MEP Specialist - Washington D.C.

MCN Build; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $95k–$130k

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

PTO 20 days

Flexible working

Job summary

MCN Build in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced MEP Specialist with field and office experience across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. You will balance field inspections, QA/QC, and estimating support to ensure high-quality project execution.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work with project teams in office and field environments. Travel to sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of QA/QC procedures in construction.
• Experience in estimating for MEP projects.
• Field supervision experience in MEP construction.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections of MEP systems to verify compliance with specs and codes.
• Document QA/QC observations and coordinate corrective actions.
• Support project teams with scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and proper installation practices.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and as-built documentation for MEP systems.
• Provide technical insight to estimating teams for cost analysis and takeoffs.

Skills

QA/QC procedures

Estimating knowledge

Field supervision

Excel

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Sage 300

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 2007, MCN Build is a diverse, dynamic commercial construction management firm headquartered in Washington, DC. We specialize in developments that enhance the community; including transformational projects that promote economic sustainability, including education, recreation, healthcare, affordable housing, and institutional spaces. While building strong, continuous relationships with our clients and the community, we recognize that our success is rooted in the professional and personal fullfilment of our most valuable asset-our employees.

Who We Are

Founded in 2007, MCN Build is a diverse, dynamic commercial construction management firm headquartered in Washington, DC. We specialize in developments that enhance the community; including transformational projects that promote economic sustainability, including education, recreation, healthcare, affordable housing, and institutional spaces. While building strong, continuous relationships with our clients and the community, we recognize that our success is rooted in the professional and personal fullfilment of our most valuable asset-our employees.

Now is the perfect time to join the MCN team! Our CEO Rudy Seikaly was named 2021 Business Leader of the Year by DC’s Chamber of Commerce. We are proud to have been named a Best Place to Work by the Washingtonian in 2015, and a Great Place to Work in 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 and ranked on Fortune’s Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Construction 2023 and 2024. Our biggest win is from our own employees who still today overwhelmingly choose to grow with MCN as evidenced by our 95% employee retention rate and average tenure of 4 1/2 years.

We truly invest in our own people by offering top notch, company-sponsored benefits found in firms twice our size to all 100+ MCN team members. Student loan repayment plans, 529 college savings plans, tuition reimbursement, flexible working arrangements, PMP/LEED/CCM/CQM certification preparation classes, industry conference networking, and pups in the office are just some of the benefits that empower every member of the MCN team to choose their own professional and personal journey to work-life balance.

In the last 7 years, we’ve doubled our size, added 3 new office locations in Baltimore, Prince Georges' County & U.S. Virgin Islands, celebrated 20+ employee promotions, and won two 2021 Engineering News Record (ENR) Best Project awards all while expanding our philanthropic efforts both here at home in the DMV as well as abroad in Ethiopia, Lebanon, El Salvador, and Colombia. We're 50% millennials, 20% women, and 100% driven to build our community together.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a motivated MEP Specialist with field and office experience in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) construction.

The right candidate will support our Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) department while leveraging hands‑on field experience and estimating knowledge to contribute across project execution. This role requires a professional who can balance multiple responsibilities, including site inspections, quality verification, coordination with field teams, and supporting pre‑construction estimating efforts. Successful candidates will demonstrate a passion for construction excellence, attention to detail, and the ability to seamlessly support project teams in both office and field environments.

What You’ll Do

Our new MEP Specialist will be responsible for ensuring quality standards are met across MEP systems while collaborating with project teams to drive efficiency and accuracy.

A day in the life of this role may include:

• Conducting field inspections of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to verify compliance with design specifications, codes, and quality standards.
• Documenting QA/QC observations and coordinating corrective actions with project teams.
• Supporting project teams with scheduling, coordination of subcontractors, and ensuring proper installation practices.
• Assisting in reviewing shop drawings, submittals, and as‑built documentation for MEP systems.
• Collaborating with estimating teams to provide technical insight, quantity takeoffs, and review of MEP scopes for cost analysis.
• Helping identify potential cost or scheduling impacts based on field conditions and assisting with mitigation strategies.
• Maintaining accurate records in Procore, Bluebeam, Sage 300, or similar construction management platforms.

What You Bring To The Table

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in MEP construction, including field supervision and/or estimating experience.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, construction drawings, and QA/QC procedures.
• Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Sage 300, or similar.
• Organized with excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Well versed in Excel and other Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues, subcontractors, vendors, designers, and clients.
• Flexibility to perform both field inspections and office-based estimating support.
• Some travel to project sites may be required depending on business needs.

What We Offer

• Salary Range: $95,000 – $130,000 commensurate with experience.
• Free medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee; 75% cost sharing for family coverage including a domestic partner, with HSA contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, 401k matching, and 529 college savings plans.
• 20 days of PTO/year, 7 sick days/year, flexible working arrangements, and the latest technology and tools to excel in your role.
• Opportunity to make an impact on a diverse team with decades of professional construction experience.

MCN Build is an equal opportunity employer with a culture that promotes diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MCN encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.