Construction Project Manager - MEP Experience

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Commuter Benefits

401k Plan

Annual Bonus

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Baltimore, MD is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through turnover, coordinating HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building automation systems with owners, architects, and subcontractors.

You will develop and manage schedules, budgets, and procurement; review RFIs and change orders; and ensure safety, quality, and on‑time turnover while maintaining profitability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial MEP project management experience.
• Experience coordinating HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire protection.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specs.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of MEP construction activities from design to turnover.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Review RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Ensure safety, QA/QC, and adherence to codes and specs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Budgeting

Risk management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking an experienced MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) Project Manager to lead and coordinate all MEP aspects of commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. The MEP Project Manager will be responsible for planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, subcontractor management, quality control, and client communication to ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record managing complex commercial building projects. Relevant MEP project management experience includes coordinating HVAC systems, controls, subcontractors, procurement, schedules, budgets, and field execution across commercial construction projects.

Project Management

• Manage all phases of MEP construction activities, from design coordination through commissioning and turnover.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource plans.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address potential delays, conflicts, and risks.
• Lead project meetings with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Review and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.

MEP Coordination

• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building automation systems.
• Collaborate with design teams and field personnel to resolve coordination issues.
• Ensure MEP systems are installed according to plans, specifications, codes, and project requirements.
• Manage commissioning activities and support successful system start-up and turnover.
• Develop and manage MEP budgets, cost reports, and forecasts.
• Review subcontractor applications for payment and approve invoices.
• Negotiate and manage change orders and subcontract agreements.
• Monitor project costs and implement corrective actions to maintain profitability.

Field Operations

• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers to maintain project schedules.
• Conduct site walks to monitor progress, quality, and safety compliance.
• Support Superintendents and field teams in resolving construction challenges.
• Oversee material procurement and long-lead equipment tracking.

Quality & Safety

• Ensure all work complies with company quality standards and applicable building codes.
• Participate in QA/QC inspections and project commissioning activities.
• Promote and enforce safety procedures and OSHA regulations across project sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Experience managing MEP scopes on projects such as office buildings, healthcare facilities, higher education, mixed-use developments, industrial facilities, or mission-critical/data center projects.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and controls systems.
• Experience with project scheduling software, including Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and construction management software.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

BENEFITS:

• Paid Sick Leave where applicable by State law
• Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, commuter benefits, and a 401k plan offered
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.

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