MEP/FP Coordination Lead

J Benton Construction; United States Virgin Islands; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays (12) crossword?

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

J. Benton Construction in the U.S. Virgin Islands seeks an experienced MEP Manager to lead mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection coordination on complex projects.

You will serve as the SME and liaison between design, field operations, subcontractors, and project management, ensuring smooth integration and timely turnover of MEP/FP systems. You will identify constructability issues, support procurement planning, oversee commissioning activities, and drive safety, quality, and

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of MEP/FP systems and commissioning workflows.
• Ability to read drawings, specs, and submittals and identify constructability issues.
• Experience coordinating MEP subcontractors/consultants and resolving field issues.
• Working knowledge of scheduling concepts and cost impacts related to MEP scope.
• Proficiency with MS Office and project documentation systems.
• OSHA 10 certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide MEP/FP technical oversight from preconstruction through closeout, including commissioning and turnover readiness.
• Review contract documents to identify constructability issues, coordination conflicts, and risks.
• Participate in design and coordination meetings to drive system integration decisions.
• Evaluate MEP subcontractor proposals and scopes to support buyout and procurement.
• Develop and maintain MEP schedules and sequencing plans with the project team.
• Oversee MEP coordination workflows including shop drawings, BIM clash detection, and field installation planning.
• Track MEP submittals, RFIs, and change orders; support approvals and documentation.
• Coordinate field inspections, testing, balancing, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Troubleshoot MEP issues with subcontractors to resolve deficiencies and prevent rework.
• Assess MEP-related cost impacts and communicate progress and risks.

Skills

MEP/FP coordination

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Documentation discipline

Proactive problem-solving

Procurement/buyout review

Multi-priority management

Safety and quality focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field

OSHA 10 certification

Equivalent experience

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Procore

Primavera P6

Job description

J. Benton Construction in the U.S. Virgin Islands seeks an experienced MEP Manager to lead mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection coordination on complex projects.

You will serve as the SME and liaison between design, field operations, subcontractors, and project management, ensuring smooth integration and timely turnover of MEP/FP systems. You will identify constructability issues, support procurement planning, oversee commissioning activities, and drive safety, quality, and