MEP Manager

STV • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

STV is seeking an experienced Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP) Manager to join its growing project management and construction management team in New Jersey/Philadelphia. The role represents K-12 owners on complex capital improvement programs, facility expansions, renovations, and new construction projects. As an owner's representative and trusted advisor, the MEP Manager manages field construction activities related to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and supports multidisciplinary teams throughout project delivery. The position reports to an STV Senior Project Manager or Project Executive.

The MEP Manager is responsible for driving project scope, budget, schedule, quality, stakeholder coordination, and risk management while supporting successful outcomes for education clients. Depending on the project, responsibilities may span programming, budgeting, planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, activation, move management, occupancy, and closeout. The role supports academic projects intended to improve learning environments and K-12 systems throughout the region.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of project management experience supporting K-12, higher education, or academic facilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing capital projects valued at $50 million or greater.
• Proven ability to manage multiple on-site activities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Ability to develop creative and practical solutions to complex project challenges while maintaining schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Kahua.
• PMP, CCM, PE, RA, LEED AP, DBIA, or another relevant professional certification.
• Experience delivering projects in occupied environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as STV’s authorized representative for K-12 capital projects from planning through occupancy and closeout.
• Manage field activities related to MEP systems.
• Participate in project phases including programming, budgeting, planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, activation, move management, and closeout, depending on the project.
• Develop and monitor field reports.
• Establish, maintain, and monitor project schedules and milestone deliverables to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Facilitate meetings in conjunction with the project manager to move the project forward.
• Evaluate project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively resolve issues affecting construction.
• Review and negotiate change orders, invoices, and contractor pay applications to confirm alignment with work in place.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and transit and parking where applicable
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

What This Job Offers

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