MEP Superintendent - Building Controls (Traveler)

Responsibilities

• Aid in estimating for building controls and mechanical scopes and provide preconstruction services.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to develop the Chart of Accounts for building controls and mechanical work.
• Work with the Project Manager to create detailed CPM schedules, focusing on building controls procurement, installation, startup, and turnover milestones.
• Create and maintain project site logistics plans for building controls equipment deliveries, material staging, crane picks, and installation sequencing.
• Stay informed about contract documents, mechanical drawings, specifications, coordination drawings, and project requirements.
• Manage McCarthy’s labor force or coordinate trade foremen to ensure optimal performance on building controls scopes.
• Evaluate material budgets and offer support for equipment purchases.
• Monitor project costs, labor productivity, and installation performance; identify areas for improvement.
• Lead the quality process for building controls systems, including layout, installation, testing, balancing, startup, and commissioning readiness.
• Lead safety and accident prevention programs for all building controls and mechanical field activities.
• Document daily construction activities related to building controls progress, manpower, deliveries, issues, and inspections.
• Chair or support weekly subcontractor and trade coordination meetings, focusing on building controls interfaces and sequencing.
• Create and maintain short-term schedules for building controls work activities.
• Support Project Engineers in the shop drawing and submittal process for building controls equipment, controls, and related materials.
• Verify that as-built drawings and field markups for building controls systems are up-to-date.
• Implement all applicable safety programs and EEO/Affirmative Action programs.
• Coordinate building controls work with other trades, including electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and general trades, to minimize conflicts and maintain production flow.
• Lead field execution for ductwork, piping, equipment setting, controls coordination, startup activities, and final turnover of building controls systems.
• Support inspections, testing requirements, punch list completion, and owner turnover documentation for building controls systems.
• Identify and resolve field issues related to constructability, installation sequence, manpower planning, and system completion.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of relevant field leadership experience.
• Significant experience in building controls, mechanical, or MEP construction field operations.
• Experience with relevant large-scale commercial or industrial projects.
• Previous experience directing and coordinating building controls/mechanical trades.
• Strong knowledge of building controls systems, construction principles, field practices, and sequencing requirements.
• Experience leading installation of ductwork, piping, mechanical equipment, and related building controls systems.
• Self-perform construction management experience is highly preferred.
• Previous experience working closely with Project Management teams through successful completion of project phases.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and production performance.
• Geographically mobile and able to relocate within a region.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with self-perform mechanical or building controls work.
• Experience coordinating startup, testing, balancing, commissioning, and turnover processes.
• Experience working in occupied facilities, complex phasing environments, or technically challenging mechanical projects.
• Familiarity with field technology, scheduling tools, and construction documentation platforms.
• Strong field presence and ability to lead crews and foremen effectively.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple trades and maintain schedule commitments.
• Consistent focus on safety, quality, planning, and accountability.
• Ability to anticipate issues, solve problems in the field, and drive work to completion.