MEP Manager

Opitz Bürotechnik; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Opitz Bürotechnik is seeking an experienced MEP Manager in Birmingham, Alabama, to provide leadership and expertise across Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems for construction projects. The role involves reviewing shop drawings, training field teams, and overseeing contractor compliance.

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree, 5–7 years of experience in commercial construction, and strong communication skills. Join us in ensuring quality and successful delivery of projects.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in commercial and/or industrial construction.
• In-depth knowledge of MEP systems, construction methods, building codes, and industry standards.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve shop drawings and installation procedures.
• Train teams on MEP best practices and quality-focused project execution.
• Coordinate MEP work between trades and stakeholders.
• Support planning and scheduling of MEP work.
• Oversee contractor work for adherence to specifications.
• Collaborate with commissioning teams and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Knowledge of MEP systems

Construction methods

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Building Science, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Procore

BIM processes

Job description

We are seeking an experienced MEP Manager to provide leadership and technical expertise across Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems on a variety of construction projects. The MEP Manager plays a key role in ensuring quality, compliance, and successful delivery of multiple projects, while supporting field leadership and project management teams in building smarter, safer, and better.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve shop drawings, submittals, and installation procedures for compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
• Train field teams, superintendents, and project managers on MEP best practices, QA/QC, and quality-focused project execution.
• Coordinate power, water, conditioned air, and system shutdowns between trades and project stakeholders.
• Support planning and scheduling of MEP work, including long-lead equipment, system installation, testing, inspections, and commissioning.
• Oversee MEP contractor work to ensure adherence to project details, specifications, and building codes.
• Partner with BIM teams to ensure constructability, accessibility, and coordination of MEP systems.
• Collaborate with commissioning teams, test and balance, and fire alarm contractors to ensure systems are tested, verified, and compliant.
• Stay current on industry standards, codes, and regulations while driving continuous improvement in company practices and training programs.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Building Science, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in commercial and/or industrial construction.
• In-depth knowledge of MEP systems, construction methods, building codes, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with Procore and BIM processes preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The conditions herein 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 job functions.

Environment – Work is performed mainly in indoor and outdoor settings with exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions, and travel from site to site.

Physical – Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and field environment (construction site); to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs. without assistance and greater than 50lbs with assistance; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision – See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing – Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

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