Senior MEP Operations Lead

Pomerleau; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP match

Hybrid work model

Employee stock ownership

Career development

Transit pass

4 weeks vacation

Job summary

Pomerleau is seeking a Senior MEP Operations Lead to coordinate mechanical and electrical activities across large-scale building and infrastructure projects in Canada. You will provide technical leadership, manage MEP scopes, and support project teams to ensure compliant, on-time delivery.

The role combines on-site leadership with hybrid work options for corporate roles, offering opportunities to mentor junior staff, drive commissioning, and build long-term relationships with trade partners.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee MEP execution across projects ensuring success.
• Provide MEP expertise for assigned projects.
• Lead electromechanical coordination on complex projects.
• Manage MEP scopes and trade partners.
• Mitigate risks and validate constructability and cost.
• Guide junior MEP Ops team members and reviews.
• Support schedules and commissioning with technical reviews.
• Coordinate with professionals and partners for deliverables.
• Participate in meetings as required.
• Drive commissioning processes with third-party Cx agent.

Skills

MEP coordination

Mechanical expertise

Electrical coordination

Team leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.

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.
• Act proactively to predict and mitigate risks.
• Validate constructability (costs) and build estimate (procurement).
• This includes supporting the project team for all MEP items.
• Optimize the proposed electromechanical concepts while complying with contractual obligations, including information related with procurement
• Managing the MEP Scopes and Trade Partners.
• Manage relationships to ensure trust and long-term relationships.
• Support, guide, and manage junior MEP Ops team memebers, . (this includes weekly 1-2-1s).
• Provide leadership to ensure that commissioning requirements and deliverables are met.
• 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).
• 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

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

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.

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.