Construction Manager - MEP

STV; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 118,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare

Dependent Care and Transit and Parking

Disability insurance

Life Insurance and Accidental Death &D

401(k) Plan

Retirement Counseling

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Back-Up Dependent Care

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure and Society

Job summary

STV is seeking an experienced Construction Manager - MEP to lead mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and related building systems on mission-critical projects in Texas. You will coordinate construction activities, manage contractors and personnel, and ensure safety, quality, and compliance with project specs.

You will read drawings, review submittals, RFIs, and coordination with architects and other disciplines to prevent delays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CM, mechanical or electrical engineering or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience managing MEP construction on large, complex projects.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs, schedules, and technical documentation.
• Experience coordinating multiple contractors and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of building codes, safety and environmental regs.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem solving.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and keep schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate MEP systems throughout construction.
• Review drawings, specs, submittals, RFIs to support installation.
• Direct contractors, engineers, inspectors, and suppliers to meet objectives.
• Develop and manage MEP activities to align with schedules.
• Monitor progress and address issues affecting schedule, cost, quality, safety.
• Conduct field inspections for conformance to drawings and codes.
• Coordinate with architectural, structural, civil to minimize conflicts.
• Lead equipment installation, energization, startup, testing, turnover.
• Monitor procurement to align with schedules.
• Review progress and recommend corrective actions.
• Facilitate coordination meetings and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Support resolution of field conditions and change orders.
• Ensure compliance with codes and safety requirements.
• Provide leadership and foster collaboration.

Skills

MEP coordination

Contractor management

Reading construction drawings

Scheduling & planning

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CM/ME or related field

Job description

STV is looking for an experienced Construction Manager - MEP to join our PMCM team in Texas to manage the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and related building systems associated with complex construction projects in a mission‑critical environment. This role coordinates MEP construction activities, manages contractors and personnel, monitors schedule and quality, and ensures compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and related building systems throughout construction.
• Review MEP drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and construction documents to support proper installation and identify potential conflicts.
• Direct and coordinate contractors, subcontractors, engineers, inspectors, suppliers, and other project personnel to maintain project objectives.
• Develop and manage MEP construction activities in alignment with overall project schedules, milestones, staffing requirements, and sequencing.
• Monitor installation progress and proactively address issues that could affect schedule, cost, quality, safety, or system performance.
• Conduct field inspections to verify MEP installations conform to approved drawings, specifications, applicable codes, and quality standards.
• Coordinate MEP activities with architectural, structural, civil, and other disciplines to minimize conflicts and prevent construction delays.
• Lead coordination efforts related to equipment installation, energization, startup, testing, commissioning, and project turnover.
• Monitor procurement and delivery of critical MEP equipment and materials to ensure alignment with construction schedules.
• Review project progress, material usage, costs, and schedule performance and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Facilitate MEP coordination meetings and communicate project status, risks, constraints, and required actions to project stakeholders.
• Support resolution of field conditions, design conflicts, change orders, and constructability issues.
• Ensure construction activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local codes, environmental regulations, safety requirements, and project standards.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project personnel while fostering collaboration, accountability, and effective communication across the project team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant construction experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated experience managing MEP construction activities on large, complex projects.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and building systems installation and coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical documentation.
• Experience coordinating multiple contractors, subcontractors, engineers, inspectors, and project stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, MEP coordination, quality control, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes, safety requirements, environmental regulations, and construction standards.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, resolve complex field issues, and maintain project schedules.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to lead collaborative project teams and effectively communicate with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Compensation Range

$118,489.97 - $135,417.11

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back‑Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.