MEP Superintendent - St. Louis, MO

Company: Barton Malow Builders

Job Location: St. Louis, MO

Position: MEP Superintendent

REQ ID: 12370

For more than 100 years, Barton Malow has been committed to Building People, Projects, and Communities. Guided by our Core Values of Integrity, Partnership, and Empowerment, we’ve built a culture where team members grow, contribute, and thrive. We’re seeking an experienced MEP Superintendent who reflects these values and is ready to oversee mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and special systems coordination on a major project in St. Louis, MO.

The MEP Superintendent is responsible for leading and coordinating all MEP trade partners and equipment vendors, ensuring systems are installed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with contract documents. This role is critical in driving field productivity, maintaining schedule alignment, enforcing safety standards, and delivering a high‑quality final product to the owner.

Key Responsibilities

Trade Coordination & Field Oversight

• Supervise, coordinate, and sequence the work of MEP contractors to maintain flow and prevent conflicts.


• Monitor trade performance and ensure productivity, quality, and compliance with project requirements.


• Facilitate MEP overhead coordination, including mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, and congested spaces.

Schedule & Logistics

• Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule specific to MEP activities.


• Ensure work is completed in accordance with schedule milestones.


• Assist with development of site logistics plans to support efficient installation and minimize disruption.

Quality Control & Punchlist

• Oversee the completion of MEP punchlist activities.


• Ensure systems installation follows drawings, specifications, and industry standards.

Technical & Contractual Support

• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility by enforcing contract requirements and minimizing field changes.


• Assist in developing MEP scopes of work and front-end documents consistent with trade jurisdiction requirements.


• Resolve field conflicts and disputes promptly to avoid delays and mitigate claims.

Communication & Collaboration

• Maintain strong communication with the Project Manager and project team.


• Support coordination meetings and ensure alignment between trades, vendors, and design partners.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant MEP construction experience.


• Strong mechanical and plumbing aptitude with a deep understanding of MEP systems.


• Bachelor’s degree in a technical/engineering discipline or equivalent field experience.


• OSHA 30 certification preferred.