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Traveling MEP Manager - MSG - Data Centers

Turner Construction Company · Des Moines, IA · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time

Full-time salaried exempt position based in San Antonio, TX, supporting an Advanced Technology project across Data Center, Pharmaceutical, Industrial/Manufacturing, and EV/Battery/Renewables market segments.

About the Role

Oversee and direct preconstruction, engineering, and field installation of all Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) systems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain relationships with engineers, design consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and owner’s representatives to ensure alignment with client goals and expectations from project initiation to completion.
  • Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of contract documents (including Turner’s contract, plans, specifications, and applicable codes).
  • Lead, supervise, and develop Turner MEP staff, including providing input on or completing performance appraisals.
  • Oversee daily activities of Engineer-MEP, Superintendent-MEP, and subordinates.
  • Manage MEP procurement, project budgets, quality, safety, engineering, coordination, scheduling, installation, commissioning, and close-out processes.
  • Identify design features that command cost premiums and recommend alternatives that deliver comparable or improved function.
  • Present technical material effectively.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and minimum 10 years’ experience with progressively more responsible exposure to design, cost, sequence, logistics, and field installations of Mechanical and Electrical systems (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
  • LEED accreditation preferred.
  • Very strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Knowledge of project management and scheduling software desirable.
  • Ability to implement leading-edge technologies to benefit the project.
  • Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands

  • Performance of duties may require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, use construction personnel hoists, climb ladders, and negotiate work areas under construction.
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; sit, talk, and hear (bells, whistles, etc.); stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

  • Exposure to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, or caustic chemicals may occur.
  • Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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