MEP Superintendent Miami High-Rise Residential

MEP Superintendent Opportunity

Our client, a leading commercial general contractor, is seeking an experienced MEP Superintendent to oversee mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems on a large-scale high-rise residential construction project in the Miami market.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong field leader who thrives in complex vertical construction environments and enjoys coordinating multiple building systems while driving projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Position Overview

The MEP Superintendent will lead field execution of all MEP systems from rough-in through final commissioning and turnover. This individual will coordinate closely with project management, subcontractors, consultants, and field leadership to ensure building systems are installed correctly, inspections are successfully completed, and project milestones remain on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee field coordination of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, low-voltage, and life safety systems.
• Coordinate MEP activities with structural, framing, drywall, ceiling, interior finishes, and turnover schedules.
• Manage above-ceiling coordination and ensure all systems are ready for inspections and closeout.
• Monitor equipment installation, startup, testing, balancing, commissioning, and system readiness.
• Identify scheduling conflicts, procurement issues, design discrepancies, and manpower concerns before they impact project timelines.
• Lead subcontractor coordination meetings and maintain accountability across all MEP trades.
• Maintain inspection logs, issue tracking, startup documentation, punch lists, and project documentation.
• Partner with Project Managers and field leadership to proactively resolve technical and construction challenges.
• Ensure all work is completed safely while maintaining quality and schedule expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience managing MEP systems on commercial, multifamily, mixed-use, hospitality, or high-rise construction projects.
• Proven experience overseeing HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fire protection installations from rough-in through project turnover.
• Strong understanding of building systems, inspections, testing, balancing, commissioning, and startup procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and coordination documents.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors in fast-paced construction environments.
• Florida construction experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a strong plus.

Preferred Experience

• High-rise residential construction
• Mixed-use developments
• Hospitality construction
• Urban commercial construction
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction management software

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a hands-on MEP leader who can confidently manage complex building systems while maintaining strong communication between field teams, subcontractors, and project management.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience coordinating above-ceiling work, managing inspections and commissioning activities, resolving technical field issues, and successfully delivering projects through final turnover.

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Join a respected and growing commercial construction organization.
• Work on complex, high-profile vertical construction projects.
• Opportunity for long-term career advancement.
• Collaborative leadership team and strong project support.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

If you're an experienced MEP Superintendent looking for your next opportunity to lead complex building systems on premier construction projects, we'd love to hear from you.