Traveling MEP Assistant Superintendent

FCL Builders LLC
  • Grand Rapids, MI
    9 days ago

    Job Description

    Build More Than Just Buildings-Build Your Career.

    At FCL, we don't just build buildings, we build communities, careers, relationships, and trust. As an Assistant MEP Superintendent, you'll support the field execution of complex, mission-critical data center projects. Working closely with the MEP Superintendent, project leadership, trade partners, and site teams, you'll help coordinate technical MEP systems, track field progress, support documentation, and keep work moving safely, efficiently, and to FCL's quality standards.

    If you're ready to grow your career in fast-paced, high-spec environments and enjoy helping turn complex plans into coordinated field execution, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

    Why Join FCL Builders?

    • Build Industry-Leading Projects: Support the delivery of cutting-edge, mission-critical data center facilities.
    • Become an Employee Owner: Partner with experienced professionals who are invested in your success.
    • Grow From the Field: Build hands-on leadership experience while supporting site execution and daily coordination.
    • Supportive Culture: We believe in teamwork, accountability, and having each other's back.
    • Great People, Great Workplace: FCL is proud to be a Great Place to Work-Certified company where culture comes first.

    What You'll Do:

    Pre-Construction & Planning

    • Assist with reviewing contract requirements, drawings, specifications, and MEP scopes to understand project expectations.
    • Collaborate with the MEP Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Engineer, and other Superintendents on site setup, sequencing, and logistics.
    • Participate in site walks to document existing conditions and help identify preconstruction risks.
    • Support long-lead item tracking, trade mobilization planning, and permitting coordination with AHJs.
    • Assist with BIM coordination reviews to help identify constructability concerns and potential clashes.

    Project Execution & Field Leadership

    • Support daily site operations and assist with coordination of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, low-voltage, and building automation systems.
    • Track work progress, assist with T&M documentation, and provide field information to support forecasting and cost control efforts.
    • Participate in daily and weekly subcontractor coordination meetings and follow up on assigned action items.
    • Help identify field issues or delays early and elevate recommended mitigation plans to the MEP Superintendent.
    • Assist with field inspections to verify installation accuracy, quality, and design compliance.
    • Maintain accurate daily logs, field documentation, as-built notes, and RFI support materials.
    • Support MEP schedule updates, commissioning readiness, sequencing, material flow, and BIM-based installation planning.

    Team, Client & Safety Leadership

    • Represent FCL professionally on site while supporting strong relationships with owners, consultants, inspectors, and trade partners.
    • Communicate with field teams to help align scope, schedule, responsibilities, and daily work plans.
    • Support jobsite safety by participating in toolbox talks, JHAs, site orientations, and enforcement of site-specific safety protocols.
    • Help maintain compliance with building codes, facility rules, client requirements, and FCL safety standards.

    What We're Looking For:

    • High School Diploma or GED.
    • Minimum of 3 years of field experience in commercial, industrial, or mission-critical construction, with exposure to MEP coordination preferred.
    • Working knowledge of construction sequencing, subcontractor coordination, site logistics, and quality control.
    • Familiarity with MEP systems, critical infrastructure, commissioning activities, and technical field documentation.
    • Ability to support daily reporting, field coordination, issue tracking, and follow-through on active job sites.

    Nice to Have:

    • OSHA 30 Certification.
    • Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, BIM, and Microsoft Office Suite.
    • Familiarity with IST protocols, commissioning documentation, and system turnover processes.

    What We Offer:

    • Competitive salary, bonus structure
    • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
    • Career development and mentorship programs
    • Comprehensive and competitive benefits (health, dental, vision and so much more!)
    • Paid time off and holidays
    • An inclusive, collaborative culture where your voice matters

    Ready to Lead What's Next? Apply today and let's build success together.

    Join FCL Builders and bring your passion, expertise, and leadership to a company that's building more than structures-we're building the future.

    FCL Builders is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.  All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected status.  FCL Builders does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

    FCL Builders participates in E-Verify, click here to view the Right to Work Poster.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationGrand Rapids, MI

    Skills

    • Automation Systemsunmatched
    • Building Codesunmatched
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    • Constructionunmatched
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    • Contract Requirementsunmatched
    • Contract Reviewunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
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    • Diversityunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Follow Throughunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Home Automationunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Low Voltage (LV)unmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP)unmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft Projectunmatched
    • Network Operations Centerunmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • On Site Supportunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Operationsunmatched
    • Plan Meetingsunmatched
    • Project Engineeringunmatched
    • Project Estimatesunmatched
    • Project Executionunmatched
    • Project Planningunmatched
    • Project Trackingunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
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    • Safety Trainingunmatched
    • Support Documentationunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
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    • Technical Writingunmatched

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