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

• Customarily begins work on a project near the beginning when drawings are first submitted by the owner/architect for conceptual estimating. Evaluates the complexity of the mechanical/electrical design and estimates both the construction costs and maintenance. Ensures the constructability of the design and compatibility with local building codes. 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. Discusses the mechanical/electrical systems within the building in technical terms; explaining fully any anticipated difficulties with the plans.
• Attends weekly meetings with owners, architects, and subcontractors. Outlines work to be performed by the mechanical and electrical subcontractors, phasing of work, problems encountered in scheduling, quality of work, etc. May hold separate meetings with mechanical/electrical contractors as necessary.
• Ensures that all mechanical/electrical shop drawings are submitted by the subs in a timely manner. Examines all shop drawings for completeness. May use a pin bar system/overlay system or CAD system to help identify potential space requirement problems. Coordinates shop drawings between subs to further reduce design errors.
• Mechanical & Plumbing - Checks all shop drawings for P.PE routes, dimensions of toilet rooms, etc. Checks all underground piping as it is being installed. Checks solder connections, flanges, etc. for quality of work. Ensures that all heavy pipe and other mechanical equipment is in place before walls are poured.
• Checks shop drawings for raceways in slabs, main switchgear layout, riser diagrams, placement of emergency generator equipment etc. Performs detailed inspections of work in progress to ensure quality of installation, and to ensure adequacy of the system. Meets regularly with city electrical inspectors and inspects work in progress. Resolves problems with the architect and subcontractor as they arise.
• Within the scope of the overall construction schedule, plans the daily and weekly activities for each craft. Provides the detailed technical instructions for each foreman ensuring a clear understanding of the work to be performed; the methods to be used, manpower resources to be allocated and expected completion date. Resolves any ambiguities in the plans and drawings before actual construction begins.
• Provides technical guidance and assistance in resolving day to day construction problems encountered.
• Affords technical guidance and training on a variety of technical subjects to subordinates, typically accompanying the incumbent in meetings with city officials, architects, owner, subcontractors, etc.
• Acts as a liaison between owners, architects, general contractors and all associated disciplines.
• Maintains detailed and accurate daily job diaries of all activity associated with field construction activities.
• 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
• Ability to build and manage high performing teams

Benefits & Compensation

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)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to here.

About Austin Commercial

Become an owner of one of North America's most respected and fastest-growing commercial construction firms! Austin Commercial’s employee-owners put our expertise to work in regional and national operations, building iconic projects that set the bar in our industry. Whether world-class airports and aviation facilities, technologically advanced healthcare facilities, cutting-edge educational and research facilities, professional sports stadiums, high-rises, hospitality, and other leading commercial markets, Austin’s industry expertise and ingenuity are second to none. Become an employee-owner today, grow your career, and put your skills to work at Austin Commercial.