MEP Manager

McCownGordon Construction; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McCownGordon Construction seeks an experienced professional to support MEP design concepts, estimating during design stages, and coordination with preconstruction teams. This role provides in-house expertise to associates and clients.

You will review drawings, assist with MEP bid evaluations, and help manage risks while coordinating with trade partners on multiple project types.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, structural, civil or construction engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years as design engineer/consultant or preconstruction/operations experience.
• Knowledge of MEP terminology and construction procedures.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong prioritization.
• Develops and maintains relationships with trade partners and clients.

Responsibilities

• Creates content for pursuits and attends project interviews to discuss MEP challenges.
• Reviews drawings for optimal solutions, scope gaps, overages, and VE opportunities.
• Assists with MEP estimating across design stages and tracks long-lead items.
• Supports trade partner selection and preconstruction coordination.
• Assists with MEP bid evaluations and rebate/incentive guidance.
• Attends coordination meetings and site reviews; supports risk management.

Skills

MEP knowledge

Estimating

Preconstruction management

Analytical thinking

Time management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering/Science

Job description

People love to work here, plain and simple.

It’s easy to love your job when you’re surrounded by driven, passionate leaders. We show up every day and give it our all; not because we have to, but becausewe want to.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for understanding in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) design concepts, estimating and construction basics. Dedicated to a market/region and supports the project preconstruction and operations team members. Provides industry knowledge and expertise as an in-house resource for associates and clients.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Pursuit

• Creates content for pursuits.
• Attends project interviews to identify and speak to MEP challenges and opportunities.

Document Review

• Reviews construction drawings to identify optimal and innovative solutions, potential scope gaps, overages and VE opportunities.
• Advanced understanding of MEP specifications.

Estimating and Schedule

• Assists project team with MEP estimating at various design stages, reviews preconstruction and trade partner estimates and provides input related to engineering trades.
• Assist with tracking system of MEP long lead time items.

Trade Partner Coordination

• Understands trade partners strengths and who to recommend for specific project types and assists preconstruction team with trade partner selection.

Bidding and Buyout

• Reviews MEP scope of work documents.
• Assists preconstruction managers with MEP bid evaluations and provides analysis and makes recommendations.
• Directs teams and clients on available rebates and incentives.

Construction

• Attends MEP trade and/or consultant coordination meetings regularly.
• Attends Preconstruction meeting for assigned business unit.
• Reviews specific MEP submittals on select projects and provide feedback to operations team.
• Attends site reviews regularly for assigned projects.

Risk Management

• Assists project team with troubleshooting in construction process as needed.
• Assists project team with development plans for high risk trade partners.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Architectural, Structural, Civil or Construction Engineering or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science or Management or equivalent.
• 5+ years experience as design engineer/consultant or trade partner preconstruction, management, or operations.
• Knowledge of MEP and construction terminology and construction procedures.
• Analytical, problem-solving and decision‑making skills.
• High‑level of time management and prioritization.
• Able to build new and retain relationships with trade partners and consultants by attending industry events.
• Able to work with a variety of internal and external clients.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position requires work in an office environment.

Note: This job description reflects a summary of the job and does not prescribe or restrict the responsibilities that may be assigned. The job description is subject to change at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans