coordination of MEP trades including electrical, mechanical (HVAC), plumbing, and fire protection subcontractors.
• Ensure installation aligns with project schedule, construction documents, and design intent, proactively identifying and resolving field conflicts.
• Conduct daily jobsite walks to monitor safety compliance, construction progress, and quality workmanship.
• Interface with general contractor, design engineers, commissioning agents, and owner representatives to track readiness milestones and ensure alignment on field priorities.

MEP Execution Oversight:

• Review and manage MEP look-ahead schedules, manpower loading, and material deliveries to ensure critical path activities are supported.
• Oversee installation of mission-critical systems including backup generators, UPS systems, PDUs, chilled water and condenser systems, CRACs/CRAHs, and associated controls.
• Coordinate with BIM/VDC teams to resolve installation conflicts and verify constructability in the field.
• Monitor MEP startup and commissioning activities; support integration of electrical and mechanical systems during testing phases.

Quality, Safety & Documentation:

• Enforce project-specific safety protocols and OSHA compliance within MEP scopes.
• Review and validate field installation against contract documents, submittals, and specifications.
• Support QA/QC efforts by tracking inspections, participating in pre-functional checklists, and leading MEP punchlist walks.
• Maintain daily reports, photo documentation, and field notes to track progress and identify issues.

Commissioning & Turnover:

• Collaborate with commissioning teams to support pre-functional testing, equipment startup, load bank testing, and integrated systems testing (IST).
• Ensure MEP systems are turned over with accurate as-builts, redlines, and O&M documentation.
• Drive resolution of commissioning punch items and facilitate smooth transition to owner operations teams.

Qualifications:

• 5–10 years of superintendent or field leadership experience in data center, mission-critical, or large-scale commercial MEP construction.
• Deep understanding of electrical and mechanical systems used in high-availability environments (UPS, switchgear, chillers, generators, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of relevant codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, SMACNA, etc.).
• Experience managing MEP scopes on projects with aggressive schedules and complex commissioning requirements.
• Proficiency with construction technology tools including Procore, Bluebeam, BIM 360, MS Project, or equivalent.
• Excellent communication, field coordination, and problem-solving skills.