Senior Project Manager MEP

Turner & Townsend•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager, MEP leads planning, coordination, and delivery of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems for large-scale and complex construction projects. Serving as a trusted client advisor, this role provides technical leadership and project management expertise to deliver MEP systems safely, on schedule, within budget, and to high standards of quality and operational performance. The role manages multidisciplinary teams across the full project lifecycle, from design through construction, commissioning, and turnover. The position includes managing MEP scope, schedules, budgets, risks, project controls, procurement, and stakeholder communications; coordinating designers, contractors, vendors, and commissioning agents; reviewing technical documentation; overseeing installation and commissioning; resolving project challenges; and reporting to clients and senior leadership. The role also mentors junior team members and contributes to project management best practices. SOX control responsibilities may apply. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Building Services Engineering, or a related field.
At least 8 years of experience managing MEP systems on large-scale commercial, healthcare, life sciences, industrial, mission-critical, or data center projects.
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building systems infrastructure.
Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary project teams, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
Strong understanding of construction delivery methodologies, commissioning, project controls, and contract administration.
Ability to review construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical documentation.
Experience managing budgets, forecasts, schedules, risk registers, and project reporting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent project management tools.
Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications such as PMP, PE, CCM, LEED, or equivalent credentials.

Responsibilities

Lead MEP project delivery from design through construction, commissioning, and turnover.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and stakeholder communications for MEP workstreams.
Serve as the primary client contact for MEP matters and provide strategic project guidance.
Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and commissioning agents to support project execution.
Review and validate MEP designs, specifications, technical submittals, and construction documents.
Monitor construction progress and oversee MEP installation for compliance with quality, safety, and performance requirements.
Lead MEP coordination meetings and facilitate resolution of technical and construction challenges.
Manage project controls, including forecasting, budgeting, cost management, and schedule analysis.
Support procurement strategies, contractor selection, and contract administration.
Oversee testing, commissioning, startup, and handover to ensure operational readiness.
Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Drive value engineering, constructability reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Prepare executive-level reports, project updates, and presentations for clients and senior leadership.
Mentor junior team members and contribute to the development of project management best practices.
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.