MEP Manager

Turner Construction Company; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced MEP Project Lead to oversee and direct preconstruction, engineering and field installation of all Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems on a major construction program.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of progressive responsibility in design and field installation of MEP systems, and possess strong leadership, communication and computer skills; LEED is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 10 years’ experience with mechanical and electrical systems or equivalent.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of project management and scheduling software desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with engineers, design consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and owner’s representatives.
• Comprehensively understand contract documents, plans, specifications, and codes.
• Lead, supervise and develop MEP staff, including performance appraisals.
• Oversee daily activities of Engineer-MEP and Superintendent-MEP.
• Manage MEP procurement, budgets, quality, safety, scheduling, installation, commissioning and close-out.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

Division: Austin Main

Project Location(s): Austin, TX 73301 USA

Minimum Years Experience:

Travel Involved:

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Education:

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Exempt

Position Description: Oversee and direct preconstruction, engineering and field installation of all Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) systems.

Reports to: Project Manager, Project Executive

Essential Duties & Responsibilities*:

Specifically relating to the mechanical and electrical systems (e.g. HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, LowVoltage,Fire Sprinkler)

• Develop and maintain relationships with engineers, design consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and owner’s representatives to ensure alignment with client goals and expectations from initiation to completion of the project.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the contract documents (including Turner’s contract, plans, specifications and applicable codes).
• Lead, supervise and develop Turner MEP staff, including providing input on or completing performance appraisals.
• Oversee daily activities of Engineer-MEP, Superintendent-MEP, and subordinates.
• Manage MEP procurement, project budgets, quality, safety, engineering, coordination, scheduling, installation, commissioning, and close-out processes.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and minimum 10 years’ experience with progressively more responsible exposure to design, cost, sequence, logistics and field installations of Mechanical and Electrical systems or equivalent combination of training and experience. Able to identify design features that command cost premiums and recommend alternatives that deliver comparable or improved function. Demonstrated ability to present technical material. LEED accreditation preferred. Very strong oral and written communication skills required. Strong computer skills and a familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite of programs. Knowledge of project management and scheduling software desirable. Ability to implement leading edge technologies to benefit the project. Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the duties will occasionally require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear (bells, whistles, etc.), stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sometimes exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

*May perform other duties as assigned. Where applicable, all activities will include disabled and veterans’ organizations.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.