MEP Manager (San Antonio)

Turner Construction Company • San Antonio, TX

6d • 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 manages MEP procurement, project budgets, quality, safety, engineering, coordination, scheduling, installation, commissioning, and close-out processes.

The manager develops and maintains relationships with engineers, design consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and owner’s representatives to align project delivery with client goals and expectations. The role requires comprehensive understanding of contract documents, plans, specifications, and applicable codes, as well as the ability to identify costly design features and recommend alternatives that deliver comparable or improved function.

The MEP Manager leads, supervises, and develops Turner MEP staff, including overseeing the daily activities of Engineer-MEP, Superintendent-MEP, and their subordinates. The role reports to the Project Manager and Project Executive. Work may include other duties as assigned. The position involves construction-site conditions and physical activities such as climbing stairs and ladders, navigating work areas under construction, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of experience with progressively responsible exposure to design, cost, sequence, logistics, and field installations of mechanical and electrical systems, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Very strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify design features that command cost premiums and recommend alternatives that deliver comparable or improved function.
• Demonstrated ability to present technical material.
• Ability to perform occasional climbing of permanent and temporary stairs and ladders, use construction personnel hoists, and negotiate work areas under construction.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; sit, talk, hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• LEED accreditation.
• Knowledge of project management and scheduling software.
• 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’s representatives to align project execution with client goals and expectations.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge and understanding of contract documents, plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Lead, supervise, and develop Turner MEP staff, including providing input on or completing performance appraisals.
• Oversee the 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.

What This Job Offers

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