SUMMARY
Ajax Building Company, part of the STO Building Group, is seeking a hands-on MEP Superintendent who thrives in the field and brings strong expertise in coordinating electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems. In this role, you will lead and oversee all MEP activities, managing subcontractors and ensuring seamless coordination across trades.
This role is responsible for driving day-to-day field operations related to MEP scopes, maintaining strict adherence to safety, schedule, and quality standards, and delivering projects that meet the high expectations of our clients. The MEP Superintendent reports to and is directly accountable to the General Superintendent.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Hire, train, evaluate, and manage craft personnel and MEP subcontractors in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Lead and coordinate all electrical, mechanical, and plumbing (MEP) field operations to ensure work is executed per design, budget, and schedule.
Plan, organize, and oversee daily on-site MEP activities, including manpower, materials, equipment, and trade sequencing.
Interpret drawings and specifications and provide technical guidance on MEP systems, recommending construction methods and equipment as needed.
Support project management in developing and implementing project procedures, standards, and field documentation.
Interface with clients, inspectors, and trade partners to ensure effective coordination across MEP trades.
Enforce safety policies and procedures, promote a strong safety culture, document violations, and implement corrective actions in coordination with Safety leadership.
Monitor productivity, resource utilization, and overall performance of MEP scopes to meet contractual requirements.
Review and approve field-related transactions such as purchase requisitions and field change requests as applicable.
Perform or oversee MEP coordination, layout, and field engineering activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of relevant supervisory experience in the construction field (8+ years preferred), with a strong background in mechanical and/or electrical systems.
Experience working in a supervisory role for a commercial general contractor or MEP subcontractor is preferred.
Proven experience serving as an MEP Superintendent from project inception through completion is required.
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field.
Excellent communication, organizational, and supervisory skills.
Thorough knowledge of construction practices, equipment, and methods, with a strong understanding of MEP systems, coordination, and sequencing.
Thorough knowledge of all safety requirements.
Ability to motivate teams and effectively handle challenges in a fast-paced jobsite environment.
Physical Requirements
ABOUT AJAX
Founded in 1958, Ajax Building Company is a leading commercial contractor delivering complex, high-impact projects across the Southeast. Our work spans healthcare, K–12, higher education, justice, municipal, mission critical, and other institutional markets—giving our teams the opportunity to build projects that truly impact the communities they serve.
At Ajax, you’ll find a collaborative, team-oriented culture where your contributions are valued, backed by the strength and stability of STO Building Group’s $15B global platform. As we continue to grow, our employees take on meaningful responsibility, gain exposure to diverse and challenging work, and have clear paths for career advancement.
BENEFITS
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program
EEO STATEMENT:
The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
