Alston Construction

Builds industrial and commercial facilities

MEP Assistant Superintendent - Mission Critical

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDallas, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is required.
At least 3 years of experience in commercial or industrial construction is required; mission-critical or MEP-intensive project experience is preferred.
Strong knowledge of electrical systems, including medium-voltage distribution, uninterruptible power supplies, switchgear, and grounding, is required.
Understanding of commissioning processes, integrated systems testing protocols, and startup procedures is required.
An OSHA 30-hour Safety Certification is required.
First Aid and CPR certifications are required.

Responsibilities

Support the Project Superintendent in supervising field operations and ensuring alignment with schedule, safety, and quality goals.
Coordinate daily construction activities among subcontractors, suppliers, and field engineers.
Conduct daily site walks to monitor safety, cleanliness, and work quality.
Ensure adherence to site-specific safety plans and enforce compliance with OSHA and client-specific requirements.
Lead daily morning huddles and support weekly trade coordination meetings.
Assist in implementing the Last Planner System, including look-ahead planning, constraint removal, and percent plan complete tracking.
Monitor short-interval schedules and communicate updates to trades and senior field leadership.
Maintain accurate daily reports, safety logs, and field documentation.
Support installation verification for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, structural elements, and finish scopes.
Coordinate inspections and manage field punch lists with the quality assurance/quality control and commissioning teams.
Assist in managing material deliveries, laydown planning, and on-site logistics.
Help enforce jobsite organization and secure work areas in line with lean construction principles.
Facilitate resolution of field issues by escalating them to senior staff and design partners as needed.
Perform and verify field measurements to validate installation tolerances and conformance to approved documents.
Support site coordination efforts, including utility conflicts, slab penetrations, and rough-in inspections.
Assist with field layout verification based on submittals, shop drawings, and as-built conditions.
Coordinate with city inspectors, special inspectors, and third-party consultants to ensure compliance with code and inspection requirements.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in mission-critical or MEP-intensive projects is preferred.

About Alston Construction:

Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor, with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For over 35 years we have delivered on our promises to our employees, clients, and business partners. We offer extremely competitive salaries, a superb benefits package, and a great place to work! In addition to routinely receiving awards for our projects and safety performance, we have also received numerous “Best Places to Work” awards!

We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values: commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. As our CEO, Paul Little, says “In order to be successful at Alston Construction, you must enjoy seeing success in others.” If this sounds like you and what you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Our top tier benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription safety glasses, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance/AD&D, HSA, health FSA, dependent daycare FSA, EAP, 401(k), Roth 401(k), After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion; paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, Tickets at Work, paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage) and more!

Job Summary: The MEP Assistant Superintendent supports the Project Superintendent and Senior Superintendent in managing field operations for mission-critical data center projects. This role is ideal for a highly organized and proactive individual with a strong foundation in construction coordination, safety enforcement, and subcontractor management. The MEP Assistant Superintendent plays a key part in driving project progress, maintaining site safety, and supporting the successful delivery of technically complex infrastructure in the field.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include:

Support the Project Superintendent in supervising field operations, ensuring alignment with schedule, safety, and quality goals.
Coordinate daily construction activities among subcontractors, suppliers, and field engineers.
Conduct daily site walks to monitor safety, cleanliness, and work quality.
Ensure adherence to site-specific safety plans and enforce compliance with OSHA, client-specific requirements.
Lead daily morning huddles and support weekly trade coordination meetings.
Assist in implementing the Last Planner System including look-ahead planning, constraint removal, and PPC tracking.
Monitor short-interval schedules and communicate updates to trades and senior field leadership.
Maintain accurate daily reports, safety logs, and field documentation.
Support installation verification for MEP systems, structural elements, and finish scopes.
Coordinate inspections and manage field punchlists with the QA/QC and commissioning teams.
Assist in managing material deliveries, laydown planning, and on-site logistics.
Help enforce jobsite organization and secure work areas in line with lean construction principles.
Facilitate resolution of field issues by escalating to senior staff and design partners as needed.
Perform and verify field measurements to validate installation tolerances and conformance to approved documents.
Support site coordination efforts including utility conflicts, slab penetrations, and rough-in inspections.
Assist with field layout verification based on submittals, shop drawings, and as-built conditions.
Coordinate with city inspectors, special inspectors, and third-party consultants to ensure compliance with code and inspection requirements.

Education, Experience, and Licensing/Certifications include:

Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial or industrial construction, preferably in mission-critical or MEP-intensive projects.
Strong knowledge of electrical systems including medium voltage distribution, UPS, switchgear, and grounding.
Understanding of commissioning processes, IST protocols, and startup procedures.
OSHA 30-hour Safety Certification.
First Aid/CPR Certification.

Alston Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Company

Alston Construction

Builds industrial and commercial facilities

Alston Construction builds warehouses, factories and commercial buildings for owners and developers across the United States. Its project work also spans healthcare, education and offices, serving organizations that need facilities built around their operations. Through design-build contracts, it brings architects, engineers and construction professionals together to plan and complete a facility, while its construction management service guides projects from early planning through closeout. The company earns revenue through contracts for construction and project management, with work organized around each client's building requirements. With operating roots in 1986, Alston is headquartered in Sacramento, California.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Sacramento, CA
Founded: 1986

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