MEP Manager | Luxury High Rise Developer | $175k-$200k

About the Role

This established NYC-based real estate development and construction firm, known for delivering large-scale ground-up luxury residential developments throughout New York City, is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented MEP Project Manager to join their growing team in Brooklyn, NY. The individual will oversee all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety coordination for large-scale luxury residential developments, working closely with ownership, consultants, subcontractors, and field teams to ensure successful execution from preconstruction through turnover.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Executive (PE) in all assigned projects and tasks, ranging from preconstruction, subcontractor buyout, through construction management, and project closeout.
• Provide leadership to the project team alongside the PE, ensuring project completion within budget, schedule, and conformance with design documents.
• Develop and execute the bidding strategy with the PE and VP of Construction, including development of the project scope, schedule, and bid leveling.
• Develop logistics plans with PMs/superintendent to ensure subcontractors complete their work efficiently and in a coordinated manner.
• Review all subcontracts and purchase orders with the PE prior to issuance.
• Establish regularly scheduled ROJ meetings with procurement and PMs to review submittals/approvals, equipment/material lead times, manpower projections, and the project schedule.
• Track and monitor open items, RFIs, and change order tracking.
• Manage the DOB Permitting and Permit Closeout/Letters of Completion process.
• Problem-solve delays, emergencies, or issues that arise during preconstruction and construction.
• Attend onsite walkthroughs with subcontractors as directed.
• Participate in weekly design calls and internal coordination meetings.
• Coordinate assigned subcontractors during construction.
• Generate subcontractor change orders, RFIs, requisitions, and completion charts.
• Coordinate subcontractor schedules from the PE master schedule.
• Manage material delivery schedules and projections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Construction site (field-based) experience is a must.
• Experience with ground-up residential work is a plus.