Senior MEP Manager / Systems Manager

Clark Construction Group, LLC•McLean, VA

6d•$110,000 - $220,000

About The Position

As a Senior MEP Systems Manager, you will contribute to construction projects from start to finish, applying your knowledge to drive successful completion. You will oversee all aspects of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, from submittal through closeout, including low-voltage, security, fire protection, controls, and other critical MEP systems. The role involves coordinating and managing MEP trades, schedules, materials, installation, testing, commissioning, and closeout while working with project field supervision and other stakeholders. This is an active, hands-on role spent significantly on construction sites, as well as in an office setting. The position requires adaptability to weather, noise, elevated or confined work areas, and active equipment. It is a demanding, high-performance environment that may require extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines, responsiveness to time-sensitive matters and emergencies, and compliance with safety policies and applicable laws. Pre-employment and random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty screenings are required.

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 labels the degree or experience as preferred).
10+ years of experience in construction and managing MEP trades; general contractor experience is preferred.
Experience leading teams and working in MEP design review, drawing supervision, submittal review, field inspections, and testing and commissioning.
Experience with large-scale construction and MEP trade-specific work, with the ability to create a vision that aligns the team to achieve desired results.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
People leadership experience attracting, developing, and engaging diverse talent, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture based on trust and respect.
Ability to mitigate risk through proactive and timely reduction of change order exposures.
Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changes during different phases of construction.
Demonstrated experience and alignment with Clark’s Standards of Excellence: results oriented, self-motivated, ethical, sets direction and executes, and builds people, teams, and followership.
Ability to work on foot frequently and navigate uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists.
Ability to bend, kneel, reach, and frequently lift and carry 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 active construction environments, including variable weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined areas, and areas with moving mechanical equipment.
Ability to work extended hours when needed and monitor and respond to communications for time-sensitive matters or emergencies.
Must complete pre-employment and random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty screenings.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 10 certification.
P6 experience.
Procore experience.
Alignment with Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, and sets direction and executes.

Responsibilities

Analyze contract documents for constructability, code compliance, and functionality.
Lead MEP trade 3D coordination meetings and the coordinated drawings 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.
Understand MCA labor rates and NECA factors when reviewing proposals and change orders.
Provide leadership that fosters diversity, inclusion, and safety.
Proactively identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win appropriate work.
Recruit, identify, hire, and retain outstanding industry talent.
Anticipate stakeholders’ needs, desires, and goals to exceed their expectations.