Senior Superintendent | Mission Critical / MEP

About the role

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Senior Superintendent to join our Carolinas Division in Charlotte. The ideal candidate will manage complex MEP renovations in occupied facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations from project start through closeout while championing Balfour Beatty's Zero Harm® safety culture.
• Oversee complex MEP system replacements in occupied facilities.
• Develop and execute Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for critical shutdowns, tie-ins, and system transitions.
• Cook up and execute project schedules, site logistics, subcontractor performance, quality control, commissioning activities, and project turnover.
• Lead pull planning sessions and coordinate critical path activities to maintain schedule performance.
• Supervise field personnel and subcontractors while fostering accountability, collaboration, and a safety-first culture.
• Identify and proactively resolve field issues to minimize project risk and ensure successful delivery.

Requirements

• 10+ years of construction experience, including experience as a Superintendent leading complex commercial projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing major MEP renovations or replacements in occupied facilities.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including HVAC infrastructure, controls, and critical utility systems.
• Experience developing and implementing MOPs for planned shutdowns and critical system replacements.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple MEP contractors, design professionals, owners, and facility stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, quality control, safety management, and commissioning processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Experience surveying and tracing existing MEP systems to support replacement planning.
• Background delivering projects in mission-critical environments, including healthcare facilities, data centers, correctional facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturing, laboratories, or other continuously operating buildings.
• Experience planning phased construction activities to minimize disruption to ongoing operations.
• Familiarity with central plants, building automation systems (BAS), and large-scale HVAC infrastructure.
• Proven success managing technically complex renovations requiring detailed coordination among owners, design teams, trade partners, and end users.

Skills

• Exceptional expertise in mechanical systems coordination.
• Critical shutdown planning.
• Phased construction within active facilities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Employee Referral Bonus.

Pay

Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.