MEP Construction Manager (PM)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of MEP scope—from preconstruction planning through turnover and closeout.
• Develop and maintain the MEP project schedule, identifying milestones, critical activities, and long-lead equipment.
• Cook up coordination activities across all MEP disciplines, including alignment of project deliverables with design teams, owners, general contractors, and subcontractors.
• Oversee MEP procurement: equipment, materials, subcontracting packages, and vendor services.
• Manage project change orders, scope clarifications, and budget updates.

MEP Coordination

• Review and approve MEP shop drawings, submittals, BIM models, RFIs, and vendor documentation.
• Ensure integration of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and low-voltage systems.
• Resolve design conflicts and field coordination issues in collaboration with MEP Coordinator, Superintendent, and engineering teams.
• Facilitate clash detection reviews and coordination meetings (BIM, 3D model, or field-based).

Financial Management

• Develop and track MEP budgets, cost forecasts, buyout strategies, and cash-flow projections.
• Review and approve subcontractor billing, supplier invoices, and progress payments.
• Identify cost risks and opportunities; maintain financial controls throughout project life cycle.
• Manage contract compliance, contractual deliverables, and claims/mitigation as needed.

Quality, Safety, and Compliance

• Ensure MEP activities comply with project specifications, plans, codes, and industry standards.
• Support QA/QC processes, inspections, testing requirements, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure subcontractors adhere to site safety requirements and OSHA regulations.
• Coordinate MEP inspections with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).

Commissioning & Turnover

• Develop or support the commissioning plan for MEP systems, including functional testing and startup.
• Track mechanical completion, pre-functional checks, functional testing, and documentation.
• Work with commissioning agents, engineers, and owners to resolve deficiencies.
• Support preparation of O&M manuals, as-builts, test reports, and turnover packages.

Leadership & Communication

• Lead MEP progress meetings and coordinate with the full project team.
• Manage subcontractor performance, manpower planning, and resource allocation.
• Provide clear reporting on progress, risks, and impacts to senior leadership and clients.
• Mentor junior engineers, coordinators, and assistant project managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Construction Management, or related engineering field.
• Equivalent field experience in MEP-heavy construction is also acceptable.
• 5–15+ years of experience managing MEP scopes (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection).
• Proven experience delivering commercial, industrial, healthcare, data center, or institutional projects.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, construction sequencing, and project controls.
• Proficiency with construction management software (Procore, Autodesk Build, PlanGrid, Bluebeam, MS Project, Primavera P6).
• Effective communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors, complex phasing, and large equipment installations.

Preferred (Nice-to-Have)

• Experience with commissioning and turnover processes.
• BIM coordination experience (Navisworks, Revit).
• OSHA 30 certification or equivalent.
• PE license or trade license (mechanical/electrical/plumbing) is a plus.