MEP Superintendent Jobs
MEP Superintendent jobs are open across commercial construction, industrial facilities, and large-scale residential development, with specializations in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing coordination, at every level from field superintendent to senior project superintendent. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Compensation Range
$120,000.00 - $165,700.00 Annual SalaryJob Description Summary:
Coordination of the scheduling and installation of electrical,HVAC, plumbing, and Fire Protection Systems
Job Description:
Scheduling
- 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
- Assist in establishing testing schedule for each subcontractor’s individual components leading up
- Assist in establishing shop drawing and submittal schedules and see to their maintenance and
Schedule, including all updates Monitor compliance with all schedules
- Assist in establishing job close-out schedules and implement specific procedures for close-out
Shop Drawings and Submittals
- Review for compliance with contract documents
- Review for proper scope coordination among all trades and ensure that appropriate submittals are
Scope Coordination
- Check-off list developed to show completion dates for Set-in-Place, Wired, Controlled, Testing,
Estimating and Preconstruction
- 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
o Interstitial Space– ductwork, mechanical equipment, fire sprinkler, conduits and cabling,
piping, fire/smoke dampers, framing, structural steel, seismic bracing, lighting,
pneumatic tube, service access.
December 2013
Mechanical/Electrical Superintendent
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o Wall Framing and Rating – Piping, conduit, wall mounted equipment, j-boxes,
interference walls, damper framing, access doors, wall bracing, fire stopping.
o Roof and penthouse – Equipment curbs, sleepers, platforms, penetrations, vibration
isolation, discharge/intake proximity, equipment screens.
o 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.
o Normal and Emergency Power – Utilities, Generators, switch gear, emergency and
egress lighting, transfer switches, load shedding and fuel oil systems.
o Medical and Imaging Equipment - Mechanical and electrical connections, owner
provided, contractor provided, anchorage, wall and ceiling backing.
o 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.
Other Responsibilities
- Participate in weekly subcontractor’s meeting, as necessary
- Arrange special meetings and keep appropriate notes when necessary to coordinating
consultants, etc.
- Monitor on-site work to ensure compliance with contract requirements and schedule and
- 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
- Assist Project Manager in reviewing change order request for scope and pricing
- Assist in developing and implementing programs for temporary mechanical and electrical
- Make recommendations on subcontractor performance, abilities and suitability for bidding
- 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,
- 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
MINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- 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
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:
This role is eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), individual stock ownership, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave, employee assistance program, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, basic term life insurance and AD&D, business travel accident insurance, short and long term disability, financial wellness coaching, educational assistance, Care.com membership, ClassPass fitness membership, and DashPass delivery membership. Voluntary benefits include additional term life insurance, long term care insurance, critical illness and accidental injury insurance, pet insurance, legal plan, identity theft protection, and other voluntary benefit options.
About Us
Welcome to Swinerton—Building Excellence Since 1888
Swinerton is a 100% employee-owned construction company with a legacy of shaping skylines, transforming communities, and delivering award-winning projects across the United States. Since our founding in 1888, we have remained forward-thinking, operating with accountability, integrity, and a passion for building what matters.
As an integrated ecosystem of expertise, Swinerton brings together talented professionals from diverse backgrounds to deliver innovative and efficient construction solutions. Our collaborative, interdisciplinary approach sets us apart, allowing us to respond to any project challenge—regardless of size, location, or complexity.
When you join Swinerton, you become part of a dynamic network of employee-owners who are committed to excellence, safety, and continuous growth. We invest in your development, offer competitive benefits, and empower you to make a meaningful impact on every project and in every community we serve.
Discover how you can build your future with Swinerton. Explore our open positions and join a team that leads with ownership, integrity, and a shared commitment to success.
Swinerton—Building is not just what we do; it is who we are.
www.swinerton.com
Swinerton is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Minority, Women, Disability, and Veteran Employer.
Our Company is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We have a commitment to provide equal hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, layoff and recall benefits to all individuals without regard to gender, race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital or domestic partner status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state laws or local ordinance or regulation.
