The PENTA Building Group · 2 months ago
Mission Critical MEP Superintendent
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe PENTA Building Group is searching for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Superintendents to join their Mission Critical team in Phoenix, AZ. This role is responsible for managing and coordinating all field activities related to MEP systems on mission critical construction projects, ensuring safe, high-quality, and efficient installation of critical infrastructure systems.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Monitor all MEP activities for adherence to company, OSHA, and NFPA 70E safety standards
Ensure strict compliance with lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, and arc flash protocols during MEP installation and testing
Supervise and coordinate all MEP subcontractors to ensure work aligns with project schedule, quality standards, and safety requirements
Develop and maintain MEP-specific schedules integrated with the overall project plan
Review and interpret MEP drawings and specifications to identify potential design or field conflicts early
Collaborate with the VDC/BIM teams to ensure MEP systems are fully integrated with architectural and structural components
Anticipate critical path activities such as equipment deliveries, energization milestones, and startup testing
Coordinate pre-functional testing, startup, and commissioning (Cx) activities in collaboration with commissioning agents and MEP trades
Support integrated system testing (IST) readiness and verify that all pre-requisite work is complete prior to commissioning events
Facilitate resolution of deficiencies or punch list items to ensure timely system turnover
Conduct regular inspections of MEP installations to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards. Verify installations are performed to meet manufacturer requirements and support long-term reliability
Maintain quality documentation and coordinate with QA/QC for system verification
Lead and participate in weekly MEP coordination meetings with subcontractors, Project Managers, and design teams
Track long-lead equipment, major material deliveries, and storage logistics
Coordinate with project management to ensure procurement aligns with construction sequencing
Provide field-level technical support for complex MEP systems including power distribution, switchgear, UPS, generators, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, controls, and plumbing systems
Support installation of specialized systems such as fire suppression, BMS controls, and fuel systems
Review submittals, shop drawings, and as-builts for constructability and coordination
Lead field efforts for mechanical and electrical startup sequences, including life safety testing
Promote and enforce PENTA’s safety culture as the top priority on every mission critical project
Teach and mentor field engineers, interns, and junior superintendents on MEP systems, commissioning processes, and safety procedures
Perform all other duties as assigned to support successful project execution
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in a Construction Superintendent role, or minimum 10+ years equivalence working in a General Foreman or field related management position on mission critical projects
Minimum 3 years of construction project experience focused in MEP construction processes and scopes, sequencing, and integration
Strong understanding of MEP startup, commissioning (Cx), and integrated system testing (IST) phases
Familiarity with NFPA 70E, ASHRAE, and relevant building codes
OSHA 10 or 30 Certification is required
NFPA 70E training and Lockout/Tagout certification required or ability to obtain
Fluency in reading, quantifying, and analyzing construction drawings
Competent understanding of construction scheduling
Preferred
Degree in Construction Management or a related field is preferred
Proficiency in utilizing programs such as P6, Bluebeam, and Autodesk Build
Benefits
Relocation packages
Travel stipends
Bonuses offered for out-of-state candidates
Company
The PENTA Building Group
The PENTA Building Group is a construction company offering construction management services.
201-500 employees
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