MEP Project Leader – Industrial, Data Center & Cleanroom

ECC; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Discretionary Paid Time Off

Plum Benefits

ESOP

Job summary

EasternCommercial in Atlanta, GA seeks an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead industrial and data center projects from preconstruction through commissioning. You will coordinate owners, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams to deliver complex MEP systems on time and within budgets.

The role requires 5–8+ years in MEP construction, strong estimating and procurement skills, and the ability to travel to project sites as needed. Procore and BIM tools are preferred.

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 construction

Budgeting

Project management

Reading drawings

Procurement

Cost control

Communication

MS Office

Construction software

Travel

Driver's license

US work authorization

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Construction Management

Equivalent experience

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

BuildingConnected

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

EasternCommercial in Atlanta, GA seeks an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead industrial and data center projects from preconstruction through commissioning. You will coordinate owners, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams to deliver complex MEP systems on time and within budgets.

The role requires 5–8+ years in MEP construction, strong estimating and procurement skills, and the ability to travel to project sites as needed. Procore and BIM tools are preferred.