MEP Project Lead for Industrial & Tech Facilities

Eastern; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 85% company-paid medical, dental

401(k) with company match

Discretionary Paid Time Off

Plum Benefits:Employee discounts

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Eastern Commercial is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead complex industrial, manufacturing, cleanroom, semiconductor, EV battery, and data center projects in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. You will guide estimating, procurement, coordination, installation, and commissioning from planning through closeout, collaborating with owners, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams.

The role requires managing budgets, schedules, and change processes while ensuring quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field 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.
• Build strong relationships with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead coordination efforts across multiple disciplines and project teams.
• Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities effectively to leadership and clients.
• Support a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (MEP/Construction)

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

BuildingConnected

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Eastern Commercial is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead complex industrial, manufacturing, cleanroom, semiconductor, EV battery, and data center projects in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. You will guide estimating, procurement, coordination, installation, and commissioning from planning through closeout, collaborating with owners, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams.

The role requires managing budgets, schedules, and change processes while ensuring quality,