Senior MEP Manager / Systems Manager

Clark Construction Group•McLean, VA

5d•$110,000 - $220,000

About The Position

As a Senior MEP Systems Manager, you will contribute to construction projects from start to finish, using your expertise to support successful completion. You will oversee mechanical, electrical, plumbing, low-voltage, security, fire protection, controls, and other critical MEP systems, from submittals through closeout. The role involves coordinating design and trade activities, managing procurement and schedules, monitoring installation, and overseeing testing, commissioning, and closeout documentation. It also includes providing team leadership, developing industry relationships, supporting recruiting and staff development, and helping foster a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace. This is an active, hands-on position with substantial time on construction sites as well as desk work in an office. Site conditions may include variable weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined areas, uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, hoists, and moving mechanical equipment. The role is demanding and may require extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines, as well as responsiveness to time-sensitive issues and emergencies outside regular hours. Clark requires a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and conducts random quarterly screenings. Clark offers base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package. The base salary range is $110,000–$220,000; compensation may vary based on education, experience, skills, and geographic location.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in mechanical, electrical, or fire protection/life safety engineering, construction management, or a related discipline, or 15+ years of relevant experience; the posting describes the degree-or-experience qualification as preferred.
10+ years of experience in construction and managing MEP trades; general contractor experience preferred.
Experience successfully leading teams and working in MEP design review, drawing supervision, submittal review, field inspections, and testing and commissioning.
Experience on large-scale construction projects, with MEP trade-specific experience to create a vision that aligns the team toward desired results.
Detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Experience attracting, developing, and engaging diverse talent and fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture based on trust and respect.
Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changes during different phases of construction.
Demonstrated alignment with Clark’s Standards of Excellence, including being results-oriented, self-motivated, ethical, setting direction and executing, and building people, teams, and followership.
Ability to work actively on construction sites, including frequent standing and navigating uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists.
Ability to bend, kneel, reach, and frequently lift and carry materials up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively and visually read plans and inspect work.
Ability to work in variable weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined areas, and around moving mechanical equipment.
Flexibility to work extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines and respond to time-sensitive matters or emergencies outside regular hours.
Pass a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening; the company also conducts random quarterly screenings.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 10 certification.
P6 experience.
Procore experience.
General contractor experience.
Alignment with Clark Standards of Excellence: adaptable, team player, accountable, innovative, resilient, and builds relationships, in addition to the other listed standards.

Responsibilities

Analyze contract documents for constructability, code compliance, and functionality.
Lead MEP trade 3D coordination meetings and the coordinated-drawing submittal approval process.
Guide and monitor MEP trade coordination and installation on site.
Manage MEP trade material submittals in accordance with contract documents.
Manage MEP trade material tracking and procurement documentation.
Develop, monitor, and maintain the MEP schedule with the project field supervision team.
Review field installation.
Manage testing and commissioning efforts.
Review and advise on MEP requisitions and contract changes.
Handle delivery of MEP-related closeout documents.
Encourage and participate in staff training and development.
Use knowledge of MCA labor rates and NECA factors when reviewing proposals and change orders.
Provide leadership that fosters diversity, inclusion, and safety.
Develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win appropriate work.
Recruit, hire, develop, and retain outstanding employees.
Anticipate stakeholder needs, desires, and goals and work to exceed their expectations.
Mitigate risk through proactive, timely reduction of change-order exposures.
Follow Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws.
Monitor and respond to communications when business needs require attention, including time-sensitive matters or emergencies.