Senior MEP Operations Lead

ACI Worldwide; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with employer matching

Hybrid work model

Employee stock ownership program

Career development opportunities

Transit pass reimbursement

4 weeks vacation

Job summary

Pomerleau Construction is seeking a Senior MEP Operations Lead to coordinate mechanical and electrical activities on large-scale projects. You will provide technical leadership, manage MEP scopes, and support project teams with proactive problem-solving.

This role requires strong coordination across trades and a clear focus on commissioning deliverables. With 8–10 years of relevant experience and a degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, you will contribute to high-profile Canadian

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of mechanical and electrical experience in the construction industry.
• University Degree/Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Proven track record of coordination and teamwork on MEP projects.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the MEP execution on assigned projects.
• Provide MEP expertise for the assigned projects.
• Act as electromechanical reference on complex projects (design, construction, commissioning).
• Lead MEP Operations, mitigate risks, validate constructability and build estimates, and manage MEP scopes and trade partners.
• Support and guide junior MEP Ops team members and ensure commissioning deliverables are met.

Skills

MEP coordination

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical)

Job description

As a Senior MEP Operations Lead within the Building and Operations team at Pomerleau Construction, you play a key role in coordinating mechanical and electrical activities across large-scale building and infrastructure projects – ranging from $1.5 million to upwards of $1 billion. Your expertise ensures smooth execution and compliance, while supporting project teams with technical leadership and proactive problem-solving

What you will do

• Overall success of the MEP execution on the assigned projects.
• Provide MEP expertise for the assigned projects.
• Act as an electromechanical reference on projects of great complexity or scope (design, construction, commissioning)
• Execute the role of MEP Operations Lead by.
  • a. Act proactively to predict and mitigate risks
  • b. Validate constructability (costs) and build estimate (procurement).
  • i. This includes supporting the project team for all MEP items.
  • c. Optimize the proposed electromechanical concepts while complying with contractual obligations, including information related with procurement
  • d. Managing the MEP Scopes and Trade Partners
  • e. Manage relationships to ensure trust and long-term relationships.
  • f. Support, guide, and manage junior MEP Ops team memebers, . (this includes weekly 1-2-1s).
  • g. Provide leadership to ensure that commissioning requirements and deliverables are met.
  • h. Support the project team in the preparation and validation of construction schedules and commissioning, with technical reviews of specialty shop drawings and with procurement (costs).
  • i. Ensure proper coordination of work and deliverables between professionals and specialized partners.
• Actively engage (as required by the Operations Manager) in the remaining design development phase to ensure that the project objectives are met.
• Actively engage in the project schedule development to ensure that a viable achievable schedule is created.
• Being on the site to assist with the management of the day to day MEP operations and supporting of the site staff.
• Approve Quality and Commissioning plans from our MEP trade partners.
• Drive the Commissioning Process, including the management of the third party Cx agent.
• Participate in meetings as required.

This role could be for you if you have:

• 8-10 years of mechanical and electrical experience in the construction industry.
• A University Degree/Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a combination of education and industry experience.
• A proven track record of mechanical and electrical coordination and team collaboration.

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement — get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

The expected compensation range posted for this role applies to available work locations in Ontario and/or British Columbia. Offered compensation may vary from the posted range based on a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and the final job for which they are hired. Please view this job on Pomerleau’s official Career Site if the posted compensation range is unavailable on a third‑party job board.

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work.

For the past six years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.