MEP Superintendent - Data Center/Mission Critical
Caddell Construction
Salary undisclosed
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Description
Job Title – Superintendent (MEP) - Commercial – Mission Critical/Data Centers
Location – Central Ohio (Now) and Other Domestic Locations (Future)
Resumes are reviewed as submitted and staffed based on project needs.
Rewards of Working at Caddell - Paid vacations, company-paid holidays, company-funded medical insurance. Company joint funding of dental and vision insurance, life and disability plans to full-time employees, 401k match, gym membership reimbursement, and use of company condominiums.
What You Will Do
- Works closely with project superintendent and project manager, as required, in formulating, discussing, and finalizing the overall plan of operations, job layout, job schedule, etc.
- Manages the day-to-day work of crafts and subcontractors in the field, delegating work through foreman and/or subcontractor representatives.
- Maintains regular communications with engineering, quality control, and safety to ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, and schedule.
- Review plans and specifications of a job, job budget, and estimates with the project manager and project superintendent to ensure that quantities, values, manpower requirements, and deliveries of various divisions of the job are understood.
- Continued involvement with schedule development and periodic logic review, personal dedication to the generation of short-term look-ahead schedules, and their implementation in the weekly subcontractor meetings conducted by the superintendent.
- Assists in preparation of plan at the beginning of the job for receiving, storing, and handling materials as required.
- Assists in resolving construction problems (lack of productivity, work interfaces, etc.) as required.
- Maintains the best possible relationship with the owner. Strives to develop a spirit of cooperation and respect between Caddell and representatives of the other partners on the project.
- Performs additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.
- Working Conditions– Construction setting, travel required, full-time. Must have the ability to crawl, climb, walk, reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, crouch, stand for long periods, lift and hold more than 50 lbs, talk, hear, and occasionally sit. Must have the ability to withstand confined spaces and or/extreme heights while negotiating tasks at hand in a safe manner to themselves and/or others. Subject to hot, cold, humid, and wet conditions depending on location.
- Reporting Structure – Project Superintendent and Senior Project Manager
What We Expect
Accountability is part of The Caddell Way and our employees share in a strong work ethic and positive team environment. There is a true sense of purpose and teamwork.
Education / Experience – Minimum high school diploma/GED, and four years’ experience in the construction industry as foreman or assistant superintendent required. Four-year degree in engineering or construction management and four years experience preferred. Candidate must demonstrate a proven track record of successfully managing Mechanical and/or Electrical scopes of work in the Mission Critical Market for a General Contractor– including field supervision, schedule management, and working closely with and managing quality control, testing, inspections, commissioning, etc.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – Effective verbal communication skills. Effective subcontractor coordination skills are a must. Excellent organizational skills. Must have a thorough knowledge of construction methods, materials, and equipment. Working knowledge of safety regulations and quality guidelines. Demonstrated ability to understand and adhere to schedules. Proficient in interpreting construction drawings.
Travel – Extensive travel required. Must be able to travel nationally.
This position will work at a Mission Critical/Data Center project and is eligible for a market premium addition to the base salary.
Your career matters at Caddell, where there is a strong emphasis on the growth and development of every employee! We’re large enough to take on the most complex construction projects, but we know the contribution of each individual is the key to our success.
Caddell Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other protected classes under applicable laws and regulations.
About this role
Caddell Construction is seeking an MEP Superintendent to oversee mechanical and electrical work on mission-critical data center projects, starting in Central Ohio with potential for future assignments across the country. You'll work directly with the project superintendent and manager to develop operational plans, manage day-to-day field execution through foremen and subcontractors, and maintain alignment between engineering, quality control, and safety. The role demands strong coordination skills, schedule management expertise, and the ability to troubleshoot construction challenges while maintaining positive relationships with owners and project partners.
This is a contract position requiring at least four years of construction experience as a foreman or assistant superintendent, with proven success managing mechanical or electrical scopes in the mission-critical market. You'll need to interpret drawings, understand construction methods and materials, and demonstrate proficiency with safety regulations and quality standards. A four-year degree in engineering or construction management is preferred but not required.
The work is full-time and on-site, involving extensive national travel. You'll be working in active construction environments where you may encounter confined spaces, extreme heights, and variable weather conditions. Caddell offers paid vacation, company-paid holidays, medical insurance, 401k matching, and other benefits for full-time employees, plus a market premium for this specialized sector.
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