MEP Manager (Austin)

Turner Construction Company • Austin, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The MEP Manager oversees and directs preconstruction, engineering, and field installation of all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, low-voltage, and fire sprinkler systems. The role reports to the Project Manager and Project Executive and oversees the daily activities of the MEP Engineer, MEP Superintendent, and their subordinates.

The MEP Manager develops and maintains relationships with engineers, design consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and owner representatives to keep project work aligned with client goals and expectations from initiation through completion. The role requires comprehensive understanding of contract documents, including Turner’s contract, plans, specifications, and applicable codes, and includes leading, supervising, and developing Turner MEP staff.

The manager oversees MEP procurement, budgets, quality, safety, engineering, coordination, scheduling, installation, commissioning, and close-out. Duties may also include other assignments. Work may take place in active construction areas, and the employee may encounter moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and caustic chemicals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of experience with progressively responsible exposure to the design, cost, sequence, logistics, and field installation of mechanical and electrical systems, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Ability to identify design features that command cost premiums and recommend alternatives that deliver comparable or improved function.
• Demonstrated ability to present technical material.
• Very strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Knowledge of project management and scheduling software is desirable.
• Ability to implement leading-edge technologies to benefit the project.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct preconstruction, engineering, and field installation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Develop and maintain relationships with engineers, design consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and owner representatives to align project work with client goals and expectations.
• Understand and manage 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 the MEP Engineer, MEP Superintendent, and their subordinates.
• Manage MEP procurement, project budgets, quality, safety, engineering, coordination, scheduling, installation, commissioning, and close-out processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior