MEP Superintendent - Data Centers/Mission Critical

About the Role

Lease Crutcher Lewis is seeking an experienced MEP Superintendent to lead the planning, coordination, execution, and closeout of project MEP systems. This site-based role is ideal for a field leader with deep mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, building management, low-voltage, and special systems experience who can align trade partners, project teams, AHJs, clients, and other stakeholders around safe, high-quality execution.

Responsibilities

• Establish and reinforce Lewis’ “Working Safe for Life” safety culture while managing MEP field operations, trade partner performance, quality, schedule, logistics, code compliance, commissioning support, documentation, and project turnover.
• Serve as a key liaison between project team members, trade partners, clients, architects, engineers, consultants, AHJs, and owner vendors on all MEP-related matters.
• Plan, organize, manage, and execute project work related to MEP systems, including mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, building management, electrical, low-voltage, and special systems.
• Coordinate, sequence, and plan the installation of all MEP scopes of work, creating opportunities for all contractors to be successful.
• Partner with project teams to develop, manage, and update detailed CPM master schedules, short-interval schedules, procurement schedules, MEP coordination plans, and BIM execution plans.
• Provide constructability feedback on MEP systems, evaluate major MEP equipment selections as applicable, and advise on cost, production, logistics, safety, and quality considerations.
• Support project occupancy, acceptance, commissioning, punch list resolution, turnover, closeout, and documentation related to MEP systems.
• Create, maintain, and reinforce a strong jobsite safety culture, perform safety audits, and address safety concerns.
• Support healthcare-specific planning and controls, including infection prevention coordination, interim life safety measures, noise and dust control, traffic routing, shutdown coordination, and work in occupied or sensitive environments.
• Mentor and develop foremen, assistant superintendents, and field team members as part of their career growth.
• Ensure accurate documentation of safety plans, procedures, violations, corrective actions, and field progress.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years’ relevant general contracting experience leading large, complex commercial construction projects; experience with projects in excess of $70 million preferred.
• Healthcare, hospital, occupied renovation, or similarly complex technical project experience strongly preferred.
• Experience coordinating work in active facilities, including phasing, logistics, shutdowns, safety controls, infection prevention, life safety-sensitive work, or significant MEP coordination preferred.
• Familiarity with multiple structural building frame types and a strong understanding of building processes and best practices.
• Ability to use project-specific software systems, including Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, scheduling tools, and other construction technology platforms.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Skills

• Strong leadership qualities, self-motivation, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a team-first mindset.
• Clear, concise, and professional communication skills, with a strong focus on audience-appropriate business writing and verbal communication.
• Ability to organize resources, including people, tools, materials, and time, to meet tight deadlines and achieve desired results.
• Demonstrated integrity consistent with Lewis’ values, especially safety.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plan with medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account for physical wellness.
• Generous Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (enrollment covered at no cost) and 401(k) with competitive matching program.
• Volunteer PTO and charitable giving matching programs.

This role requires project site-based work on active commercial construction sites in the Portland, OR metro area, including healthcare and hospital environments. Standard hours, plus evening and weekend work, are expected. Primarily local travel between assigned project sites, the Portland office, client meetings, and industry events is required.

A current driver’s license and clean driving record are required. Successful completion of required pre-employment screening is a conditional requirement of the employment process.