MEP Superintendent

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

As an MEP Superintendent, you will be based on the construction project site and will be responsible for field operations and onsite construction management of design-build construction projects, specifically quality control for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection, construction, start up, and testing on highly complex projects nationwide.

The Specifics of the Role

• Coordinate with preconstruction, design, engineering, procurement, operations, safety, quality, and all other project site management team members to assure that the there is always adequate project resources.
• Coordinate, direct, and monitor the activities of MEP/FP subcontractors and suppliers.
• Coordinate and administer MEP/FP related materials, systems, and shop drawings submittals.
• Coordinate and administer MEP/FP RFI’s, field changes, and other field engineering related items.
• Coordinate and administer MEP/FP Quality Control, Start-up and Energization, Pre-Functional Checklists, and Functional Performance Testing.
• Directly responsible for the following but not limited to the following MEP Systems scopes:
• Fire Suppression Systems.
• Plumbing Systems (DWV, Storm, Domestic Water, etc.) Medical & Natural Gas Systems
• Energy and Fuel-Oil Systems.
• Compressed-Air & Vacuum Systems.
• Chemical-Waste Systems.
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC).
• Building Controls and Integration.
• Refrigeration Cooling Systems.
• Geothermal Energy Systems.
• Steam and Condensate Systems.
• Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC.
• Water Treatment Systems (Wastewater, Potable, Purity, etc.).
• Low and Medium Voltage Electrical Distribution Systems.
• Lighting and Lighting Controls.
• Power Generation Systems.
• Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems.
• Surge Protection Systems.
• Communication Systems.
• Electronic Safety and Security Systems.
• Site Utilities and Site Infrastructure Systems.

Requirements

• B.S. in Construction Management or Engineering or equivalent trade experience with progression to management levels.
• 3-15 years of experience in highly technical commercial/industrial construction management, on projects of 10+ million, ideally with design-build experience.
• Ability to supervise construction employees and subcontractors to accomplish work within budget and schedule constraints.
• Strong project safety record and commitment to safety and quality.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to travel or relocate to jobsite.
• Creative and results-oriented with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to walk the job site, climb ladders, and multi floor scaffolding.
• Ability to lift objects at least 60lbs.

Some Things You Should Know

• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!
• This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.

Why Clayco?

• 2024 Best Places to Work – Crain’s Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2024 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 5).

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.