MEP Superintendent - CX

Company Overview

We build trust among our communities and our people by cultivating the right team for every job. We are committed to fostering a creative and collaborative culture with a focus on career growth and balance in the workplace. Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP) has diligently built a strong foundation of expertise, experience, and exceptional results. We continually invest in our talented team by providing the latest tools, technologies, and training necessary to stay ahead of the curve. Through mentorship opportunities, professional growth, and advancement for every person in every role, we set our employees up for long‑term success. We recognize the unique experiences and capabilities of our team members and strive to establish a work environment that maximizes our collective potential.

Job Description

Adolfson & Peterson Construction, one of the nation’s top contractors, is recruiting for an experienced MEP Superintendent with a focus on commissioning, initially on a large data center project. This position will manage assigned projects, directing field operations, site safety, productivity, schedule, work quality, and trade‑contractor and supplier coordination while working in conjunction with the Project Manager to lead the project team. The role involves close collaboration with the owner and design team. Project scopes are generally less than $75 million, or occasionally designated components on large, complex projects. Safety is paramount, and all team members are responsible for working safely within AP’s Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture.

Responsibilities

• Take personal responsibility for working safely within an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture.
• Manage on‑site construction activities.
• Understand all plans, specifications, and details for the project; maintain a complete set of updated construction drawings as a permanent record.
• Schedule and procure tools, equipment, and materials; ensure all team members are trained on tools and processes; conduct weekly toolbox talks.
• Provide information in project start‑up and close‑out meetings.
• Ensure trade contractors meet the schedule and perform quality work while maintaining positive relationships.
• Manage, review, and control all project schedules, cost codes, budgets, and production units; be responsible for site productivity and reporting.
• Ensure project quality based on AP’s quality management programs; create site‑specific quality control plans; monitor compliance and performance.
• Participate in creation and update of the project Definable Features of Work (DFW) log throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform required quality inspections and observations on a daily and weekly basis.
• Troubleshoot jobsite challenges, create innovative solutions, and document all corrections, changes, and requests.
• Schedule and direct all inspections with city officials, government agencies, and private agencies as required; ensure documentation is ready for presentation.
• Lead and manage all site‑related meetings, including subcontractor, site safety, and coordination meetings.
• Create site‑specific safety plans; monitor compliance and performance.
• Implement and maintain AP’s safety program to strive for IIF on all projects, ensuring all job safety requirements are understood and implemented by the project team and trade contractors.
• Collaborate with AP safety support team members as needed; lead on‑site safety meetings.
• Review trade contractors’ safety programs and SDS information during start‑up meetings.
• Identify and correct all safety hazards on the jobsite; report all safety incidents to AP safety team members.
• Perform required safety inspections and observations on a daily and weekly basis.
• Maintain and post OSHA and company‑required safety literature.
• Understand and manage compliance with AP's expectations around safety, BIM, QA/QC, LEAN, scheduling, and CMaP on assigned projects.
• Develop and maintain a mutually positive relationship with the owner and design team; communicate the owner’s construction goals to all field team members.
• Collaborate with other departments during pre‑construction and planning phases; provide technical expertise and participate in constructability reviews.
• Assist in managing the pre‑construction schedule and review plans and specifications for constructability and schedule issues.
• Assist in quantity take‑off and pricing estimates.
• Prepare, manage, and update the detailed project schedule with sequence, activity duration, and procurement items.
• Establish the punch list process and close‑out procedures with the Project Manager, owner, and design team; maintain a zero punch‑list.
• Understand the contract, project estimate, budget set‑up, and scope, responsibilities, and contractual requirements of trade contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure all subcontractors meet insurance requirements prior to being onsite.
• Participate in procuring future projects and building client loyalty.
• Participate in marketing efforts, presentations, and proposal preparations; help determine sequence activities and durations for proposed projects.
• Maintain a network of potential client leads and look for new opportunities.
• Participate in at least one industry organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field with 6+ years of directly related experience, **or** a high school diploma/equivalent with 10+ years of directly related experience.
• Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel, AutoCAD, and other project management tools.
• Solid understanding of building plans and specifications, value engineering, and life‑cycle costing.
• Proven results in driving safety initiatives and compliance; current or ability to become current with OSHA 30 and company safety requirements.
• Physical ability to climb, walk, lift, carry, push, and perform repetitive motion activities throughout the day; occasional lifting or moving of up to 100 lb.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and accept long‑term out‑of‑town assignments; ability to work in various (sometimes extreme) climate conditions.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
• Experience on complex projects as an active participant in driving growth and change; effectiveness in driving operations and executing plans.
• Strong analytical and logical skills with high precision on detailed work.
• Excellent written, oral, and listening communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously under time constraints.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build successful and lasting relationships.

Pay

$89,600.00 – $172,000.00

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus