MEP Superintendent
Job Ref: # 2783536
Date Posted: 2/11/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Dulles, VA
Salary: $110,000 - $135,000
Description
Go to end ⇓MEP Superintendent with a strong background in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems and project management to support fast-paced, mission-critical construction programs. This role serves as a senior technical and operational leader embedded with General Contractor (GC) teams, providing manpower coordination, workflow integration, client-facing leadership, and cross-discipline mentorship. Ideal candidates combine deep field experience with program-level thinking and are comfortable operating at both the jobsite and executive interface. Prior Navy Nuclear service, especially candidates with multiple sea tours or senior enlisted/officer leadership experience, is highly valued due to the technical rigor, procedural discipline, and leadership maturity associated with that background.
Compensation and Career Track
Key Responsibilities
Program & Process Leadership
- Integrate and manage MEP and Commissioning (Cx) workflows across multiple project phases.
- Establish and refine program-level processes that improve documentation, turnover readiness, and trade coordination.
- Align project execution with GC standards, client expectations, and internal delivery models.
Manpower & Resource Coordination
- Coordinate staffing levels across mechanical, electrical, controls, and specialty resources.
- Forecast manpower needs based on upcoming project phases and schedule shifts.
Client & End-User Engagement
- Lead or support customer-facing and end-user meetings, translating technical details into actionable decisions.
- Represent the GC or project team in technical discussions related to MEP systems, turnover readiness, and integration risks.
- Maintain professional presence with owners, vendors, and senior leadership stakeholders.
Financial & Administrative Oversight
- Support billing, invoicing, and cost tracking activities tied to manpower and service delivery.
- Assist in contract alignment, scope clarification, and change management discussions.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation supporting project financials.
Project-Level Support & Mentorship
- Provide direct support to field Superintendents, PMs, and trade leads.
- Mentor junior coordinators, superintendents, and technical specialists.
- Assist in resolving technical or workflow conflicts impacting schedule or quality.
Training & Development
- Coordinate internal and external training initiatives to strengthen cross-discipline knowledge.
- Promote continuous improvement and lessons-learned feedback loops across projects.
- Encourage structured development pathways for emerging leaders.
Industry Engagement
- Participate in industry events, conferences, and trade associations.
- Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, standards, and best practices in mission-critical construction.
Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education
- 8+ years of experience in MEP construction, commissioning, or mission-critical project environments.
- Demonstrated project management or program coordination experience on complex builds.
- Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems integration.
- Experience interfacing with General Contractors, owners, and subcontractors.
- Ability to manage multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with project management and documentation tools (scheduling software, issue tracking platforms, reporting systems).
Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education
- Navy Nuclear background strongly preferred, especially:
- Multiple sea tours
- Senior enlisted leadership or officer experience
- Reactor operations, maintenance management, or engineering watch standing
- BAS / Controls experience, including familiarity with building automation systems, controls logic, or systems integration.
- Data Center Commissioning and/or Operations experience, including integrated systems testing, turnover readiness, or live-site operational support.
- Experience in data centers, mission-critical facilities, or industrial environments.
- Familiarity with formal commissioning (Cx) processes and turnover documentation standards.
Core Competencies
- Technical leadership across MEP disciplines
- Strategic thinking and process refinement
- Operational discipline and accountability
- Clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Mentorship and team development
- Adaptability in fast-paced, high-pressure project environments
Work Environment & Expectations
- Combination of onsite field presence and remote coordination.
- Travel between regional project sites as required.
- Engagement with both day-to-day project execution and long-range program planning.
