MEP Manager II (Orlando, FL) - Austin Commercial

Austin Industries; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Austin Commercial seeks an experienced MEP Manager II to lead mechanical, electrical, and fire protection coordination for our Orlando projects. You will oversee design constructability, team leadership, and schedule adherence while ensuring compliance with local codes and safety requirements.

You will collaborate with owners, architects, and subcontractors to deliver on-time, high-quality installations and manage shop drawings, cost projections, and field QA/QC activities in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• B.S. in construction management/science, engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of MEP experience with a GC or mechanical contractor.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training (or plan to obtain within first year).
• Proficient in project management software (MS Project or equivalent).
• Proficient with cost projection, scheduling, financial analysis, budget reviews and labor reports.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates complexity of mechanical/electrical designs and estimates construction and maintenance costs.
• Acts as technical resource in owner/architect meetings; explains mechanical/electrical systems.
• Attends weekly coordination meetings with owners, architects and subcontractors.
• Ensures timely submittal and review of MEP shop drawings; coordinates delivery of equipment.
• Coordinates MEP scope across overlays/CAD; prevents space conflicts.
• QA/QC of mechanical systems; verifies proper installation timing.
• Inspects electrical work for rough-ins, switchgear layouts, and codes compliance.
• Liaises between owners, architects, GC and trades to resolve issues.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting & cost control

Scheduling

Team leadership

Compliance with codes

Education

B.S. in construction management or engineering

Tools

MS Project

Cost projection software

Job description

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Austin Commercial is currently seeking a MEP Manager II for our Orlando, FL Division. We set the standard for commercial construction and we are looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a stake in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!

Functional Areas of Responsibility

• MEP trade coordination / space management / constructability studies
• Certificate of occupancy management
• Review of subcontractor submittals
• Compliance with building codes
• Relations with city Inspectors
• Review of subcontractor proposed change pricing
• Kitchen, computer room, health final inspections

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Evaluates the complexity of the mechanical/electrical design and estimates both the construction costs and maintenance. Ensures the constructability of the design and compatibility with local building codes.
• Serves as a technical resource in meetings with owners and architects. Discusses the mechanical/electrical systems within the building in technical terms, explaining fully any anticipated difficulties with the plans.
• Attends weekly meetings with owners, architects, and subcontractors. Outlines work to be performed by the mechanical and electrical subcontractors, phasing of work, problems encountered in scheduling, quality of work, etc. May hold separate meetings with mechanical/electrical contractors as necessary.
• Ensures that the subcontractors submit all mechanical/electrical shop drawings in a timely manner. Examines all shop drawings for completeness. Responsible for on-time delivery of equipment.
• Responsible for the complete coordination of MEP scope. Utilizes overlay system or CAD system to prevent potential space requirement problems. Coordinates shop drawings between subcontractors.
• Mechanical and Plumbing – Checks all shop drawings for routing, dimensions of toilet rooms, etc. Checks all mechanical, plumbing and piping as it is being installed. Responsible for QA/QC of mechanical systems. Ensures that mechanical rough-ins are installed in a timely manner.
• Electrical – Checks shop drawings for rough-ins in slabs, main switchgear layout, riser diagrams, placement of emergency generator equipment, etc. Performs detailed inspections of work in progress to ensure quality of installation, timely installation of roughins and compliance of the system. Meets regularly with city electrical inspectors and inspects work in progress. Responsible for on-time delivery of equipment.
• Fire Sprinkler System – Establishes contact early with city fire department inspectors; inviting them to inspect work in progress. Reviews all shop drawings and ensures their adequacy and completeness to meet local codes. Coordinates tamper and flow switches with the fire alarm system. Inspects all work in progress for quality and completeness.
• Life Safety Systems – Inspects and coordinates the installation of all life safety systems, smoke evacuation systems, pressurized portions of the building, fire control centers, building and elevator distress communication systems, fire extinguishers, etc. Manages certificate of occupancy requirements for these systems.
• Reviews proposed changes to confirm they are accurate for cost and schedule impact. Resolves any technical problems encountered with the architect.
• Reviews all pay requests from subcontractors and ensures that they are proper and timely. Resolves any problems encountered in payments to subcontractors.
• Acts as a liaison between owners, architects, general contractors and all associated disciplines.

Requirements

• B.S. in construction management/science, engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of comparable MEP experience is required with a GC or mechanical contractor
• Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required (may obtain within first year of employment)
• Proficient in project manager software
• Proficient with cost projection, scheduling, financial analysis, budget reviews and labor reports
• Ability to build and manage high performing teams
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Commercial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See the “Know Your Rights” poster available in English and Spanish.

About Austin Commercial

Become an owner of one of North America's most respected and fastest-growing commercial construction firms! Austin Commercial’s employee-owners put our expertise to work in regional and national operations, building iconic projects that set the bar in our industry. Whether world-class airports and aviation facilities, technologically advanced healthcare facilities, cutting-edge educational and research facilities, professional sports stadiums, high-rises, hospitality, and other leading commercial markets, Austin’s industry expertise and ingenuity are second to none. Become an employee-owner today, grow your career, and put your skills to work at Austin Commercial. We Own It!

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