MEP Manager

Gilbane Building Company; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company is seeking an experienced MEP Manager to lead the execution of MEP systems on large-scale construction projects. This role is primarily site-based in Charlotte, NC, with potential travel 100% across the Southeast.

You will oversee MEP staff, coordinate with the project team, and drive safety, quality, and schedule adherence on challenging builds. The ideal candidate has strong leadership, deep MEP expertise, and a track record of delivering complex projects on time and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• OSHA 30 hour certification or equivalent.
• Experience with MEP coordination and construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Approves all MEP and Commissioning schedules.
• Supervises MEP subcontracting strategies and outlines Scopes of Work for MEP bid packages.
• Negotiates pricing and change orders with contractors and equipment manufacturers.
• Performs MEP constructability and coordination reviews of contract documents.
• Defines best approach for MEP buyout and oversees MEP scheduling values.
• Creates an MEP quality plan and ensures proper execution.
• Manages site inspections for MEP compliance and oversees third party inspections.
• Communicates with owner/representative to align expectations and ensure satisfaction.
• Leads and develops direct reports and fosters a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Collaborates with business development to align with sales strategies and client deliverables.

Skills

Scheduling software

Risk management

Quality assurance

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

OSHA 30 hour certified

Job description

Job Locations

• US-NC-Charlotte
• US-NC-Raleigh
• US-VA-Richmond
• US-FL-Tampa
• US-GA-Atlanta
• US-FL-Orlando

Requisition ID 2026-13341

Category Superintendent

Overview

Are you a technically savvy communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys tackling complex projects? Gilbane is looking for an experienced MEP Manager to lead the MEP execution process, oversee MEP staff, and manage a large-scale construction project-potentially serving as the project manager on MEP-heavy builds.

This role is primarily site-based in Charlotte, NC, with occasional office visits for meetings and training. We're also open to candidates from the Southeast willing to travel 100%.

Who are we?

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who are you?

You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual.

You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane's business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future.

Your core values match Gilbane's: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

What's in it for you?

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Responsibilities

• Approves all MEP and Commissioning schedules
• Assists with the preparation of the GMP
• Supervises MEP subcontracting strategies and originates Scopes of Work for MEP bid packages and equipment
• Negotiates pricing and change orders with contractors and equipment manufacturers
• Performs MEP constructability (IDC+) and coordination reviews of contract documents
• Provides guidance and approves the MEP Contractors schedule of values
• Defines best approach for MEP buyout
• Ensures timely and proper execution of the MEP Coordination Process (BIM)
• Creates a project specific MEP quality plan and verifies its proper execution
• Performs site inspections for MEP compliance with contract documents and manages third party inspection process
• Establishes and implements controls to identify and correct negative trends affecting the commissioning program
• Communicates with the owner/owner's representative on a regular basis to understand expectations and ensure customer satisfaction
• Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks
• Manages the workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports
• Collaborates closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies including performance metrics on your assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables. Actively participates in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that position Gilbane as the "Builder of Choice"

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 10-15 years related field experience
• OSHA 30 hour certified
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong scheduling skills with proficiency in scheduling software
• Strong risk management skills
• Ability to manage the quality assurance process for all MEP work
• Ability to create an environment where "safety first" is the culture and all trades people work with an incident and injury free attitude

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affidative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.