MEP Manager, Mission Critical

Hourigan•Richmond, VA

12h

About The Position

Hourigan is seeking a collaborative and driven MEP Manager to join its Mission Critical and Data Center team. The role leads and manages construction startup and commissioning activities for mechanical, electrical, and control systems, ensuring adherence to contract documents and project schedules while collaborating with clients to meet project-specific goals. The MEP Manager has partial project ownership, including managing MEP trade contractors and vendors, budgets, procurement, documentation, schedules, change orders, quality control, and commissioning. The role coordinates equipment deliveries and critical-path work; oversees commissioning documentation, training, and handover; and uses BIM and VDC expertise to optimize system design and installation. The manager also supports site-specific safety planning and leads meetings for critical MEP activities. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with general contracting experience and relevant mission-critical, data center, hospital, or commissioning experience. Work may take place outdoors in varying weather and requires frequent physical activity, the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and a willingness to work early mornings and evenings as project needs require. Periodic travel may be required. Hourigan offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 5–7 years of general contracting experience, including at least 3 years of experience in mission-critical/data center projects, hospital construction, or MEP commissioning.
Expertise in MEP system design, installation, and commissioning.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including early mornings and evenings, to meet project needs.
Extensive experience and knowledge of construction estimating, means and methods, accounting, and document administration, with a thorough understanding of industry practices.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions, including heat and cold.
Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching above shoulder level, pushing, and pulling; occasional sitting and computer use.
Some periodic travel may be required.
Approach responsibilities and interactions with integrity, fairness, care, and concern; lead forward by creating possibilities and solutions; and consistently deliver beyond expectations.

Nice To Haves

Application of LEED certifications.
Experience with scheduling software, Textura, Procore, and Bluebeam.
Previous experience managing employees.

Responsibilities

Prepare project construction documents, including RFP packages, and ensure accurate MEP scope definitions.
Manage MEP trade contractors and vendors.
Manage and maintain project budgets.
Prepare and issue subcontract-specific terms and conditions for incorporation into the master subcontract during estimating.
Manage the commissioning process, coordinating third-party commissioning activities and overseeing system documentation, training, and handover.
Manage the master submittal schedule and submittal log.
Manage material tracking and deficiency logs.
Oversee equipment procurement and coordinate its integration into project execution.
Coordinate and track equipment deliveries and critical-path construction and startup activities.
Develop, track, and maintain the MEP critical-path schedule in alignment with project timelines.
Assist the Project Administrator with construction documentation as needed.
Manage Owner Change Order Requests from RFP through change-order submission.
Prepare and distribute subcontractor change orders and associated budget revisions.
Attend and participate in trade pre-construction meetings to review project requirements.
Develop and implement methods of procedure (MOP) for critical work in live environments.
Lead MEP systems construction quality-control processes and oversee startup and pretesting activities.
Apply BIM and VDC expertise to optimize system design and installation.
Help drive the site-specific safety plan and promote a safety-first mindset.
Organize and conduct project meetings for critical MEP activities.
Participate in Hourigan’s Safety and Health Management System by following safe work practices, raising concerns, attending and applying safety and health training, and helping eliminate hazards.