MEP Superintendent - Shawmut

At Shawmut, you will have the opportunity to own your career and deliver impact within our culture of ownership and innovation focused around providing the gold standard of client service for the world’s most recognizable and elite brands and institutions.  We are building $15M to $100M++ projects across all sectors including in Hospitality, Industrial, Life Science, Health-care, Institutional, Aviation, Public Education and Commercial/Developer sectors.

Here’s a glimpse into what we are offering: 

• Health, Life, Long/Short Term Disability Benefits including Dental and Vision as well
• 401K with Match
• Generous Paid Time Off policy (Including vacation, holidays, personal sick and volunteer day – which we can explain at time of interview)
• ESOP – be an employee owner!
• The Extras: cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, discounted gym membership, pet insurance, auto & homeowner (mortgage network & insurance savings) and many more 

We’re proud that the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company as we have been recognized with over 70 Best Place to Work awards—including Best Workplace by Fortune Magazine three years in a row, Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials, Great Place to Work’s Best Workplace for Parents, and one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes. 

We are looking for someone with a great attitude with a strong client focus, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment to join our Field Operations team. 

We are looking for an MEP Superintendent to help consistently deliver projects on time, on budget and that exceed client expectations. We provide our superintendents with the necessary support and resources to excel in their role and make sure all projects are completed to the highest standard. Our superintendents are an integral part of the project team and become involved with projects during the preconstruction phase. As a senior member of the team, superintendents are also responsible for assisting in the professional growth of team members and maintaining relationships with clients.

Responsibilities:

• Work in partnership with project manager to identify and address issues of constructability or lack of scope during preconstruction phase
• Participate in development and final review of scope, buy-out and schedule
• Research, review and address any owner, landlord, city/state requirement or procedure to avoid project delays, ensure safety, and/or ensure client satisfaction
• Develop comprehensive understanding of project strategy and commitments including financial goals, scheduling, logistics, phasing, milestones, inspections
• Oversee all daily field operations to ensure proper site safety, construction, progress, quality control and a clean site
• Drive coordination process on site from meetings to actual installation
• Review submittals, shop drawings and other product data to ensure proper materials are being installed on site
• Coordinate MEP’s with architectural and structural elements to make sure systems work and end product is aesthetically pleasing
• Work with lead super to ensure trades are staying on overall project schedule
• Review construction documents for MEPFP constructability issues.
• Monitor installation and start-up of MEP systems
• Coordinate procurement and other activities with Project Manager and Project Superintendent
• Review materials and equipment for MEPFP systems prior to installation
• Work with Shawmut Engineering Services Division regarding MEP Management, quality control, and virtual design and construction
• Work in partnership with PM to maintain an updated and accurate project schedule that reflects the changes in project status and that meets the cost and time requirements of the project
• Exceed client expectations for each project by understanding client needs, wants, preferences and culture
• Demonstrate and maintain effective and open dialogue with the project team regarding changes in work, job conditions, subcontractor relations and any deviation in the direction of the project
• Promote positive subcontractor relations by dealing professionally and fairly with all subcontractors and vendors instilling this philosophy in project team at all times
• Maintain and review punch list process to ensure all are addressed and executed in a timely manner.
• Actively participate in all company-wide training and development initiatives, also work with and mentor assistant superintendent, Shawmut labor and carpentry staff
• Uphold Shawmut Values and 16 Best Practices Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer or AA/EOE

• Commutable distance to New York office

• 7+ years’ experience both in union and non-union environments

• B.S. in Construction Management or Engineering a plus

• Proven track record of meeting deadlines

• Extensive knowledge of safety procedures and regulations

• Experience in computer technology

• Experience with 3d Modeling and coordination process a plus

• Experience with marking up and editing PDFs with software products such as  Bluebeam a plus

• Thorough knowledge of all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

• Experience in supporting a rapidly growing organization around the complexities of executing work.

• Ideal candidate will have experience in the academic environment. Additional experience with high end corporate tenant interiors, retail banking, out of the ground, renovation work in occupied and unoccupied environments, and in urban and suburban work locations of interest.

• Travel within the New York Region to various job sites can be expected.

Shawmut prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

NYC Base Salary Range: $100,000 – $200,000  The range stated is specific to New York City.  Placement within the listed range depends on many factors including, but not limited to years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles) and internal company equity.