MEP Preconstruction Lead for High-Tech Facilities

ecc-job-board; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 85% company-paid medical, dental

401(k) with company match

Discretionary DPTO

Plum Benefits: Discounts

ESOP

Job summary

Eastern is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager to support industrial, advanced manufacturing, cleanroom, dry room, semiconductor, EV battery, and data center projects. This role manages estimating, procurement, coordination, installation, and commissioning of complex MEP systems from planning through closeout, partnering with owners, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams.

The successful candidate will lead preconstruction, project management, and leadership activities, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred; or equivalent industry experience.
• 5-8+ years of MEP construction, estimating, project management, or preconstruction experience.
• Demonstrated experience with mechanical systems on industrial or technically complex projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong knowledge of MEP construction sequencing, procurement, cost control, and coordination.
• Experience preparing estimates, contracts, RFIs, change orders, and bid packages.
• Strong communication, organization, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software.
• Ability to travel as project needs require.
• Valid driver's license and authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, equipment schedules, and owner requirements.
• Prepare conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, and bid proposals.
• Develop scopes of work, assumptions, clarifications, and value engineering recommendations.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing.
• Identify design conflicts, scope gaps, constructability concerns, and project risks.
• Support procurement planning and long-lead equipment strategies.
• Participate in client meetings, bid reviews, and contract discussions.
• Manage MEP scopes from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout.
• Maintain project budgets, forecasts, procurement logs, schedules, and change management processes.
• Coordinate owners, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
• Review submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and equipment selections.
• Monitor project cost, schedule, quality, safety, and overall performance.
• Manage commissioning, testing, turnover, and project closeout documentation.
• Resolve procurement, design, and field coordination challenges before they impact project performance.

Skills

MEP project management

Team leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Organization

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Drawing interpretation

Estimating & contracts

Travel readiness

Licensing (driver)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

BuildingConnected

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Eastern is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager to support industrial, advanced manufacturing, cleanroom, dry room, semiconductor, EV battery, and data center projects. This role manages estimating, procurement, coordination, installation, and commissioning of complex MEP systems from planning through closeout, partnering with owners, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams.

The successful candidate will lead preconstruction, project management, and leadership activities, and