Job Description

MEP Superintendent – Data Center Construction (Ellendale, ND)

Position Overview

The MEP Superintendent is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and low-voltage construction activities on large-scale data center projects in Ellendale, North Dakota. Acting on behalf of the construction management team, this role ensures that critical infrastructure systems are installed safely, sequenced correctly, and delivered in accordance with schedule, quality standards, and end-client operational requirements.

This position serves as a senior on-site leader and key point of contact between trade partners, construction management, commissioning teams, and the end client throughout construction, startup, and turnover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all MEP field activities across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and low-voltage trades.
• Oversee MEP subcontractors to ensure installations align with contract documents, approved submittals, project schedule, and client standards.
• Drive MEP sequencing and integration in mission-critical environments, including power, cooling, life-safety, and redundancy systems.
• Participate in and lead MEP coordination meetings, pull-planning sessions, and daily field planning activities.
• Review drawings, shop drawings, RFIs, and coordination models for constructability, field execution, and system interfaces.
• Monitor daily progress, manpower levels, productivity, and safety performance for all MEP scopes.
• Conduct field inspections, system walkdowns, and quality checks to verify installations meet design and operational intent.
• Coordinate with commissioning agents and client teams to support testing, startup, functional performance testing, and system turnover.
• Drive timely resolution of field issues, conflicts, and schedule risks in collaboration with project management and design teams.
• Support closeout activities including punch list completion, as-built documentation, O&M manuals, and turnover packages.
• Enforce site safety programs and promote a culture of safety, quality, and accountability.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in MEP construction, with at least 3+ years in a superintendent or senior field leadership role.
• Strong experience supporting data centers, mission-critical facilities, or other high-reliability infrastructure projects .
• Broad technical understanding of electrical power systems (UPS, generators, switchgear), mechanical cooling systems, and supporting utilities.
• Proven ability to lead multiple subcontractors and coordinate complex system interfaces in an active construction environment.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, one-lines, P&IDs, specifications, and schedules.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with direct client-facing experience.
• Willingness to work on-site in Ellendale, ND, with schedule flexibility to support project milestones.
• OSHA 30 required or preferred; trade background or technical degree a plus.

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