MEP General Superintendent

MEP General Superintendent

Location: Orlando, FL

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Schedule: Project-Based | Occasional Overtime

Compensation: $102,000-$136,000 annually, based on experience

Relocation Assistance: Available

Position Overview

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced MEP General Superintendent for a direct-hire opportunity in Orlando, FL. This position is responsible for the overall field direction and installation of large-scale commercial MEP construction projects, including safety, quality, labor productivity, manpower planning, trade coordination, and project execution. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of superintendent experience on commercial MEP projects valued at $10 million or more, strong knowledge of HVAC and plumbing systems, and demonstrated success leading complex field operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall field leadership for assigned commercial MEP construction projects.
• Ensure installations meet project plans, specifications, quality standards, schedules, and contracted scope.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate daily onsite construction activities.
• Interpret HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, and related construction drawings for craft installation.
• Review project submittals and installation/operations manuals for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate installation activities between trades and monitor subcontractor progress.
• Identify potential scope changes, schedule impacts, and change-order opportunities.
• Plan manpower requirements and participate in hiring and staffing field labor.
• Monitor labor productivity, production tracking, and field performance.
• Review and approve timesheets and maintain four-week look-ahead schedules.
• Conduct weekly safety meetings and ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and company safety policies.
• Maintain responsibility for field quality and identify installation, constructability, and coordination issues.
• Review material take-offs, tool requisitions, and equipment rental requests to support field productivity.
• Coordinate material and equipment deliveries with project management and the general contractor.
• Schedule required inspections with governing authorities.
• Attend cost reviews, job reviews, coordination meetings, and other project meetings.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, general contractors, subcontractors, project management, and field personnel.
• Support project leadership with scheduling, cost control, forecasting, and operational planning.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of superintendent or field leadership experience on large commercial MEP construction projects.
• Experience managing MEP projects valued at $10 million or more.
• Strong knowledge of commercial mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and MEP construction.
• Ability to read and interpret HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, and construction drawings.
• Experience with manpower planning, subcontractor coordination, labor productivity, and project scheduling.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and commercial construction safety practices.
• Understanding of construction sequencing, trade coordination, and field installation requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Ability to work 100% onsite in Orlando, FL with occasional overtime.

Preferred Qualifications

• State Mechanical Contractor or HVAC Contractor License.
• Medical Gas Certification.
• Experience with commercial construction projects valued at $20 million or more.
• Experience with prefabrication or modular construction.
• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6.