MEP Superintendent - Building Controls (Traveler)

Responsibilities

• Aid in estimating for building controls and mechanical scopes and assist with 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 develop detailed CPM schedules, focusing on building controls procurement, installation, startup, and turnover milestones
• Develop and maintain project site logistics plans for building controls equipment deliveries, material staging, crane picks, and installation sequencing
• Ensure a thorough understanding of contract documents, mechanical drawings, specifications, coordination drawings, and project requirements
• Manage McCarthy’s labor force or coordinate trade foremen to optimize performance on building controls scopes
• Review and understand material budgets and provide 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
• Issue and maintain short-term schedules for building controls work activities
• Aid 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 kept current
• 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 reduce 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 applicable 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 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