MEP Project Manager

Kokosing; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plus match

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading industrial maintenance contractor is seeking a Project Manager to lead mechanical and electrical teams on large-scale projects. The ideal candidate will oversee project execution ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to budgets and schedules. A Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management and over 10 years of relevant experience are required. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience and knowledge of construction, design, finance, and management required.
• PE credentialing is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical and electrical teams on projects.
• Manage project objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate project activities with governmental agencies.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or construction management

Job description

McGraw Kokosing is a leading industrial maintenance contractor based in Middletown, OH. With extensive capabilities that include off‑site manufacturing and assembly, pipe fabrication and installation, electrical and instrumentation, structural steel erection, rigging, and equipment setting, we are committed to delivering best‑in‑class solutions to our clients. Serving a diverse range of industries including steel, power, oil and gas, and food and beverage, we provide comprehensive services such as planned plant outages, emergency maintenance, and capital improvement projects for both new and existing facilities. Since partnering with Kokosing Industrial in 1992, we have consistently prioritized safety and quality, striving to lead the industry in delivering exceptional results for our customers. Our preconstruction services include risk assessments, budget validation, 3‑D modeling and more, ensuring that we exceed our clients’ expectations every step of the way.

Job Description

The Project Manager will lead mechanical and/or electrical teams for large‑scale projects. They will oversee projects from preconstruction through final completion, ensuring safety and quality, managing client relations, budgets, schedules, vendor management, submittals, and procedures.

Summary

• Plays a leadership role in coordinating mechanical and electrical industrial projects.
• Projects span steel/manufacturing, power, data centers, and various MEP related projects across diverse industries and clients.
• Typical workload includes overseeing one large project or multiple smaller projects.
• Ensures project goals are achieved within prescribed time frame and funding parameters, performing duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
• Manages Project Engineers, Superintendents, and Foremen who supervise construction employees; charged with overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiates and maintains liaison with prime clients to facilitate construction activities.
• Establishes project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy.
• Confers with project staff to outline work plan, assign duties/responsibilities, and authority.
• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project—arranges recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure work progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Reviews project proposals or plans to determine timeframe, funding limitations, project procedures, staffing requirements, and available resources to various phases of project.
• Reviews status reports from project personnel and modifies schedules/plans as needed.
• Prepares project reports for management, clients, or others.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems.
• Coordinates project activities with governmental agencies and subcontractors.
• Understands and can analyze and execute CPM‑based project schedules.
• Monitors/control construction through administrative direction of on‑site Superintendent to ensure project is built safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Represents company in Owner progress meetings.
• Manages financial aspects of contracts and is responsible for project profit or loss.
• Leads project team in daily field coordination meeting, weekly block schedule meeting, and monthly safety kickoff meeting.
• Mentors and assists with career development of other team members.
• Performs additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Interviewing/hiring, training, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding/disciplining; resolving complaints and problems.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or construction management.
• PE credentialing is not required but is a strong plus.
• 10+ years’ experience and knowledge of construction, design, finance, and management required.

Skills and Abilities

• Understands and interprets safety laws and company policies/standards.
• Applies innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Comprehensively understands corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, and their impact on project activities.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Business oriented person.
• Assures responsibility, interface, and communication effectively with others.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life, and disability insurance. Competitive incentives to eligible team members such as paid time off and 401(k) plus match to reward commitment to customers and keep safety a priority.

McGraw Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

McGraw Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life, and disability insurance. We also provide competitive incentives to eligible team members, like paid time off and 401(k) plus match to reward our team members for staying committed to our customers and keeping safety a priority.

McGraw Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.