Traveling Senior MEP Superintendent - Mission Critical

STO Building Group · St. Louis

SUMMARY

Ajax Building Company, part of STO Building Group, is seeking a hands-on Traveling Senior MEP Superintendent to lead field operations on mission critical projects, primarily across the Southeast. This role leads mechanical, electrical, and plumbing field operations, coordinates subcontractors and trades, and ensures complex building systems are installed safely, on schedule, and to project quality standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Lead and coordinate daily MEP field operations, including subcontractors, manpower, materials, equipment, and trade sequencing.
Oversee MEP work to ensure installation aligns with drawings, specifications, budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
Interpret construction documents, resolve field issues, and provide technical guidance on complex MEP systems and installation methods.
Coordinate MEP work with other trades, project management, clients, and inspectors, with particular attention to system integration in mission critical environments.
Monitor subcontractor performance, productivity, and resource needs; address issues that could affect project milestones.
Enforce safety requirements, document concerns, and coordinate corrective actions with Safety leadership.
Oversee MEP layout, field engineering, and coordination activities.
Review field documentation, purchase requisitions, subcontractor work, and change requests as applicable.
Support project procedures, reporting, and turnover activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

8+ years of construction supervisory experience, with a strong background in mechanical and/or electrical systems.
Strong experience leading MEP field work on data center projects through construction and turnover.
Willingness to travel and stay near project sites for extended assignments, primarily in the Southeast.
Experience with a commercial general contractor or MEP subcontractor preferred.
Strong knowledge of MEP systems, construction methods, trade coordination, sequencing, and applicable safety requirements.
Ability to lead subcontractors, solve field challenges, and communicate effectively with project teams and clients.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field preferred.

Physical Requirements

Must have the ability to perform the following tasks:
- Coordinate the movements of eyes, hands, and fingers with full use of hands, arms and fingers.
- See well (either naturally or with correction).
- Climb and maintain balance on ladders and scaffolding.
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or work at any height.
- Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally more.

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

What We Do: We build. From workplaces and hospitals to hotels and cultural centers. We build the amazing places that define communities. Our services span the full lifecycle of construction-starting with site evaluations and preconstruction through to commissioning, close-out, and beyond.

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.

EEO STATEMENT:

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. 

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