MEP Project Lead – Construction On-Site

Catapult Federal Services; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem included

Job summary

Catapult Federal Services seeks an experienced MEP Construction Manager to lead planning, management, and delivery of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing scopes on Cedar Rapids construction projects. You will oversee budgets, schedules, procurement, subcontractor management, QA/QC, and coordination across MEP disciplines to meet design intent and turnover requirements.

This on-site role requires 5–15+ years in MEP project management, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Construction Management, or related field; field experience acceptable.
• 5–15+ years of experience managing MEP scopes (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection).
• Proven experience delivering commercial, industrial, healthcare, data center, or institutional projects.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, sequencing, and project controls.
• Proficiency with CM software: Procore, Autodesk Build, PlanGrid, Bluebeam, MS Project, Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of MEP scope from preconstruction through turnover and closeout.
• Develop and maintain the MEP project schedule with milestones and long-lead equipment.
• Coordinate with design teams, owners, GCs, and subcontractors to align deliverables.
• Oversee MEP procurement: equipment, materials, packages, and vendor services.
• Manage change orders, scope clarifications, and budget updates.
• Review MEP shop drawings, submittals, BIM models, RFIs, and vendor docs.
• Ensure integration of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and low-voltage systems.
• Resolve design conflicts with MEP coordinator, superintendent, and engineering teams.
• Develop budgets, cost forecasts, buyout strategies, and cash-flow projections.
• Maintain contract compliance and support QA/QC, inspections, and commissioning.

Skills

MEP coordination

Budgeting

Scheduling

Subcontractor management

Vendor management

QA/QC

Clash detection

BIM coordination

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Build

PlanGrid

Bluebeam

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Catapult Federal Services seeks an experienced MEP Construction Manager to lead planning, management, and delivery of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing scopes on Cedar Rapids construction projects. You will oversee budgets, schedules, procurement, subcontractor management, QA/QC, and coordination across MEP disciplines to meet design intent and turnover requirements.

This on-site role requires 5–15+ years in MEP project management, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong leadership.