Mep Superintendent

MEP Superintendent

This role focuses on providing technical solutions, leadership, and management for the delivery and implementation of facility management processes and solutions on mission-critical projects such as government facilities and hospitals. The position supports the start-up and commissioning processes for projects located in San Diego County. This is a permanent role.

Responsibilities :

• Support all MEPF systems (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Building Controls) across a portfolio of 1525 projects.
• Collaborate with commissioning and project management teams to understand, interpret, and execute project schedules.
• Interface professionally with clients, architects, engineers, and internal teams.
• Travel as needed to project sites within California; manage own schedule and work split between field and office (~50 / 50 baseline, varies by project phase).
• Provide hands-on technical expertise and support for project execution, troubleshooting, and verification of MEPF systems.
• Contribute to process improvement and knowledge sharing across the team.
• Interface, coordinate, and directly manage the associated MEPF trade partners through plan development, inspections, and the Cx testing process.
• Manage a team of individuals to deliver the Operational Project Readiness (OPR) and be the primary driver of the Commissioning Management (CxM) services on multiple projects.
• Review contract documents for program / project understanding, constructability, operability, and functionality requirements.
• Develop a project-specific commissioning plan and project execution plan.
• Develop and maintain Cx schedule based on CPM milestones.
• Establish testing / certification requirements for each piece of equipment for documentation management.
• Review Level 2 and 3 Cx Scripts.
• Oversee implementation of Cx progress visual tracking / status tools.
• Develop agenda and lead project Cx team meetings.
• Documentation of MEPF equipment inspections and testing.
• Track and drive issue resolution to support the start-up and commissioning process.
• Oversee management and document control of Cx progress via the commissioning software platform.
• Coordinate and manage Level 4 / 5 Cx testing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills :

Additional Skills & Qualifications :

Work Environment :

This role involves local travel to multiple job sites within California, with no long-distance or overnight travel required. Candidates should expect to manage their own schedules and work between field and office environments. Most team members support 36 projects simultaneously, depending on the scope and size. An auto allowance is provided monthly, with no company vehicle or mileage reimbursement. The work environment includes supporting projects such as airports, mass transit, light rail, and other local mission-critical jobs. Candidates must be local as no housing is provided.

Job Type & Location :

This is a Permanent position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits :

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $160000.00 / yr. Eligible for bonuses depending on project performance and yearly results.

Workplace Type :

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego, CA.

Application Deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 8, 2025.

About Actalent :

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.