MEP Project Manager / HPM

Hoar • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The MEP Project Manager is a technical member of the Program Management Consultant team assigned to oversee mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and low-voltage systems across the District’s K–12 Capital Improvement Program. Acting on behalf of the District, this role provides technical oversight to ensure building systems are safe, reliable, energy efficient, maintainable, and aligned with long-term operational and lifecycle objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline (Professional Engineer preferred).
• 10–15 years of experience overseeing MEP systems on large-scale public-sector building programs.
• Demonstrated experience with K–12 educational facilities, including classrooms, athletic facilities, auditoriums, and support spaces.
• Experience working within consultant-led program management teams supporting school districts or municipal owners.
• Deep technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building automation systems.
• Strong understanding of energy codes, commissioning, and sustainability best practices.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, BIM coordination platforms, and project management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level oversight of MEP design engineers and specialty consultants throughout all project phases.
• Review and evaluate MEP system designs for performance, code compliance, maintainability, and lifecycle cost efficiency.
• Ensure consistency with District standards for HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, fire protection, BAS, and low-voltage systems.
• Advise the District on system selection, equipment standardization, and sustainability strategies.
• Coordinate MEP scopes with architectural, structural, civil, technology, and security systems.
• Support the District and construction teams in resolving MEP-related RFIs, submittals, and constructability issues.
• Participate in field observations and coordination meetings to address system integration challenges.
• Monitor MEP-related costs and schedules to ensure compliance with approved E-SPLOST budgets.
• Support early equipment identification, long-lead procurement strategies, and phasing considerations.
• Assist with cost estimating, value engineering, and alternatives analysis for building systems.
• Support commissioning planning, execution, and documentation.
• Participate in system testing, acceptance, and turnover to District operations and maintenance teams.
• Assist with closeout, warranty tracking, and post-occupancy issue resolution.

What This Job Offers

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