MEP Manager (Pittsburgh)

Turner Construction Co.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Co. in Pittsburgh seeks an experienced MEP project leader to oversee preconstruction, engineering and field installation of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems on a major project.

The role reports to the Project Manager and Project Executive, requiring a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience. The position emphasizes leadership, cost awareness, and coordination with engineers, subcontractors and inspectors on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience in design, cost, sequencing, logistics and field installations of MEP systems.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to present technical material clearly.
• LEED accreditation preferred; proficient with project management and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with engineers, design consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and owner's representatives to meet client goals from initiation to completion.
• Comprehensive knowledge of contract documents, Turner standards, plans, specs and codes.
• Lead, supervise and develop Turner MEP staff and provide input on performance appraisals.
• Oversee daily activities of Engineer-MEP, Superintendent-MEP, and subordinates.
• Manage MEP procurement, project budgets, quality, safety, scheduling, installation, commissioning and close-out.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Cost estimation

LEED accreditation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Scheduling software

Job description

Division: Pittsburgh Main

Project Location(s): Pittsburgh, PA 15201 USA

Minimum Years Experience:

Travel Involved:

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Education:

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Exempt

Position Description

Oversee and direct preconstruction, engineering and field installation of all Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) systems.

Reports to

Project Manager, Project Executive

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with engineers, design consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and owner's representatives to ensure alignment with client goals and expectations from initiation to completion of the project.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the contract documents (including Turner's contract, plans, specifications and applicable codes).
• Lead, supervise and develop Turner MEP staff, including providing input on or completing performance appraisals.
• Oversee daily activities of Engineer-MEP, Superintendent-MEP, and subordinates.
• Manage MEP procurement, project budgets, quality, safety, engineering, coordination, scheduling, installation, commissioning, and close-out processes.

May perform other duties as assigned. Where applicable, all activities will include disabled and veterans' organizations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and minimum 10 years' experience with progressively more responsible exposure to design, cost, sequence, logistics and field installations of Mechanical and Electrical systems or equivalent combination of training and experience. Able to identify design features that command cost premiums and recommend alternatives that deliver comparable or improved function. Demonstrated ability to present technical material. LEED accreditation preferred. Very strong oral and written communication skills required. Strong computer skills and a familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite of programs. Knowledge of project management and scheduling software desirable. Ability to implement leading edge technologies to benefit the project. Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the duties will occasionally require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear (bells, whistles, etc.), stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sometimes exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.