MEP Project Manager

Leadline Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadline Inc. is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager to oversee Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection coordination from pre-construction through commissioning.

The role involves field inspections, problem solving, coordinating subcontractors, and maintaining documentation across the project lifecycle; travel is required. You will review bids, manage submittals, change orders, and schedules, work with BIM/VDC and AHJs, and ensure life-safety and commissioning requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or Fire Protection.
• Minimum 10+ years in MEP systems.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Knowledge of BIM/VDC coordination.
• Familiar with ASHRAE, NEC, NFPA, LEED.
• Experience with data centers or mission-critical projects.
• Ability to read drawings and specs.
• Knowledge of local building codes.
• Experience with testing, balancing, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Review mechanical bid tabs and Exhibit B in contracts.
• Interview and select sub-contractors for each project.
• Manage day-to-day MEP sub-contractor activities.
• Review and approve MEP change orders.
• Conduct site walks to verify progress and update schedules.
• Coordinate with BIM/VDC and Superintendents to stay on schedule.
• Review all MEP submittals and ensure documentation is complete.
• Obtain documentation from inspections and testing.
• Oversee MEP & FP contractors and commissioning agent.
• Coordinate with Owner third-party MEP contractors or testing agencies.
• Obtain mechanical close-out documentation (as-builts, attic stock, OMs).
• Coordinate multi-trade portions (curtain wall, security, electrical, doors).
• Develop and monitor delivery logs and prioritize long-lead items.
• Attend weekly owner, subcontractor, coordination, and field meetings.
• Obtain AHJ approvals/sign-offs.
• Work with retail/tenant fit-out where applicable.
• Develop work lists and complete MEP punch lists.
• Coordinate with utility companies for temporary electrical, steam, and gas.
• Coordinate and direct all parties to complete life-safety inspections.
• Ensure electrical requirements align with mechanical drawings.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

BIM/VDC coordination

Reading drawings and specifications

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or Fire Protection

Tools

BIM Software Tools

Job description

The MEP Project Manager is responsible for managing, field inspections, problem solving, and coordinating all necessary Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection project resources and documentation throughout the entire project lifecycle. This includes the selection and management of MEP subcontractors, and the review, management, and administration of mechanical bid tabs/Exhibit Bs, MEP submittals, monthly MEP requisitions and change orders, and MEP contractor schedule/performance. This is a traveling position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for review of mechanical bid tabs as well as exhibit B in contract
• Responsible for interviewing and selecting sub-contractors for each project.
• Responsible for day-to-day management of MEP sub-contractors
• Responsible for reviewing and approval of MEP change orders.
• Responsible for site walks to ensure work is progressing according to schedule, including schedule updates.
• Responsible for direct communication with BIM/VDC personnel and Superintendent to ensure coordination is on track with schedule.
• Responsible for the review all MEP submittals
• Responsible for obtaining all documentation from inspections and testing (varies on size of job)
• Responsible for overseeing the MEP & FP contractor as well as the Commissioning agent.
• Responsible for coordinating and working with any Owner third party MEP contractors or testing agencies.
• Responsible for obtaining all mechanical close out documentation; as builts, attic stock and O&Ms
• Coordinate multi trade portions of the project; example - curtain wall with security, electrical and door hardware.
• Develop and monitor equipment delivery logs, organize submittal process for long lead items first.
• Attend weekly owner meetings, subcontractor meetings, coordination meeting and field meetings.
• Obtain approval/sign off from any and all AHJs
• Work with retail and/or tenant fit out where applicable.
• Develop work lists, and complete MEP punch list.
• Work with all public utility companies to ensure project requirements are met. Including temporary electrical, steam, and natural gas
• Coordinate and direct as needed all parties to successfully complete life safety inspections.
• Coordinate between trades and documents; electrical requirements for mechanical are correct. Light power match electrical drawings etc.

Evans General Contractors, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (technical/engineering degree) Mechanical, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical and Fire protection
• Minimum 10+ years experience with Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Systems
• Strong computer skills are required i.e. MS Excel, Word, Outlook
• Complete understanding of BIM/VDC coordination including various hit detection programs
• Knowledge of ASHRAE, NEC, NFPA, and LEED requirements
• Ability to make decisions quickly and accurately.
• Must have documented Mission Critical - Data Center ground up GC or Specialty Contractor experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years of project management experience
• Ability to read and comprehend drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of Local, City, and State building codes for the location of the project
• Extensive knowledge of testing and balancing and commissioning practices