MEP Superintendent

About Us

Okland is a commercial general contractor and construction management company with over 1,300 team members, delivering complex projects across healthcare, semiconductor, higher education, sports, hospitality, and other specialized markets. Founded in 1918 in Salt Lake City, we have grown for more than a century and operate throughout Utah, Arizona, and Idaho.

What Makes Okland Different?

We Create Remarkable Experiences: We believe how we build is just as important as what we build, and we approach every relationship with care. From clients and trade partners to team members and communities, we focus on creating experiences that earn trust.

We Share Success: Okland combines the stability of family ownership with employee ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. This unique structure provides the long-term perspective and values-driven leadership that have guided our company for generations, while giving team members the opportunity to share the success they help create.

We Build Better Together: Our culture is rooted in accountability, humility, and excellence. We challenge the status quo, empower problem-solving, and trust our teams to take ownership and act. We learn from one another and work toward shared goals to deliver meaningful work with lasting impact. We invest in the next generation of construction talent through apprenticeships, internships, and scholarships for our communities. By expanding access for women, underrepresented groups, and families of our craft workforce who are first-generation college students, we strengthen the future of construction.

About This Opportunity

Okland is looking for a tenured MEP Superintendent to lead the coordination and field installation process for MEP systems and guide the complexities and intricacies of the buyout process. This person will have deep knowledge of mechanical systems and how they integrate vertical construction for hospitals, clean rooms, laboratories and similar projects. The ideal candidate is a champion of quality and has the utmost pride in ensuring the high standards for these systems are exceeded while continually striving to simplify the nuances of a complex process to all involved in its success.

Management and Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises and oversees assigned projects
• Aids Preconstruction Manager, MEP Manager, and onsite Project Management Team
• Handles any personnel issues that may arise on assigned projects
• Interface with CxA to ensure the Cx process is being executed to meet project expectations
• Construction Phase: Reviews MEP submittals, scopes of work, material/equipment technical submittals, and validates specification compliance
• Enforces quality control plan
• Aids in the development of the MEP Construction and Commissioning Schedule
• Oversees MEP installation
• Coordinates equipment startup and communicates startup dates with CxA
• Aids in the MEP punch list phase of project
• Schedules Management: Coordinates with the superintendent on MEP trade progress, attends weekly Cx schedule meetings, and ensures project meets commissioning goals and requirements
• Personnel Management: Works with the project team to establish goals and develop accountability, attends regular staff meetings, reviews RFI’s, ASI’s, CCD’s, etc., and reviews potential schedule and cost impacts relating to MEP/Cx
• Subcontractor Management: Maintains good working relationships with subcontractor’s onsite management team, leads weekly subcontractor Cx meetings, and communicates project deadlines

Requirements

• Hold a Professional License in Mechanical Engineering, MEP trade certification, or a bachelor’s degree in construction management.
• Bring 5–10 years of experience in commercial mechanical construction, with hands-on expertise managing complex building systems, including:
• Plumbing & Piping Systems – Installation, coordination, and quality control of water distribution, drainage, and gas piping systems.
• HVAC Systems – Implementation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning solutions, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and system integration.
• Fire Protection & Suppression Systems – Oversight of fire sprinkler systems, standpipes, and fire safety measures to meet code requirements.
• Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems – Coordination of fire detection, alarm, and emergency response systems for proper installation and operation.
• Temperature Control & Building Automation – Integration of advanced control systems for climate regulation, energy efficiency, and automated building operations.
• Maintain OSHA 30-Hour Certification.
• Possess extensive knowledge of construction and maintenance practices, applicable local, state, and federal building codes, and skilled repair and installation procedures.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in construction scheduling, cost control, and proactive risk planning to consistently meet or exceed project deadlines.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with customers, vendors, and team members at all levels, always maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Lead and manage teams with confidence, stay highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize competing tasks in fast-paced environments.
• Apply strong problem-solving skills to navigate practical challenges with limited standardization.
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook.

What We Offer

• Culture & Recognition: Consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work in Utah, Arizona, and Idaho.
• Pay, Ownership & Retirement: Weekly pay, competitive salary and bonus incentives, ESOP employee ownership, and an industry-leading 401(k) with a 6% employer match.
• Benefits & Wellbeing: Free healthcare plan option plus medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, paid parental leave, financial wellness tools, Employee Assistance Program, and mental health support.
• Perks & Projects: Rewards including pro sports tickets, fitness memberships, travel vouchers, paid work anniversary sabbaticals, and award-winning projects recognized by AIA, ENR, and AGC.

Physical Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. The employee is also required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

EEO Statement

Okland is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, Okland also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion.

VISA & Sponsorship

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B Status, O -1, CPT, OT, etc.). Unless specifically stated in this job posting, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.