Mep Coordinator

Actalent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an MEP Coordinator to manage and coordinate MEP/FP scopes across the project lifecycle on NYC-area projects. You will review drawings, submittals, and specifications while supporting procurement, subcontractor management, and schedule integrity.

The role requires strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems, with experience reading construction documents and coordinating with design teams and field staff. This is an onsite position in New York.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Experience managing MEP systems on commercial, healthcare, institutional, and higher education projects.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building systems.
• Experience working for a general contractor, CM firm, MEP contractor, or consulting engineering firm.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and project scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all MEP/FP scopes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review construction documents, specifications, shop drawings, and technical submittals for completeness and constructability.
• Support procurement, bid leveling, and subcontractor management for MEP trades.
• Coordinate meetings with subcontractors, design teams, and project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with field teams to identify and resolve installation conflicts and schedule impacts.
• Monitor project budgets, change orders, and cost controls related to MEP activities.
• Track procurement and delivery of long-lead equipment and materials.
• Ensure work complies with project specifications, building codes, and safety requirements.
• Support commissioning, startup, testing, balancing, and turnover activities.
• Maintain strong communication with clients, consultants, and trade partners throughout project execution.

Skills

MEP coordination

Reading construction drawings

Communication

Project scheduling software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Project scheduling software

Job description

Job Title: MEP Coordinator

Job Description Manage and coordinate all MEP/FP scopes throughout the project lifecycle. Review construction documents, specifications, shop drawings, and technical submittals for completeness and constructability. Support procurement, bid leveling, and subcontractor management for MEP trades. Coordinate meetings with subcontractors, design teams, and project stakeholders. Collaborate with field teams to identify and resolve installation conflicts and schedule impacts. Monitor project budgets, change orders, and cost controls related to MEP activities. Track procurement and delivery of long-lead equipment and materials. Ensure work complies with project specifications, building codes, and safety requirements. Support commissioning, startup, testing, balancing, and turnover activities. Maintain strong communication with clients, consultants, and trade partners throughout project execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all MEP/FP scopes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review construction documents, specifications, shop drawings, and technical submittals for completeness and constructability.
• Support procurement, bid leveling, and subcontractor management for MEP trades.
• Coordinate meetings with subcontractors, design teams, and project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with field teams to identify and resolve installation conflicts and schedule impacts.
• Monitor project budgets, change orders, and cost controls related to MEP activities.
• Track procurement and delivery of long-lead equipment and materials.
• Ensure work complies with project specifications, building codes, and safety requirements.
• Support commissioning, startup, testing, balancing, and turnover activities.
• Maintain strong communication with clients, consultants, and trade partners throughout project execution.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Experience managing MEP systems on commercial, healthcare, institutional, and higher education projects.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building systems.
• Experience working for a general contractor, CM firm, MEP contractor, or consulting engineering firm.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and project scheduling software.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of New York City construction practices, building codes, and permitting requirements preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with healthcare, life sciences, higher education, or mission-critical/data center projects.
• Exposure to commissioning and turnover processes.
• Experience managing MEP subcontractors in occupied or phased environments.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Work Environment

On site between NYC Office and Jamaica site. Collaborative team environment with strong career development opportunities. Exposure to advanced building systems and large-scale construction programs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.05 - $48.08/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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