MEP Manager

F.A. Wilhelm Construction; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K match

Discretionary yearly bonus program

Generous PTO bank

Basic life insurance and disability

Job summary

F.A. Wilhelm Construction seeks an experienced MEP Manager to lead the MEP portion of diverse projects, coordinating with PMs and supers, and ensuring design and field execution meet program goals.

The role emphasizes preconstruction, budgeting, scheduling, and QA across hospital, university, data center, hi-tech, and corporate projects, with a strong focus on safety and quality. Excellent leadership and problem-solving are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years relevant work experience in the construction industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, or related field a plus, but not required.
• OSHA 30 Hour Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist preconstruction and project manager in scope of work preparation, writing mechanical and electrical bid packages, and pre-award interviews.
• Provide budget review, constructability reviews, and scheduling updates.
• Assist the project team with coordination and planning of the work with trades and subcontractors.
• Troubleshoot mechanical field problems and perform quality inspections of installed work.
• Coordinate and witness system testing, local inspections, and assist with MEP commissioning.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of Plumbing, Piping, HVAC, Fire protection, Medical gases, and Electrical systems.

Skills

HVAC

Plumbing

Piping

Fire protection

Medical gases

Medical Equipment

Controls systems

Integrated systems

Electrical systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, or related field

OSHA 30 Hour Certification preferred

Tools

Primavera P6 Scheduling Software

Viewpoint

Bluebeam

Microsoft Applications (Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

F.A. Wilhelm Construction – MEP Manager

Empowering People to Build What Matters- That is our mission and our legacy.

Our nearly 100 years of building communities in which we work and play, started with one man and one dream. Today, we are a company that puts People First by providing Meaningful Partnerships, insisting on making a Positive Community Impact, with Safety Always, all with a Learn-Do-Share mentality.

F.A. Wilhelm Construction is an industry leader with the culture of doing the right things for our employees, partners, clients, and community. We have an excellent reputation in the construction industry and have enjoyed steady growth and strong financial performances for many years. Wilhelm's construction professionals turn the conceptual, and sometimes seemingly impossible, into fully completed, innovative spaces where life happens.

We are looking for the right person to join our team as a MEP Manager. Is that you? If so, we want to talk to you!

Responsibilities

As an MEP Manager, your key responsibility will be providing administrative and technical responsibilities for the MEP portion of selected projects, including preconstruction estimating, planning, scheduling, monitoring, and quality assurance. This position works closely with the Project Manager and Project Superintendent to ensure the successful completion of the MEP systems. Position requires experience in construction of hospital, university, data centers, hi-tech facilities, corporate office buildings, commercial and institutional projects.

Responsibilities:

• Assist preconstruction manager and project manager in scope of work preparation, Writing Mechanical and Electrical bid packages, and pre-award interviews.
• Providing budget review and analysis, constructability reviews and recommendations, and scheduling review and updates.
• Assist the project team with coordination and planning of the work with trades and subcontractors.
• Troubleshoot mechanical field problems for projects in the construction phase and quality inspections and reviews of installed work.
• Coordinate and witness systems testing and record keeping, local building authority inspections, and assist with MEP commissioning of systems.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of the following disciplines:

• Plumbing, Piping, HVAC (required), Fire protection, and Medical gases
• Medical Equipment
• Temperature controls and other control systems
• Integrated systems, including fire alarm systems, nurse call stations, security systems, CATV, loudspeaker systems, etc.
• Electrical high and low voltage systems

Software and Computer Requirements:

• Microsoft Applications (Windows, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)- intermediate – advanced knowledge
• Primavera P6 Scheduling Software – intermediate knowledge
• Viewpoint - intermediate knowledge
• Bluebeam - intermediate knowledge

Key Attributes

• Comfortable at the table with all levels of leadership
• Collaborator
• Integrity
• Organized and systematic
• Proactive problem solver with outstanding interpersonal skills
• Commitment to excellence

What it takes

• Minimum of 5 – 10 years relevant work experience in the construction industry
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, or other related field a plus, but not required
• OSHA 30 Hour Certification preferred

F.A. Wilhelm offers a unique opportunity for the right person to experience a variety of project work. Working at F.A Wilhelm, you can expect:

• A competitive compensation package.
• A comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401K match.
• Basic life insurance and short-term & long-term disability insurance is paid for by F.A Wilhelm.
• Discretionary yearly bonus program.
• A generous PTO bank.