Senior MEP Manager
LVI Associates · Illinois, United States · 2 days ago
Project ManagementFull-time
About the role
The MEP Construction Manager acts as the owner's or contractor's on-site representative, overseeing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building systems from design through project closeout. They ensure all systems meet requirements for scope, schedule, budget, and long-term performance.
Responsibilities
- Manage complex tasks with minimal supervision, support project leadership, and align work with organizational and client objectives.
- Act as a critical on-site leader and technical authority, acting as the primary interface between the owner, contractor, and delivery teams across all phases of a project.
- Ensure all MEP systems are designed, procured, installed, tested, and documented in full alignment with the owner's requirements, project objectives, and operational expectations.
- Safeguard project outcomes across scope, schedule, cost, quality, operability, maintainability, and long-term asset performance.
- Lead coordination efforts, resolve technical challenges, identify and mitigate risk, and ensure alignment across multiple stakeholders.
- Represent the organization's core values, client expectations, and operational standards, maintaining clear communication, accountability, and professionalism across all internal and external interactions.
Requirements
- 10+ years MEP / construction experience across mission-critical or complex commercial projects.
- Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems, including commissioning.
- Proven ability to manage contractors, coordinate trades, and drive delivery across project phases.
- Experience owning scope, schedule, cost, and risk within multi-stakeholder environments.