MEP Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Aid the preconstruction team in developing early MEPFP budgets and system selections.
• Create project-specific MEPFP scopes and responsibility matrices.
• Secure and review subcontractor proposals and change orders.
• Influence value engineering decisions to keep within budget and minimize scope impacts.
• Lead MEPFP subcontractor scoping and recommend award candidates.
• Identify early procurement items and facilitate expedited release processes if necessary to meet project schedules.
• Manage design constraint logs to ensure design and project schedules are maintained.
• Participate in design meetings throughout the project lifecycle and assist with handoffs to PM/VDC teams.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate MEPFP-related activities from design through construction, commissioning, and owner training.
• Establish design checkpoints and review them for compliance, quality, and scope accuracy.
• Manage MEPFP budgets and provide periodic cost updates, including justifying any cost changes.
• Develop phasing plans and construction sequencing strategies.
• Resolve conflicts among MEPFP trades.
• Leverage relationships to enhance client and owner involvement and advance business objectives.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
• At least 5 years of MEP design or design-built PM experience, with working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection construction procedures and practices.
• Professional Engineering License preferred but not required.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to interpret trade-specific plans, prints, specifications, schematics, and applicable codes.
• Knowledge of MEPFP system types and historical pricing.
• Strong independent review of drawings and specifications, with the ability to identify scope gaps and implement value engineering.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and digital coordination tools.
• Self-directed with strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.