MEP Manager II (Austin, TX) - Austin Commercial

Austin Careers•Austin, TX

About The Position

Austin Commercial is seeking an MEP Manager II for a large healthcare project in Austin, Texas. The role provides oversight and coordination for installation of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sheet metal, insulation, sprinkler, and life safety systems on Austin Commercial projects. The MEP Manager works with project teams and trade partners to ensure systems are installed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project schedules, quality standards, project requirements, and applicable building codes. The position evaluates design complexity, constructability, costs, and maintenance considerations; coordinates MEP scopes and shop drawings; oversees equipment delivery and installation quality; and serves as a technical resource for owners, architects, subcontractors, and inspectors. It also manages certificate-of-occupancy requirements for life safety systems and reviews proposed changes and subcontractor pay requests for accuracy and timeliness.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in construction management/science, engineering, or a related field.
At least 8 years of comparable MEP experience with a general contractor, electrical contractor, or mechanical contractor.
Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training; may be obtained within the first year of employment.
Proficiency with project management software.
Proficiency with cost projection, scheduling, financial analysis, budget reviews, and labor reports.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare construction experience with low-voltage systems such as nurse call, fire alarm, access control, security, and communications infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Coordinate MEP trades, space management, constructability studies, and the overall MEP scope.
Manage certificate-of-occupancy requirements and coordinate required kitchen, computer room, and health final inspections.
Review subcontractor submittals and shop drawings for completeness, adequacy, routing, dimensions, and code compliance.
Evaluate mechanical and electrical design complexity, construction costs, and maintenance considerations.
Ensure design constructability and compatibility with local building codes.
Serve as a technical resource in meetings with owners and architects, explaining building systems and anticipated design difficulties.
Attend weekly meetings with owners, architects, and subcontractors; discuss scope, phasing, scheduling, and quality issues.
Hold separate meetings with mechanical and electrical contractors as needed.
Ensure timely submission of mechanical and electrical shop drawings and on-time delivery of equipment.
Use overlay or CAD systems to identify and prevent space requirement conflicts, and coordinate shop drawings between subcontractors.
Check mechanical, plumbing, and piping installations, oversee mechanical rough-ins, and perform QA/QC of mechanical systems.
Review electrical shop drawings, including slab rough-ins, switchgear layouts, riser diagrams, and emergency generator equipment placement; inspect electrical work for quality, schedule, and compliance.
Meet regularly with city electrical inspectors and inspect electrical work in progress.
Coordinate with city fire department inspectors, review fire sprinkler shop drawings, coordinate tamper and flow switches with fire alarms, and inspect sprinkler work for quality and completeness.
Inspect and coordinate installation of life safety systems, including smoke evacuation, pressurized building areas, fire control centers, building and elevator distress communications, and fire extinguishers.
Review proposed changes for cost and schedule impacts and resolve technical problems with the architect.
Review subcontractor pay requests and resolve payment issues.
Act as a liaison among owners, architects, general contractors, and associated disciplines.