MEP Design Phase Lead: Estimating & Partnerships

M. A. Mortenson Company; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 114,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with Mortenson 5%

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an experienced MEP Design Phase Manager to lead design phase activities across multiple projects, including estimating, partner selection, scheduling, and quality control. The role oversees design development, system analysis, and commissioning planning for MEP work.

The candidate will coordinate with project teams, review options, and present detailed estimates to clients while maintaining cost data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent field experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of construction experience or equivalent in engineering/project management.
• Strong knowledge of building codes (IBC, NFPA, IMC, UFC, Energy Codes).
• Ability to travel up to 70%.

Responsibilities

• Provide input for acquisition of new projects and lead design phase management.
• Review MEP options and provide system analyses for project decisions.
• Coordinate life cycle cost analysis during MEP system selection.
• Present MEP estimates to clients and engineers; maintain historical cost data.
• Lead and participate in MEP business partner selection and coordination.
• Support on-site MEP resources during construction to meet scope, quality and schedule goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Travel 70%

Cross-cultural skills

Computers: Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction/Architectural/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

3D/4D modeling tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mortenson is seeking an experienced MEP Design Phase Manager to lead design phase activities across multiple projects, including estimating, partner selection, scheduling, and quality control. The role oversees design development, system analysis, and commissioning planning for MEP work.

The candidate will coordinate with project teams, review options, and present detailed estimates to clients while maintaining cost data.