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Job Title: MEP Superintendent - Data Center
Locations: Canton, MS - Traveling
Summary:
Yates is seeking a highly experienced MEP Superintendent to oversee the full lifecycle of mission-critical data center projects in the Southeast U.S. This role is responsible for managing all field MEP activities from preconstruction through project closeout, ensuring safe, high-quality, and efficient execution of complex systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preconstruction Phase:
- Collaborate with Preconstruction, Estimating, and Design teams to review MEP design documents for constructability and value engineering.
- Participate in MEP trade partner selection, scope reviews, bid leveling, and early logistics planning.
- Support the development of baseline schedules and phasing plans.
- Construction Phase:
- Direct and coordinate all on-site MEP activities, ensuring alignment with project milestones and budget.
- Conduct daily field walks and lead coordination meetings with subcontractors and internal teams.
- Monitor and enforce safety protocols, site logistics, and installation quality in accordance with contract documents.
- Proactively identify and resolve field conflicts and schedule impacts across trades.
- Collaborate with BIM/VDC and commissioning teams to validate installation sequencing and system performance.
- Closeout & Commissioning Phase:
- Oversee MEP system start-up, testing, and commissioning in collaboration with owners, consultants, and trade partners.
- Ensure accurate documentation and turnover of as-builts, O&M manuals, and training materials.
- Support punch list resolution and final occupancy requirements.
Qualifications:
- 7 years of experience managing field MEP work on large-scale commercial projects, including at least 3 years on mission-critical or data center projects.
- Proven ability to manage full project lifecycle from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout.
- Familiarity with Southeast U.S. construction markets, labor forces, and local codes.
- Expertise in major building systems, including high-voltage electrical, chilled water, fuel oil, BMS, fire alarm, and air-handling systems.
- Strong communication, leadership, and coordination skills with a proactive approach to issue resolution.
- Proficiency in construction platforms such as Procore, BIM 360, Bluebeam, P6, and Microsoft Office.
- OSHA 30 certification required.
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.
Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.