MEP Assistant Superintendent: Lead Trades & Commissioning

About Us: Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including: Paid time off Health, dental, vision, and life insurance Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

About The Role: We are looking for an MEP Assistant Superintendent to join our MEP Building Technology team on our project in Mount Prospect, IL. This is a full-time, in-person position.

Key Responsibilities: Oversee and coordinate all MEP systems installation, ensuring compliance with project specifications and quality standards. Provide leadership and oversight to MEP trade partners and equipment vendors throughout all phases of construction. Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules, monitoring QA/QC programs, and supporting the Energy Control and Safety Program. Manage punch lists, troubleshoot field engineering issues, and ensure timely resolution of challenges using available resources. Support start-up and commissioning activities, ensuring systems are fully operational and meet performance requirements. Collaborate with project teams from pre-construction through commissioning and close-out to ensure seamless delivery. Maintain strong relationships with clients, design partners, and trade partners to foster collaboration and project success.

Required: 5+ years of commercial construction experience with large, sophisticated MEP systems. Proven ability to manage workforce requirements, monitor project progress, and resolve technical challenges. Experience managing construction of complex MEP infrastructure projects such as data centers, airports, or other special-use facilities. Strong communication and leadership skills for managing client and trade partner relationships. Preferred Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field. Familiarity with scheduling tools, QA/QC processes, and commissioning protocols. Knowledge of safety programs and energy control procedures. Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE). Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits. Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE). Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment andHolder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Holder Construction? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Education School Select... Degree Select... Select... What is your preferred start date? * Will you be age eighteen (18) or older by your preferred start date? * Select... Are you willing to relocate? * Select... If so, what are your preferred locations? * Select... The list provided does not comprehensively represent available locations for employment with Holder Construction. Desired annual salary * Do you have friends/relatives currently employed by Holder Construction? If yes, please list their name(s) and relationship(s). * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment authorization? (e.g. H-1B visa sponsorship) * Select... Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? * Select... Please explain any gaps in your employment. If there are none, answer “N/A" * Home Address (Street, City, State, Zip) * Have you previously been directly employed by Holder Construction? * Select...