We are committed to the safety and security of everyone interested in our company–including those who visit us online. Please note that Swinerton will only invite you to submit work history and personal information related to employment through our career portal Workday (which requires the set-up of a login) and communication will only come from individuals with an email address ending in @swinerton.com. If you receive fraudulent communication please inform us by emailing reportissues@swinerton.com.
Compensation Range
$120,000.00 - $165,700.00 Annual SalaryJob Description Summary:
Coordination of the scheduling and installation of electrical,HVAC, plumbing, and Fire Protection Systems
Job Description:
Scheduling
- 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
- Assist in establishing testing schedule for each subcontractor’s individual components leading up
- Assist in establishing shop drawing and submittal schedules and see to their maintenance and
Schedule, including all updates Monitor compliance with all schedules
- Assist in establishing job close-out schedules and implement specific procedures for close-out
Shop Drawings and Submittals
- Review for compliance with contract documents
- Review for proper scope coordination among all trades and ensure that appropriate submittals are
Scope Coordination
- Check-off list developed to show completion dates for Set-in-Place, Wired, Controlled, Testing,
Estimating and Preconstruction
- 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
o Interstitial Space– ductwork, mechanical equipment, fire sprinkler, conduits and cabling,
piping, fire/smoke dampers, framing, structural steel, seismic bracing, lighting,
pneumatic tube, service access.
December 2013
Mechanical/Electrical Superintendent
continued
o Wall Framing and Rating – Piping, conduit, wall mounted equipment, j-boxes,
interference walls, damper framing, access doors, wall bracing, fire stopping.
o Roof and penthouse – Equipment curbs, sleepers, platforms, penetrations, vibration
isolation, discharge/intake proximity, equipment screens.
o 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.
o Normal and Emergency Power – Utilities, Generators, switch gear, emergency and
egress lighting, transfer switches, load shedding and fuel oil systems.
o Medical and Imaging Equipment - Mechanical and electrical connections, owner
provided, contractor provided, anchorage, wall and ceiling backing.
o 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.
Other Responsibilities
- Participate in weekly subcontractor’s meeting, as necessary
- Arrange special meetings and keep appropriate notes when necessary to coordinating
consultants, etc.
- Monitor on-site work to ensure compliance with contract requirements and schedule and
- 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
- Assist Project Manager in reviewing change order request for scope and pricing
- Assist in developing and implementing programs for temporary mechanical and electrical
- Make recommendations on subcontractor performance, abilities and suitability for bidding
- 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,
- 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
MINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- 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
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:
This role is eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), individual stock ownership, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave, employee assistance program, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, basic term life insurance and AD&D, business travel accident insurance, short and long term disability, financial wellness coaching, educational assistance, Care.com membership, ClassPass fitness membership, and DashPass delivery membership. Voluntary benefits include additional term life insurance, long term care insurance, critical illness and accidental injury insurance, pet insurance, legal plan, identity theft protection, and other voluntary benefit options.
About Us
Welcome to Swinerton—Building Excellence Since 1888
Swinerton is a 100% employee-owned construction company with a legacy of shaping skylines, transforming communities, and delivering award-winning projects across the United States. Since our founding in 1888, we have remained forward-thinking, operating with accountability, integrity, and a passion for building what matters.
As an integrated ecosystem of expertise, Swinerton brings together talented professionals from diverse backgrounds to deliver innovative and efficient construction solutions. Our collaborative, interdisciplinary approach sets us apart, allowing us to respond to any project challenge—regardless of size, location, or complexity.
When you join Swinerton, you become part of a dynamic network of employee-owners who are committed to excellence, safety, and continuous growth. We invest in your development, offer competitive benefits, and empower you to make a meaningful impact on every project and in every community we serve.
Discover how you can build your future with Swinerton. Explore our open positions and join a team that leads with ownership, integrity, and a shared commitment to success.
Swinerton—Building is not just what we do; it is who we are.
www.swinerton.com
Swinerton is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Minority, Women, Disability, and Veteran Employer.
