MEP Project Manager

Barton Malow; South Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton Malow in Charleston, SC is seeking an experienced Senior MEP Project Manager to lead planning, coordination, and delivery of complex MEP systems across our projects. You will partner with owners, designers, trade partners, and field teams to meet quality, schedule, budget, and safety objectives.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in MEP management, strong BIM/VDC coordination, procurement, commissioning, and turnover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience managing MEP scopes within large-scale commercial construction projects.
• Demonstrated leadership of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and low-voltage systems from preconstruction through commissioning.
• Strong understanding of MEP procurement, design coordination, commissioning, and turnover processes.
• Experience using BIM/VDC tools to support system coordination and project delivery.
• Experience with Procore and other construction management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP design management and coordination during preconstruction and project execution.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners to develop cost-effective building system solutions.
• Review design documents for constructability, completeness, and potential coordination conflicts.
• Support estimating and procurement with budgeting, value engineering, and subcontractor buyout activities.
• Develop MEP scope packages and participate in subcontractor evaluation and award recommendations.
• Lead MEP turnover, startup, testing, balancing, commissioning, and owner training activities.

Skills

Leadership

MEP coordination

BIM/VDC

Project management

Communication

Procore

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related

Tools

Procore

BIM software

Job description

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For more than 100 years, Barton Malow has been committed toBuilding People, Projects, and Communities. Guided by our Core Values of Integrity, Partnership, and Empowerment, we have built a culture centered on innovation, collaboration, and long-term career growth.

As Barton Malow continues to expand its presence in the Charleston market, we are seeking an experienced Senior MEP Project Manager to lead the planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and low-voltage systems across our projects.

This role serves as the primary leader for MEP strategy from preconstruction through closeout, partnering closely with owners, designers, trade partners, and field operations teams to deliver high-performing building systems that meet quality, schedule, budget, and safety objectives. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in building systems, MEP coordination, procurement, commissioning, and operational readiness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead MEP design management and coordination efforts during preconstruction and project execution.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners to develop cost-effective building system solutions.
• Review design documents for constructability, completeness, and potential coordination conflicts.
• Support estimating and procurement teams with budgeting, value engineering, and subcontractor buyout activities.
• Develop MEP scope packages and participate in subcontractor evaluation and award recommendations.
• Facilitate design-assist and design-build MEP delivery strategies where applicable.

Building Systems Coordination

• Lead interdisciplinary MEP coordination efforts utilizing BIM/VDC technologies.
• Manage coordination of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and low-voltage systems.
• Facilitate clash detection reviews and resolution of system conflicts.
• Ensure integration of all building systems with project schedule, logistics plans, and operational requirements.
• Drive collaboration between field operations, engineering, and trade partners throughout project delivery.

Project Execution

• Monitor MEP construction activities to ensure compliance with project requirements, specifications, safety expectations, and quality standards.
• Partner with Superintendents and Project Teams to proactively resolve field challenges impacting building systems.
• Oversee equipment procurement, material tracking, startup planning, and installation sequencing.
• Support commissioning activities and ensure seamless transition from construction to owner occupancy.

Cost & Schedule Management

• Track and manage MEP budgets, forecasts, contingency utilization, and change management processes.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect schedule and cost objectives.
• Review monthly cost projections and validate financial performance of MEP scopes.
• Collaborate with project teams to maintain schedule milestones and turnover requirements.
• Lead MEP turnover, startup, testing, balancing, commissioning, and owner training activities.
• Ensure timely completion of punch list items and system documentation.
• Coordinate closeout requirements including O&M manuals, warranties, as-built documentation, and regulatory approvals.
• Support final building readiness and client satisfaction initiatives.

Business Development & Client Relationships

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients regarding building systems strategy and project execution.
• Participate in pursuit efforts, proposal development, interviews, and client presentations.
• Support Barton Malow's continued growth throughout the Charleston and Southeast markets.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience managing MEP scopes within large-scale commercial construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and low-voltage systems from preconstruction through commissioning.
• Strong understanding of MEP procurement, design coordination, commissioning, and turnover processes.
• Experience utilizing BIM/VDC tools to support system coordination and project delivery.
• Knowledge of healthcare, higher education, life sciences, industrial, mission-critical, or other complex building environments preferred.
• Experience with Procore and other construction management platforms preferred.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.

Barton Malow is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters: We do not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged and under contract to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any unsolicited resumes submitted without prior agreement will be considered the property of Barton Malow with the right to engage at our sole discretion without any obligations or fees owed.

Nearest Major Market: Charleston South Carolina
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina