Senior Project Manager MEP
About The Position
The Senior Project Manager, MEP leads the planning, coordination, and delivery of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection (MEP/FP) systems for large-scale, complex construction projects. Acting as a trusted client advisor, this role provides technical leadership and project management expertise to ensure systems are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to high standards of quality and operational performance. The role oversees MEP delivery throughout the project lifecycle, from design through construction, commissioning, and turnover, while managing multidisciplinary teams and project controls.
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.
- 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 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.
- 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 resolve 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 client and leadership presentations.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to project management best practices.
Benefits
- A flexible working environment that supports work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
