MEP Project Leader: Complex, Fast-Paced Builds

Clayco; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Learning & development programs

Paid company holidays

Job summary

Clayco is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager to oversee mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and elevator subcontractors on-site. You will lead scoping, bid package creation, and subcontractor negotiations while ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and strict safety adherence.

You will coordinate with design teams and clients, review documents, and manage changes during construction to maintain quality and compliance with project drawings and specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• 6-10 years of experience managing MEP projects/scope.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to manage multiple trades and personalities.
• Working knowledge of architectural, structural, civil documents to understand how MEP systems are integrated.

Responsibilities

• Plans, and specification analysis, MEP systems interrelationships, construction sequencing and project schedule.
• Facilitate problem solving between MEP subcontractors during construction.
• Validate design issues related to MEP and suggest alternative solutions.
• Manage the MEP submittals.
• Oversee logging and posting of all MEP changes and as-built information on field drawings.
• Oversee the scope review, budgeting, and justification of MEP change work orders.
• Oversee quality control of MEP installation.
• Direct, monitor and oversee MEP subcontractor activities with the Project management team.
• Coordinate and administer MEP materials, systems, and shop drawings submittals.
• Liaison with consultant MEP engineers, inspectors, and staff.
• Ensure MEP subcontractors provide and adhere to quality documentation and records.
• Ensure adherence to project safety regulations by MEP subcontractors.
• Assist with project planning – coordination meetings, writing scopes, getting quotes, scheduling work.
• Train and mentor junior members; encourage training and development for retention.
• Provide technical input related to contract drawings and documents.
• Contribute to weekly Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Construction software

Job description

Clayco is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager to oversee mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and elevator subcontractors on-site. You will lead scoping, bid package creation, and subcontractor negotiations while ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and strict safety adherence.

You will coordinate with design teams and clients, review documents, and manage changes during construction to maintain quality and compliance with project drawings and specifications.