Senior MEP Manager

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction firm is seeking a Senior MEP Manager to oversee the planning and construction of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems on large projects. The role involves maintaining relationships with project teams and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates must possess significant experience in MEP systems, particularly in healthcare or pharma sectors, along with strong communication and management skills. This position offers an opportunity to lead critical aspects of complex construction projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in large scale construction with MEP trades.
• Strong experience in healthcare, pharma, or advanced manufacturing projects.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and low-voltage systems.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and coordination of MEP systems on projects.
• Monitor projects for code compliance and contractual requirements.
• Assist pre-construction team with estimating and scheduling.

Skills

Healthcare project management

Communication skills

Relationship management

Knowledge of MEP systems

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering or construction management

Job description

Responsibilities

Brasfield & Gorrie is seeking a Senior MEP Manager to support the planning, coordinating, and construction of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems on large, complex projects. The Sr. MEP Manager will work closely with project teams and regional leadership to ensure project objectives are accomplished within quality control parameters, schedules, and performance.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Specific scope responsibilities include mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, low voltage system, and fire sprinkler activities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with engineers, design consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and owner’s representatives to ensure alignment with client goals and expectations.
• Assist the pre-construction team with estimating, scheduling, project logistics, and constructability reviews as it relates to MEP systems.
• Assist scheduling team in developing detailed MEP installation activities, including resource loading.
• Visit project sites and provide site inspections of MEP.
• Monitor projects for adherence to plans and specifications, contractual requirements, code compliance, and compliance with industry standards such as ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA, etc.
• Monitor the performance of MEP trades and prepare appropriate reports to communicate with the project team.
• Schedule and monitor the HVAC Test & Balance Read reports, diagnose potential issues, and review those with the project team and mechanical contractor.
• Monitor the start-up of MEP systems and manage the construction team’s involvement in the commissioning of building systems.
• Assist in the development of commissioning plans and schedules.

Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management or a related discipline OR 10+ years working on large scale construction, with MEP trade specific experience.
• Strong experience in healthcare, pharma and/or advanced manufacturing projects.
• Thorough knowledge of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and low-voltage systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of Building Automation Systems and sequences of.
• General understanding of Building Codes, Mechanical Codes, Electrical Codes and Plumbing Codes as they relate to the construction of a project.
• Strong experience in managing relationships with owner representatives, architects, engineers, and clients professionally while supervising subcontractors and vendors is a priority.
• Possess strong written and oral communication.