MEP Superintendent (M/P preferred)
W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company, Norfolk, VA, United States
MEP Superintendent (Mechanical & Plumbing Focus)
The MEP Superintendent is responsible for the field execution, coordination, and quality of all mechanical and plumbing systems on large‑scale gaming and hospitality projects. This role leads subcontractor performance, ensures installations align with project documents and sequencing, and drives schedule, safety, and quality outcomes. The position requires strong knowledge of HVAC, hydronic systems, and plumbing infrastructure, with the ability to manage complex, fast‑paced environments including casinos, hotels, back‑of‑house operations, and amenity spaces.
Key Responsibilities
Field Execution & Oversight
Lead day‑to‑day field operations for mechanical and plumbing scopes.
Coordinate installation of:
Hydronic systems (chilled water, heating water, condenser water)
Domestic water, sanitary, storm, and gas systems
Specialty systems (commercial kitchens, laundry, pools/spa, grease waste)
Ensure all work is installed per drawings, specifications, and code requirements.
Coordinate mechanical and plumbing subcontractors with:
Electrical and controls trades
Structural and architectural scopes
Identify and resolve field conflicts proactively.
Enforce adherence to coordinated drawings and approved shop drawings.
Participate in and lead MEP coordination and pull planning meetings.
Develop and manage lookahead schedules (3-week / 6-week).
Sequence work to support:
Vertical construction
Finish trades
Owner turnover milestones
Identify risks to schedule and implement recovery plans.
Quality Control
Inspect installations to ensure compliance with:
Verify system completeness prior to testing and turnover
Support pre‑functional checklists and deficiency resolution
Coordinate with commissioning team to support:
System startup
Functional testing
Ensure systems are installation‑complete and ready for testing.
Track and close out deficiencies and punchlist items.
Safety Leadership
Enforce jobsite safety requirements and company policies.
Lead by example in promoting a strong safety culture.
Coordinate safe work planning for complex mechanical installations.
Qualifications
7+ years of construction experience with strong focus on mechanical and plumbing systems.
Prior experience as Superintendent, Foreman, or lead field role on large commercial projects.
Experience in hospitality, gaming, healthcare, or large commercial projects preferred.
Strong working knowledge of HVAC systems and air distribution, hydronic systems and central plants.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and shop drawings.
Strong field leadership and subcontractor management.
Deep understanding of installation sequencing and constructability.
Ability to identify and resolve field conflicts quickly.
Effective communication with field teams, PMs, and design partners.
High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to manage multiple scopes in a fast‑paced environment.
Operates with a high level of independence in managing assigned scopes.
Leads mechanical and plumbing execution from rough‑in through turnover.
Serves as the field authority on MEP installation quality and sequencing.
Partners closely with Project Management and MEP coordination teams.
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The MEP Superintendent is responsible for the field execution, coordination, and quality of all mechanical and plumbing systems on large‑scale gaming and hospitality projects. This role leads subcontractor performance, ensures installations align with project documents and sequencing, and drives schedule, safety, and quality outcomes. The position requires strong knowledge of HVAC, hydronic systems, and plumbing infrastructure, with the ability to manage complex, fast‑paced environments including casinos, hotels, back‑of‑house operations, and amenity spaces.
Key Responsibilities
Field Execution & Oversight
Lead day‑to‑day field operations for mechanical and plumbing scopes.
Coordinate installation of:
Hydronic systems (chilled water, heating water, condenser water)
Domestic water, sanitary, storm, and gas systems
Specialty systems (commercial kitchens, laundry, pools/spa, grease waste)
Ensure all work is installed per drawings, specifications, and code requirements.
Coordinate mechanical and plumbing subcontractors with:
Electrical and controls trades
Structural and architectural scopes
Identify and resolve field conflicts proactively.
Enforce adherence to coordinated drawings and approved shop drawings.
Participate in and lead MEP coordination and pull planning meetings.
Develop and manage lookahead schedules (3-week / 6-week).
Sequence work to support:
Vertical construction
Finish trades
Owner turnover milestones
Identify risks to schedule and implement recovery plans.
Quality Control
Inspect installations to ensure compliance with:
Verify system completeness prior to testing and turnover
Support pre‑functional checklists and deficiency resolution
Coordinate with commissioning team to support:
System startup
Functional testing
Ensure systems are installation‑complete and ready for testing.
Track and close out deficiencies and punchlist items.
Safety Leadership
Enforce jobsite safety requirements and company policies.
Lead by example in promoting a strong safety culture.
Coordinate safe work planning for complex mechanical installations.
Qualifications
7+ years of construction experience with strong focus on mechanical and plumbing systems.
Prior experience as Superintendent, Foreman, or lead field role on large commercial projects.
Experience in hospitality, gaming, healthcare, or large commercial projects preferred.
Strong working knowledge of HVAC systems and air distribution, hydronic systems and central plants.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and shop drawings.
Strong field leadership and subcontractor management.
Deep understanding of installation sequencing and constructability.
Ability to identify and resolve field conflicts quickly.
Effective communication with field teams, PMs, and design partners.
High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to manage multiple scopes in a fast‑paced environment.
Operates with a high level of independence in managing assigned scopes.
Leads mechanical and plumbing execution from rough‑in through turnover.
Serves as the field authority on MEP installation quality and sequencing.
Partners closely with Project Management and MEP coordination teams.
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