
Superintendent · Commercial · Full Time
Assistant MEP Superintendent
M.A. Mortenson CompanyDekalb, IL
- $96k–$129k a year
Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing field teams from project setup through closeout as an Assistant MEP Superintendent.
- Type
- Full Time
- Sector
- Commercial
- Level
- Assistant
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Superintendents in Illinois
$121k–$148k
Middle half of 7 posted jobs, last 12 months
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This job’s pay is below the middle half.
About the role
Job Summary
Mortenson is hiring an Assistant MEP Superintendent to coordinate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors and craft workers on construction projects.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate MEP labor, equipment, schedules, project scopes, and work from setup through closeout.
- Track labor, review timecards and worker qualifications, and support craft hiring, training, orientation, and performance evaluations.
- Assist with schedule updates, equipment and materials coordination, quantity reviews, and daily planning.
- Support site safety activities and oversee quality of self-performed and subcontractor work.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in construction, civil or architectural engineering, or construction management, or equivalent experience.
- At least five years of construction supervision experience and five years of construction management or related experience; mechanical or electrical contractor experience is preferred.
- Electrical circuitry qualification, or ability to qualify through Mortenson.
- Experience managing multiple complex projects through closeout, proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant project applications, and a current driver’s license.
- Completion of or interest in a Master, Journeyman, or Apprentice electrician program is preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
Base pay is $95,700–$129,200, with higher ranges for certain listed office locations, and the role is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. Benefits include medical, prescription and vision coverage, dental, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, holidays, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a gym membership discount. Benefits listed apply to eligible employees working 25 or more hours per week.
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What similar roles post
Superintendents in Illinois
$121k–$148k
Middle half of 7 posted jobs, last 12 months
Mostly from states that require posted pay.
This job’s pay is below the middle half.
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