Mechanical Superintendent

DPR Construction is seeking an Mechanical Superintendent with 5 or more years of commercial mechanical, electrical, and plumbing construction experience. This individual will be responsible for the day-to-day scheduling and field coordination of all aspects of the mechanical scopes of a project. The Mechanical Superintendent will work as part of field leadership team and will be responsible for the planning and execution of system start-up, test and balance, and commissioning. Along with the project team, the superintendent will work with project executives and regional leadership teams and will be responsible for the following:

• Support both pre-construction and the project team in reviewing trade partners proposals, schedules, and logistics.
• Manage the installation of the following systems: electrical, HVAC, automation, plumbing, process piping, low voltage systems, fire/life safety, and fire protection design/construction coordination (validated and non-validated systems).
• Participate in review of MEP related shop drawings and submittals
• Assist in the development of full commissioning plans for all MEP systems that identify and define the following: all test requirements, required inspections, factory start-up of major equipment, factory acceptance testing, project and vendor documentation requirements, and integrated test plans demonstrating full system operations.
• Responsible for onsite construction support for MEP systems and will oversee the start-up, balancing, commissioning and validation certification of these systems, including owner training and project closeout.
• Develop and oversee project specific MEP quality and safety programs, including participating in safety cause mapping for post MEP safety events
• Create construction schedules, perform regular updates, monitor logic relationships, and insert new activities and impacts.
• Coordinate jobsite logistics and maintain relationships with neighboring occupants.
• Negotiate with authorities having jurisdiction to achieve project occupancy milestones.
• Lead DPR's injury-free environment safety program.
• Coordinate subcontractor work scopes, scheduling, and resource-loading in conjunction with DPR's self-perform work crews.
• Foster the development of foreman to grow into future superintendents.
• Professionally represent DPR field operations as primary interface with owner and design team.

Qualifications

We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. The successful candidate will possess:

• Strong grasp of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing construction concepts and applicable codes.
• Able to work with multiple stakeholders to identify and resolve complex issues as it relates to MEP design and construction
• Ability to run complex meetings with multiple attendees, issue minutes promptly and follow up with participants for deliverables.
• Good understanding of fire/life safety and fire sprinkler systems and the integration of same with mechanical, electrical, building systems
• Good understanding of the test and balance process and requirements
• Good understanding of building automation systems and sequences as it relates to MEP
• Good understanding of MEP related safety regulations
• Ability to contribute to a culture of safety in a construction environment
• Proficient in the use of current virtual design and construction software is preferred
• Experience with CPM scheduling and the lean pull planning processes. Knowledge in the use of Primavera P6 is preferred
• Proficient computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite and Bluebeam
• Comfortable in an open and collaborative working environment
• Excellent listening, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to create and support a positive team environment
• 5+ years of experience as a MEP Superintendent, preferably within DPR's core markets
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred but not required
• A strong work ethic and a "can-do" attitude

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

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