Senior MEP Superintendent (Austin, TX) - Austin Commercial

About the role

The purpose of this job is to provide overall direction and control of the installation of all electrical, plumbing, mechanical, sheet metal, insulation, sprinkler systems, and life safety systems within Austin Commercial projects ranging from high-rise office buildings to hotels. Also to serve as ACI's primary spokesman on these matters in dealing with subcontractors, architects, owners and city officials.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the complexity of the mechanical/electrical design and estimates both the construction costs and maintenance.
• Determines the scope of the project, the materials to be utilized, and manpower requirements for each construction phase.
• Serves as a technical resource in meeting with owners and architects.
• Checks all shop drawings for completeness.
• Examines all shop drawings for completeness.
• Ensures the constructability of the design and compatibility with local building codes.
• Ensures that all mechanical/electrical shop drawings are submitted by the subs in a timely manner.
• Reviews exposed pipe for heat tracing and freeze protection.
• Establishes contact early with city fire department inspectors; inviting them to inspect work in progress.
• Reviews all shop drawings and ensures their adequacy and completeness to meet local codes.
• Reviews all change orders carefully to ensure that building code requirements are met, that changes will not impact adversely on other electrical/mechanical systems in the building and that cost estimates are reasonable and customary.
• Resolves any technical problems encountered with the architect.
• Reviews all pay requests from subcontractors and ensures that they are proper and timely.
• Resolves any problems encountered in payments to subcontractors.
• Provides technical guidance and assistance in resolving day to day construction problems encountered.
• Assists the PM as necessary in estimating change orders.
• Inspects all field construction work in progress, including work which is subcontracted, and ensures that uniformly high-quality workmanship is maintained during each construction segment.
• Points out deficiencies promptly with responsible parties and follows up to ensure that deficiencies are corrected.
• Performs a variety of tasks associated with completion of a project to include close-out punch lists, etc.

Requirements

• B.S. in construction management/science, engineering, or relevant discipline preferred, or equivalent combination of education (High School diploma) and experience
• 10+ years of commercial construction field experience, including direct supervisory and MEP experience
• Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required (may obtain within first year of employment)
• Proficient with reading plans and specs

Qualifications

• Ability to build and manage high performing teams

Skills

• Strong technical knowledge of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, sheet metal, insulation, sprinkler systems, and life safety systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and manage high performing teams

Benefits

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)!

Pay

Compensation details are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Schedule details are not specified in the job posting.

Company Information

Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See the “Know Your Rights” poster available in English and Spanish.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/commercial.