MEP Director - Lead Complex Projects & Safety

Knutson Construction Services; Minnesota; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Performance Based Career Advancement

Medical, Dental and Vision

Health Savings Account with employer +

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

401k w/Company Match

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Profit-Sharing Program

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Knutson Construction seeks an experienced MEP Director to lead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing efforts across projects in Minnesota and beyond. You will align MEP strategies with company objectives, champion the Zero Incident Safety Culture, and collaborate with owners, design partners, and trade teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Bring 10+ years of commercial MEP exp, strong leadership, risk management and negotiation skills, plus a passion for innovative, cost-efficient solutions.

Qualifications

• Robust knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and codes.
• Proven track record leading MEP initiatives on large projects.
• Strong risk management and mitigation skills.
• Experience in planning/construction of commercial projects.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP delivery from design through completion on projects.
• Ensure compliance with contracts and codes, budgets and schedules.
• Provide leadership to engineers, designers, contractors and subs.
• Oversee MEP scopes, risk, changes and project communications.
• Mentor teams and drive innovation and sustainable practices.

Skills

MEP knowledge

Leadership

Risk management

Construction management

Communication

Negotiation

Travel to jobsites

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering/Construction

10+ years MEP construction experience

Job description

Knutson Construction seeks an experienced MEP Director to lead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing efforts across projects in Minnesota and beyond. You will align MEP strategies with company objectives, champion the Zero Incident Safety Culture, and collaborate with owners, design partners, and trade teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Bring 10+ years of commercial MEP exp, strong leadership, risk management and negotiation skills, plus a passion for innovative, cost-efficient solutions.