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Landelijke Makelaars Vereniging · 2 months ago

Mission Critical MEP Superintendent

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

PENTA Building Group is seeking Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Superintendents for their Mission Critical team in Phoenix, AZ. The role involves managing and coordinating all field activities related to MEP systems on mission critical construction projects, ensuring safe 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

MEP construction experienceCommissioning (Cx) expertiseIntegrated system testing (IST)OSHA 1030 CertificationP6BluebeamAutodesk BuildNFPA 70EConstruction Management degreeFluency in construction drawingsConstruction scheduling knowledgeSafety culture promotionMentoring skills

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