MEP Superintendent - Data Center

Data Center MEP Superintendent – Chicago, ILThis opportunity is with an established General Contractor that specializes in converting existing Buildings and Structures into complex buildings / industrial complexes and is looking to expand its foothold even further into the Critical Facilities Market. Our client is taking their expertise and focus and applying it towards brownfield data center projects - which is the process for converting an existing building to a data center for the Hyperscale, Colo or Enterprise Marketplace. This company will provide a complete life cycle of solutions that will be custom-fit to the requirements of their client's mission-critical facility. This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.The MEP Superintendent will be responsible for field activities associated with the project, including supervision of all field construction work by electrical, mechanical, and controls subcontractors / trades and self-performed work. Keep in constant contact with Subcontractors to ensure timely work to keep project on time / within budget. Ensures equipment purchased is in onsite at the project when needed. Shares responsibility with the construction project manager for developing and keeping to the project budget, actively participating in the preconstruction phase, and ensuring that the project is built on time, within budget, and according to company policies and procedures. Manages and mentors assistant Supers and Coordinators and other field personnel. Maintains a relentless focus on meeting and exceeding customer needs and expectations through the life of the project. Responsibilities:Maintain liaison with primary client, A/E firm, Owner's Rep firm, Construction Project Manager, subcontractors and any other vendors needed to facilitate construction activities at the data center job siteEstablishes and manages the critical work environment project objectives, performance standards, planning and Methods of Procedure and be within boundaries of corporate policies to ensure minimization of human error factors which could cause down time during work processesProvides leadership of all field related MEP mission critical work activities and coordinates with Construction Project Manager and Subcontractors for proper executionKeeps all relative parties informed of project's progress throughout the life of the projectDetailed understanding of all MEP systems to include size up, costs, scheduling timeline, quality control focus points, system start-up, commissioning, troubleshooting, etc.Manage vendors to ensure that the equipment gets properly installed and commissioned. Electrical Systems, Mechanical Systems, and Control Systems installation, integration, and get them energized.Ensures that project site and company assets are secure and maintains a safe and respectful working environment at all times by implementing programs for safety / OSHA, Equal Employment Opportunity / EEO, risk management, training, and quality controlConfirms that extra charges from subcontractors/suppliers are reasonable and work is correctly executed. Coordinates with project manager for approval on extra chargesFacilitates weekly project progress and safety meetings with all subcontractor representatives and coordinates the upcoming week's work to be accomplished. Attends all progress meetings with the owner's rep / data center construction Project managerEnsures that the project closeout process is finalized, demobilize all resources, and transition the project to the clientQualifications:5+ years of data center / critical facilities MEP construction experience. (project size, scope, and complexity the years of experience will also be a large factor)Experience working for a General Contractor or TradeDetailed understanding of Mechanical and Electrical systems to include integrated testing, MOPs/ SOPs of installation, functionality and troubleshooting; etc.Experience in directing and/or supporting the commissioning effortWillingness to travel / relo - must be onsite M-F for duration of the projectDemonstrates solid presentation, verbal, written and communication skillsDemonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project, Timberline, etc.)Previous administrative experience managing change orders, billing, creating reports, etc.Previous experience in the Military / Military Veterans a huge plus! Experience with Electrical / Mechanical: Navy nukes - EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.Submittal Instructions:Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to: View email address on click.appcast.io applying, if you have further questions, you may call View phone number on click.appcast.io and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at, If this job is not for you, feel free to forward this along. WE PAY FOR REFERRALS!! Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V Pkaza LLC is a third-party employment firm. All fees assessed by Pkaza LLC will be paid by our employer that we represent and not by the candidate