MEP Project Lead: Complex Builds, Budget & Commissioning

Mortenson Construction; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 114,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & prescription drug plans with

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with a generous-m

Paid time off & holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

No-Cost mental health tools and work‑l

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager I to lead financial health, schedule, quality, safety, and MEP coordination on complex projects. You will mentor the project team, manage owner relationships, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery from pre-construction through closeout.

The role requires strong leadership, a background in mechanical or electrical contracting, and a history of delivering large-scale projects with a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural, Mechanical, and/or Electrical Engineering or equivalent field experience
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks
• Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Microsoft Office, project, and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level
• Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies
• Minimum six years construction management experience, preferably experience with a Mechanical or Electrical Contractor
• Current driver's license

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall financial health of projects
• Develop and maintain project financial and equipment projections
• Determine and allocate project estimates into the financial system
• Determine cost codes, approve invoices, and make necessary budget management decisions
• Provide financials and billings to Accounting for timely payment
• Create monthly owner billings
• Manage subcontracts and suppliers for the project
• Oversee budget and select trade partners and suppliers
• Handle billings and contract management, including contract buyouts
• Oversee the 3-D coordination process to resolve conflicts prior to installation
• Direct and manage the commissioning process, including the startup plan, COT, commissioning schedule, and functional testing
• Lead all activities required in project closeout, including operations and maintenance manuals, model turnover, and training
• Manage Assistant Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s)
• Provide job assignments and manage career development
• Approve timecards for on-site team members
• Provide ongoing feedback on work performance
• Function as the main point of contact with the owner and on-site representative
• Assist with the review of the owner agreement
• Resolve site concerns for the owner or representative
• Provide frequent interactions and service to build positive relationships and future work opportunities
• Manage change orders, determine when to submit to the owner or on-site representatives, and obtain customer/architect's approval
• Maintain schedule and budget until project completion
• Provide high-level management of quality, risk, safety, and compliance for the project and team members
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Detail orientation

Customer service

Professional attitude

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, and/or Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

Mortenson is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager I to lead financial health, schedule, quality, safety, and MEP coordination on complex projects. You will mentor the project team, manage owner relationships, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery from pre-construction through closeout.

The role requires strong leadership, a background in mechanical or electrical contracting, and a history of delivering large-scale projects with a collaborative approach.