MEP Project Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate expert understanding of MEP Construction Drawings and Documentation.
• Interpret MEP construction plans, technical specifications, and submission requirements with the ability to identify potential coordination issues or scope gaps.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to define MEP scope and determine optimal delivery methods, including phasing plans for occupied facilities.
• Provide oversight of prime contracts, subcontracts, and vendor agreements, particularly related to MEP trades, to ensure alignment with company interests and maintain positive client relationships.
• Manage the design process and coordinate closely between MEP design consultants and field installation teams.
• Lead a small to mid-sized team, providing technical guidance and direction on MEP systems to ensure project success.
• Forecast costs for upcoming MEP activities, and manage RFIs, submittals, equipment lead times, schedules, budgets, and scopes through project management software.
• Develop bid packages for MEP scopes and procure proposals in adherence to client policies and procurement requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact with clients throughout the duration of the project, including regular progress reporting and coordination updates related to MEP systems.
• Identify potential project risks, particularly related to system outages or shutdowns, and develop mitigation strategies in coordination with facilities and subcontractors.
• Facilitate MEP-focused coordination meetings and track action items and resolutions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Create and maintain project schedules, including phased MEP implementation plans to accommodate existing building operations and minimize disruptions.

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Cultivate strong relationships with clients and consultants to effectively coordinate MEP scopes and make timely decisions.
• Demonstrate exceptional organization, with the ability to manage multiple MEP-intensive projects or phases concurrently.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills, along with a proactive and independent work ethic.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project or Primavera P6, Microsoft Office Suite, and Bluebeam.
• Familiarity with MEP coordination software (Navisworks or Revit) is a plus.
• Able to review and understand ARCH & MEP drawings and reports, with a focus on constructability, sequencing, and system integration within active facilities.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management.
• 5-7 years of relevant construction industry experience with direct responsibility for MEP systems.
• Preferably experienced in healthcare, institutional, or infrastructure projects with active building conditions and system upgrades.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• 401(k)-retirement plan
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Pay

$90,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year