Swinerton · 4 hours ago
MEP Superintendent
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelSwinerton is a construction company seeking an MEP Superintendent to oversee the scheduling and installation of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems. The role involves coordinating installation sequences, maintaining compliance with schedules, and ensuring proper scope coordination among trades.
Construction
Responsibilities
Assist in developing sequences of installation for mechanical and electrical components
Assist in establishing milestones for completion of various systems to allow sufficient time for pre-testing and testing
Assist in establishing testing schedule for each subcontractor’s individual components leading up to coordinated testing of systems involving several contractors
Assist in establishing shop drawing and submittal schedules and see to their maintenance and follow-up. Help identify long lead items, and see to their inclusion in the Master project Schedule, including all updates Monitor compliance with all schedules
Assist in establishing job close-out schedules and implement specific procedures for close-out including submittals of as-builts, O&M manuals and Owner’s training
Review for compliance with contract documents
Review for proper scope coordination among all trades and ensure that appropriate submittals are exchanged among trades where necessary
Check-off list developed to show completion dates for Set-in-Place, Wired, Controlled, Testing, and Accepted phases
Review mechanical and electrical preliminary estimates and preliminary schedules for accuracy
Review subcontractor budgets, scope sheets, qualifications, exclusions, etc
Review subcontract proposals for scope, price and compliance with general contract
Facilitate VDC processes, if applicable
Determine which systems will be considered in coordination activities
Underground –plumbing, piping, conduits, grounding, shoring, foundations
Interstitial Space– ductwork, mechanical equipment, fire sprinkler, conduits and cabling, piping, fire/smoke dampers, framing, structural steel, seismic bracing, lighting, pneumatic tube, service access
Wall Framing and Rating – Piping, conduit, wall mounted equipment, j-boxes, interference walls, damper framing, access doors, wall bracing, fire stopping
Roof and penthouse – Equipment curbs, sleepers, platforms, penetrations, vibration isolation, discharge/intake proximity, equipment screens
Life Safety – Fire alarm, fire/smoke dampers, smoke detection, door closure, fire sprinkler flow, central station dialing, air handling shut down, smoke evacuation, elevator recall
Normal and Emergency Power – Utilities, Generators, switch gear, emergency and egress lighting, transfer switches, load shedding and fuel oil systems
Medical and Imaging Equipment - Mechanical and electrical connections, owner provided, contractor provided, anchorage, wall and ceiling backing
Low Voltage systems – BMS, lighting controls, fire alarm, smoke control, security, telecom cabling, IT equipment cooling, fire alarm central stations dialing, control system modem lines
Participate in weekly subcontractor’s meeting, as necessary
Arrange special meetings and keep appropriate notes when necessary to coordinating subcontractor’s shop drawings, address special design problems with subcontractors and consultants, etc
Monitor on-site work to ensure compliance with contract requirements and schedule and contribute progress information to periodic update
Inspect equipment, materials, and fabrications stored off-site to verify payment requests
Identify work of other trades which requires coordination with mechanical and electrical work such as drywall, elevators, finish hardware, etc
Assist Project Manager in reviewing change order request for scope and pricing
Assist in developing and implementing programs for temporary mechanical and electrical systems and/or the temporary use of permanent systems
Make recommendations on subcontractor performance, abilities and suitability for bidding certain jobs, and on key subcontractor personnel to request for certain jobs
Review mechanical and electrical payment requests and billing breakdowns
Develop and maintain working relationships with building, plumbing and electric inspectors
Perform manual work only in rare circumstances when, in employee’s independent judgment, exigent circumstances require it
Document final close-out and Owner’s acceptance
Ability to travel as required by management
Ability to supervise multiple projects over a large geographic area as required by management
Complete other responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience
Extensive field construction experience at supervisory level
Technical background in electrical/mechanical trades
Knowledge of OSHA laws
Contractual background
Effective English verbal and written communication skills
Ability to identify, address and solve jobsite problems
Knowledge of craft labor assignments
Company
Swinerton
The Swinerton Family of Companies provides construction services throughout the Western United States.
Founded in 1888
1001-5000 employees
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Lori Dunn-Guion
Senior Vice President, NorCal Region Manager
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Senior Vice President, Region Manager
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