Our Company is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We have a commitment to provide equal hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, layoff and recall benefits to all individuals without regard to gender, race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital or domestic partner status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state laws or local ordinance or regulation.
We are committed to the safety and security of everyone interested in our company–including those who visit us online. Please note that Swinerton will only invite you to submit work history and personal information related to employment through our career portal Workday (which requires the set-up of a login) and communication will only come from individuals with an email address ending in @swinerton.com. If you receive fraudulent communication please inform us by emailing reportissues@swinerton.com.
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Who's Hiring
- Turner Construction Company36
- Mortenson Construction17
- HITT Contracting16
- Suffolk Construction13
- Rinvio7
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate38
- Staffing & Recruiting7
- Consulting & Professional Services5
- Manufacturing1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in MEP superintendent jobs.
- 7 or more years of MEP coordination experience on commercial or industrial construction projects
- Proven ability to manage and schedule multiple subcontractor trades simultaneously on active job sites
- Proficiency with BIM coordination tools and construction management software for RFI and submittal tracking
- OSHA 30 certification and working knowledge of applicable mechanical, electrical, and plumbing codes
- Strong reading and interpretation of MEP drawings, specifications, and equipment submittals
- Associate or bachelor's degree in construction management, mechanical engineering technology, or a related field
Tips for Your MEP Superintendent Job Search
Quantify your project scope on paper
List the square footage, contract value, and trade counts for every major project you've run. MEP superintendent postings screen for scale of work, so a resume that shows a 400,000-square-foot hospital buildout beats one that just lists the company name.
Highlight your coordination software fluency
Employers expect hands-on experience with BIM coordination tools and clash detection workflows. Name the platforms you've used for MEP clash resolution and RFI management so your resume clears the first technical screen without a phone call.
Target postings by project delivery method
Design-build and CM-at-risk projects need an MEP superintendent earlier and differently than traditional bid-build. Filter your search by delivery method when possible, and tailor your cover note to show you've worked within that structure before.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists mep superintendent openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare trade-coordination war stories for interviews
Interviewers for mep superintendent roles almost always probe for a time you resolved a conflict between mechanical and electrical subs on a compressed schedule. Have a specific project, timeline, and resolution ready before you walk in.
Negotiate start date around project phase
If you're wrapping a job, counter a tight start date by naming the specific construction milestone you'll reach before transitioning. Hiring managers in this field understand project continuity and will often move the date if the reason is concrete.
MEP Superintendent Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most mep superintendents?
The companies hiring the most mep superintendents right now include Turner Construction Company, Mortenson Construction, and HITT Contracting, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Virginia, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity tends to cluster around large healthcare, data center, and mixed-use commercial construction pipelines.
How many mep superintendent jobs are remote?
About 30% of mep superintendent openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the site-based nature of most construction roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include pre-construction MEP coordination, BIM clash detection review, and project closeout documentation work.
How do you become a mep superintendent?
Most mep superintendents start in a skilled trade or field engineering role, then move into foreman or assistant superintendent positions where they learn to coordinate across multiple systems. Building fluency in MEP drawings, construction sequencing, and subcontractor management, then completing an OSHA certification and gaining experience on progressively larger projects, is the most direct path to a full superintendent role.
Can you get hired as a mep superintendent without direct superintendent experience?
Some employers will hire a strong MEP foreman or lead mechanical or electrical engineer into a first superintendent role if the candidate can demonstrate site leadership, trade coordination, and schedule management on complex projects. Smaller general contractors and specialty MEP firms are more likely to make that move than large national construction managers, so targeting those companies first builds your superintendent resume faster.
What does the mep superintendent interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen focused on project types and scale, then move to an in-person or video interview where you'll walk through a specific project in detail, covering your coordination approach, how you handled trade conflicts, and how you managed the MEP commissioning sequence. A final round often involves a site visit or a conversation with a project executive or owner's representative.
Where can I find and apply to mep superintendent jobs?
You can find and apply to mep superintendent jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience and project background, then apply directly to each listing from the job page.
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