MEP Specialist

Choate Construction Company; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical coverage options

High Deductible Health Plan with HSA

Dental & Vision coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical &/

Dependent)

Life & AD&D Insurance

401k Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Disability – short & long term

Debt Reduction Program

Employee Assistance & Financial Well‑l

Employee Referral Program

Charitable Contribution Matching

Stewardship Day

Safe working environment

Job summary

Choate Construction Company in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced MEP Specialist to lead mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, low-voltage, and controls scopes from design through turnover. You will collaborate with design partners, trade contractors, and clients to drive alignment and successful execution.

You will mentor teammates, support cost evaluations, constructability reviews, value engineering, and procurement, and champion safety and quality to deliver high-performing

Qualifications

• Provides technical expertise across MEP from design through construction and turnover.
• Partners with preconstruction, project management, and field teams to drive alignment.
• Collaborates with trade partners to coordinate scope, sequencing, and system integration.
• Supports cost evaluations, constructability reviews, value engineering, and procurement.
• Champions safety and quality in the field and ensures commissioning success.
• Mentors teammates and builds client/designer/partner relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP scopes across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, low-voltage, and controls.
• Coordinate with design partners, trade contractors, and field teams for seamless execution.
• Drive cost evaluation, constructability reviews, and value engineering activities.
• Ensure safety, quality, and successful commissioning on projects.
• Develop and mentor project teams to strengthen capability and performance.
• Foster repeat business and new opportunities through technical excellence.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Fire protection

Low-voltage systems

Controls systems

Cost analysis

Scheduling

Mentoring

Client relationships

Job description

Who We Are Looking For

The MEP Specialist sits at the core of project success. You’ll provide expertise across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, low-voltage, and controls systems from early pursuit through project turnover. Working closely with project teams, you will help ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient MEP execution while supporting cost analysis, scheduling, system performance, and contract development for multiple projects. You will also elevate Choate’s technical capabilities by mentoring teammates and building strong relationships with clients, design partners, and trade contractors to help secure new opportunities and achieve exceptional outcomes.

YOU COULD BE THE NEXT CHOATE MEP SPECIALIST IF…

• You provide technical expertise across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, low-voltage, and controls systems, supporting projects from design through construction and turnover.
• You partner with preconstruction, project management, and field teams to drive alignment, support decision-making, and ensure seamless MEP execution.
• You collaborate directly with trade partners to coordinate scope, sequencing, and system integration, stepping in to lead MEP scopes when needed.
• You support cost evaluations, constructability reviews, value engineering, and procurement efforts to deliver efficient and effective project solutions.
• You champion safety and quality in the field, ensuring all systems meet Choate’s high standards and are successfully commissioned.
• You mentor and develop project teams, sharing MEP knowledge and helping strengthen overall team capability and performance.
• You build strong relationships with clients, designers, and partners, contributing to repeat business and new project opportunities through expertise and service.

Benefits Of Being a Full Time Choate Employee Owner

• 100% Employee Owned Company with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical Coverage Options: Surest, a copay plan, or High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account; Dental & Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent)
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401k Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
• Parental Leave
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• College Student Debt Reduction Program
• Employee Assistance & Financial Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Charitable Contribution Matching ($1,000 per year per employee)
• Stewardship Day (Community Volunteering)

One additional benefit Choate offers which cannot be understated is a safe working environment. Whether working in the office or at a jobsite, it is our goal to elevate safety standards and ensure everyone goes home safely – and more safety conscious – at the end of each day.

Choate is a Drug Free Workplace and pre-employment drug screening in required for all new hires.

Choate Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a safe work environment and to fostering the well-being and health of its employees.

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.