MEP Project Manager (Full-Time)

MBP; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 107,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-annual bonuses

Generous PTO

Full benefits

Health savings account

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Training & development

Wellness program

Job summary

MBP is seeking Team Members to support planning, design, and construction for campus infrastructure projects in Baltimore, MD. This full‑time role emphasizes on‑site owner’s representation, project management, and coordination of design and construction activities.

Candidates should have 10+ years of combined education/experience with MEP systems, strong budgeting and scheduling skills, and the ability to mentor staff while delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of combined education/experience in construction projects.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Ability to review designs, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Strong on-site leadership and staff mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site owner’s representation for new construction, renovation, and site improvement projects.
• Manage project controls including scheduling and cost estimating; monitor budgets and performance.
• Conduct QA/QC field inspections and coordinate with designers, contractors, and operations staff.
• Assist in planning, design reviews, and constructability evaluations; manage project close-out.

Skills

Project management

Owner's representation

Budgeting

Scheduling

QA/QC

Team mentoring

Construction knowledge

Job description

MBP is seeking new Team Members for growth opportunities to work on meaningful projects in a higher education environment to assist with the planning, design, and construction for a mix of academic, laboratory, residential, athletic, data centers/IT infrastructure, central utility plant, and campus infrastructure projects. Candidates located in the Baltimore, Maryland area with 10 or more years of combined education and/or experience that demonstrates advanced knowledge and experience in the execution of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing focused projects are preferred.

Team Members in this position will undertake management responsibilities providing on‑site owner’s representation services for new construction, renovation, and site improvement projects. Responsibilities include providing project and construction management services; design and constructability review; project planning; QA/QC field inspection and management; project controls including scheduling and cost estimating; and project close‑out including commissioning, acceptance, and building turnover to operations support.

Assist the Owner’s Project Management staff in managing assigned tasks on project for the client, including assisting in managing a team and coordinating the work of various project entities (designer, contractor, owner personnel). Assist in preparation, monitoring, and managing client project budgets and internal budgets. Analyze and optimize internal and external processes.

• Undertake management responsibilities for some or all aspects of the design and construction of new construction and/or renovation projects
• Maintain a positive and productive working relationship with peer leaders, superiors, and subordinates
• Provide on‑site owner’s representation and on‑site staff augmentation support on tasks as assigned
• Conduct site visits, identify potential engineering problems, and propose solutions and alternatives
• Provide subject‑matter technical engineering expertise for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to support and assist in reviewing technical work on assigned projects
• Formulate solutions, tactics, and strategies to verify adherence to project budgets, schedules, work plans, performance requirements, and contracts
• Monitor progress, utilization, and quality of work produced as assigned
• Help to manage, direct, and coordinate the work of assigned staff
• Assist with mentoring and facilitating the imparting of technical knowledge to staff, including the transfer of technical knowledge from the more senior personnel to those with less experience
• Adjust workload to changes and work to meet deadlines

Additional Duties

Engages in business development, participates in marketing activities, actively participates in company initiatives, and assists in providing project management on small to mid‑size projects. Helps to prepare, monitor, and manage the client’s project budgets. Works closely with project accountant to manage individual multipliers, utilization forecasts and project margins. Attends and participates in professional association meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of engineering. Other duties as assigned.

Expertise

• Capable of managing multiple assignments simultaneously
• Ability to work on‑site to support the owner’s project management team
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Ability to analyze and optimize internal and external processes
• Able to stand and sit as needed on project work sites, climb ladders, work at heights, and work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions
• Ability to safely navigate construction work sites with uneven terrain

Guidance / Responsibility

• Generally able to work independently and determine solutions
• Provide training to less experienced personnel
• Assist in managing the profitability of projects and their forecasted budgets
• Receives overall guidance on emphasis and approach

Supervisory

Capable of supervising individuals and teams. Generally performs in a managerial role, coordinating and monitoring the efforts of the project design team and client stakeholders.

Status

Full‑time

The base salary range for this position is $107,000.00 to $154,000.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on work location, qualifications, experience, job‑related skills, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with opportunities for semi‑annual bonuses
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedules
• 100% employer‑paid medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits (for individual)
• Health savings account with company contribution
• 401(k)/Roth 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition assistance and student loan reimbursement
• Numerous training and professional development opportunities
• Wellness program and fitness program reimbursement

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

MBP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.