Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Superintendent

Employer : EllisDon Corporation

Position : Mechanical and Electrical Superintendent

Terms of Employment : Full-time / Permanent

Business Address : 350-13775 Commerce Parkway, Richmond, BC V6V 2V4

Employment Address : 650 W 41st Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 2M9

Hours of Work : 40 hours / week

Benefits : Eligible for discretionary bonuses and / or salary increases in accordance with company policy. Eligible for extended medical insurance, dental insurance, mental health support, disability insurance and pension plan.

Salary : $114,500 - $125,000 CAD per annum (salaried)

Contact : Please send resumes to and include Mechanical and Electrical Superintendent in the email subject line.

Duties :

• Supervise and coordinate M&E activities with Area Superintendents
• Review and understand M&E contracts
• Provide direction and coordination during commissioning and closeout of all building M&E systems with M&E coordinators, M&E contractors and commissioning agent
• Plan the M&E components of a major construction project and provide input to construction schedule(s) in conjunction with the Project Manager and Scheduler
• Project Start up Mechanical and Electrical requirements
• Assist Engineers and Consultant with M&E design
• Develop Water main and Sanitary ERP
• Provide design and constructability reviews for mechanical and electrical building systems
• Review M&E changes received from the architect, and M&E subconsultants to ensure they comply with the project specification
• Coordinate M&E trades with other scopes of work
• Review M&E contractors’ submittals, ITPs, QA / QC program, execution plans and provide input and feedback
• Work with M&E contractors on submittal reviews, engineering conflicts, field conflicts
• Supervise and oversee M&E contractors onsite in relation to their scopes of work
• Schedule and conduct regular inspections of M&E work scopes
• Lead M&E project meetings with internal and external parties to monitor and support the team’s ongoing progression of building systems for the construction project
• Delegate and manage work of others either through direct or indirect people management
• Coach and develop M&E coordinators, Assistant Superintendents and Superintendents in relation to M&E field to help develop skills and knowledge
• Prepare daily Superintendent reports, safety inspections, PSA, QA / QC audits
• Financial Management : Understand M&E budgets, Billing and Invoicing
• Identify and track deficiencies to resolve within contractual timelines
• Attend and conduct regular meetings

Requirements :

• An engineering degree or construction technology diploma is required
• Six to eight years of experience working on projects with M&E field-related scopes of work
• Advanced knowledge of various construction disciplines, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, quality control and engineering drawings
• Good understanding of M&E building codes and standards (BC Building Code)
• Ability to quickly identify problem situations, evaluate alternative causes, produce workable solutions and lead a large team to successful completion

Working Conditions :

Exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, severely adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.

Personal risks require safety equipment or precautions to be followed closely.