Lead MEP Project Manager – Commercial/Industrial

Skilled Trades Partners; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Trades Partners in Lexington, KY is seeking an experienced Mechanical/MEP Project Manager to lead commercial and industrial projects from award to closeout. You will coordinate schedules, budgets, field crews, and subcontractors to keep projects moving while maintaining safety and quality.

Ideal candidates have strong MEP construction background, proven leadership, and the ability to drive multiple projects with a focus on profitability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in commercial or industrial MEP construction.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong budget tracking, scheduling, and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple commercial and industrial construction projects from award through completion.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, labor, materials, and overall profitability.
• Review contracts, drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with field supervisors, foremen, subcontractors, vendors, and project teams.
• Work closely with general contractors, owners, engineers, and other trades to keep projects moving.
• Coordinate material procurement, equipment deliveries, manpower, and project scheduling.
• Monitor project progress, identify delays, and resolve challenges.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, and project documentation.
• Attend project meetings and provide updates on scheduling, budgets, and issues.
• Ensure projects meet quality standards, safety requirements, and customer expectations.
• Track costs, labor hours, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

MEP construction

Project management

Reading drawings

Budgeting

Scheduling

MS Office (Excel/Outlook)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Scheduling software

Job description

Skilled Trades Partners in Lexington, KY is seeking an experienced Mechanical/MEP Project Manager to lead commercial and industrial projects from award to closeout. You will coordinate schedules, budgets, field crews, and subcontractors to keep projects moving while maintaining safety and quality.

Ideal candidates have strong MEP construction background, proven leadership, and the ability to drive multiple projects with a focus on profitability.