Superintendent Mission Critical – Jackson, MS

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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 to include: 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 youre looking for wed 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!



Project Location: Jackson MS (On-site Travel Required)



Job Summary: The Superintendent is responsible for leading the field execution of mechanical electrical and plumbing systems with an emphasis on electrical infrastructure commissioning and energy safety. This role ensures successful installation energization and testing of complex systems including UPS generators switchgear BMS EPMS and other low voltage controls. This position works closely with trade contractors commissioning agents engineers and client representatives to ensure timely delivery of a fully functional and operational facility.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include:

Serve as the on-site authority overseeing field operations from site development through commissioning.
Lead the implementation of Lean Construction practices including Pull Planning Make-Ready planning Percent Plan Complete (PPC) tracking and continuous improvement cycles through the Last Planner System.
Supervise all electrical field installations including medium voltage low voltage switchgear UPS systems and grounding.
Lead commissioning integration efforts across all MEP systems including electrical mechanical and controls.
Serve as Energy Marshal for the project overseeing all LOTO plans energization events and enforcement of NFPA 70E compliance.
Coordinate startup pre-functional testing functional performance testing and Integrated Systems Testing (IST) activities.
Oversee the installation and validation of low-voltage systems such as BMS EPMS fire alarm access control and structured cabling.
Collaborate with commissioning authorities (CxA) to maintain alignment with project milestones and owner requirements.
Conduct field walks installation reviews and quality inspections to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications.
Work with BIM/VDC teams to ensure constructability and field validation of electrical layouts and routing.
Track MEP and commissioning progress deficiencies and corrective actions in collaboration with QA/QC teams.
Participate in factory witness testing site acceptance testing (SAT) and turnover documentation reviews.
Coordinate closely with utility companies city inspectors and third-party testing agents during major electrical milestones.
Support O&M; manual collection closeout process and client training on system operations
Drive the development and maintenance of the six-week look-ahead and constraint log through collaborative planning with trade partners.
Integrate Lean planning with the Master Schedule (P6 or equivalent) and collaborate closely with schedulers to ensure field-level commitments reflect the critical path.
Champion transparency trust and team buy-in across all planning phases using visual management tools (takt boards zone maps etc.).
Safety Management

Lead a culture of safety excellence through jobsite enforcement of OSHA and client-specific protocols.
Conduct daily safety inspections manage JHAs lead toolbox talks and foster leading-indicator tracking programs such as safety observations and Stretch & Flex.
Act as an empowered safety leader correcting unsafe behaviors and conditions in real time.
Quality Control

Implement QA/QC procedures in coordination with project quality managers and the commissioning team.
Ensure proper documentation and execution of pre-functional checklists testing protocols and final punchlist resolution.
Lead quality-focused field walks and trade audits to uphold first-install excellence.
Site Logistics & Risk Management

Design and maintain comprehensive logistics plans for material flow laydown vertical transportation and trade sequencing.
Anticipate bottlenecks maintain clear access paths for MEP rough-in and proactively manage space in high-congestion zones.
Evaluate and mitigate risks related to schedule safety weather and trade conflicts.
Client & Stakeholder Communication

Act as the primary field contact for client representatives third-party consultants and design teams.
Lead job walks support status updates and ensure alignment between the field team and owner expectations.
Promote professional and proactive communication at all project stages.