Facility MEP IE Lead (51187)

About the Company

Gradian creates custom-engineered thermal management solutions for markets that thrive on flexibility, creativity, and bold ideas. From humble beginnings to becoming an emergent multi-brand manufacturing leader, we’ve grown by bringing in great people and empowering them to do great work. At Gradian, we believe innovation happens when everyone contributes, diversity of thought is celebrated, and people feel supported in their growth. We take pride in working hard together—tackling challenges, solving problems, and having fun along the way. As we expand into both emerging and mission-critical industries, we stay committed to delivering efficient, competitive, and sustainable heating and cooling technologies. Throughout your career here, you’ll have the chance to directly shape the foundation for what's next in our industry.

About the Role

The MEP IE Lead is responsible for overseeing projects related to the assigned sub-project group, focusing on either Facilities & Office/Human Services or Line Start-Up. This role ensures all project requirements are identified, specified, and completed on time and within budget, working closely with general contractors and Gradian personnel.

Responsibilities

• Building MEP IE Lead
  • Define overall building specifications, permitting, and code requirements.
  • Ensure accessibility of the facility (roads, parking, safe access).
  • Oversee facilities security needs during and post-construction.
  • Manage internal and external structures, including design and permitting.
  • Coordinate office and enclosure planning.
  • Address energy requirements: gas, electrical, renewable energy, and high/low voltage power needs.
• Office/Human Services Planning
  • Plan facilities requirements based on occupancy and headcount.
  • Design safe environments for employees, including travel within and outside the facility.
  • Establish required break areas and support for office and direct labor personnel.
  • Manage furniture planning, layout, supplier coordination, and budget.
• Manufacturing Line MEP IE Lead
  • Represent facilities in line design to ensure all MEP requirements are clear and available.
  • Oversee bay preparation for manufacturing line ramp-up.
  • Collaborate with line leadership to define needs and develop MEP plans with timelines supporting start-up.
  • Provide Process FMEA support for new lines.
• Lead all phases of assigned projects, ensuring requirements are understood and questions addressed promptly.
• Develop and maintain project lists, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, equipment suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address schedule, cost, and quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards, local building codes, environmental regulations, and company policies.
• Review change orders and propose approval to the Facilities VP based on budget and building specifications.
• Conduct project meetings and provide status updates to the Project Manager.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure the general contractor maintains an accurate project timeline and R.A.I.L.
• Deliver assigned projects on time and within budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of project management experience or related engineering project deployment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing facility requirements, including utilities, process equipment, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and infrastructure.

Skills

• Excellent project leadership.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Working Conditions

• Frequent presence at construction sites.
• Occasional travel to vendors, contractors, and equipment suppliers.
• Ability to work in outdoor construction environments and manufacturing facilities as needed.

Success Measures

• Projects completed on time and within budget.
• Zero lost-time safety incidents.
• Successful commissioning and operational readiness of the facility.
• High stakeholder satisfaction and effective coordination among project teams.
• Compliance with all regulatory, quality, and contractual requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental plans.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Group term life insurance coverage.
• HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care plans available.
• 8 paid holidays, 4 floating holidays, and generous PTO policy.
• 401k matching.
• Company-paid events.
• Annual safety shoe allowance.
• Education assistance program.