MEP Unit Lead - Food & Beverage Projects

Gray; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Construction seeks an experienced MEP Unit Manager to lead the MEP Services in major markets including Lexington, KY. You will manage multi-project portfolios, drive profitability, and mentor project teams across design/build and hard bid environments.

The role requires strong leadership, scheduling mastery, and deep knowledge of contracting methods. Expect collaboration with executives to deliver high-value food & beverage facilities nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or a minimum of ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of seven consecutive years total profit and loss accountability on multiple projects.
• Minimum of five years of experience managing all disciplines of design/build projects or hard bid projects for the market this position serves.
• Experience with lump sum, GMP, cost plus construction management, and fee-based construction contracting; understanding contractual language.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate project administration including start-up meetings, minutes, and action items.
• Monitor budget, costs, and profitability; provide reports to leadership.
• Develop and maintain project master schedules; assess progress with MEP trades.
• Oversee risk management, ensure safety, quality, scheduling, and profitability goals.
• Mentor and train MEP staff; conduct performance reviews and ensure resource availability.
• Maintain relationships with owners, subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Financial acumen

Estimating

Contracting methods

Mentoring

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Scheduling software

Estimating software

Job description

Gray Construction seeks an experienced MEP Unit Manager to lead the MEP Services in major markets including Lexington, KY. You will manage multi-project portfolios, drive profitability, and mentor project teams across design/build and hard bid environments.

The role requires strong leadership, scheduling mastery, and deep knowledge of contracting methods. Expect collaboration with executives to deliver high-value food & beverage facilities nationwide.