Senior MEP Building Services Project Lead

Turner-; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Building Services Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex MEP building services projects across CRE, life sciences, healthcare, and industrial sectors. You will manage mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and related systems, ensuring project objectives align with schedule, budget, quality, and client requirements.

The ideal candidate has a solid track record in managing multi-disciplinary teams, coordinating consultants and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience managing MEP, building services, or technical project delivery on large-scale capital construction projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building systems design and construction.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary consultants, contractors, and client stakeholders.
• Knowledge of commissioning, testing, handover, and operational readiness processes.
• Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and change management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of building services projects from design through commissioning and handover.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients regarding MEP and building systems delivery.
• Manage multidisciplinary design consultants, contractors, suppliers, and technical stakeholders.
• Oversee the coordination and integration of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and specialty building systems.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk to ensure successful project delivery.
• Review design documentation, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and technical deliverables for compliance with project requirements.
• Facilitate design reviews, technical workshops, constructability assessments, and value engineering initiatives.
• Support procurement processes, contractor evaluations, and technical bid reviews.
• Identify project risks and lead mitigation strategies related to building services systems and infrastructure.
• Coordinate project activities with construction, cost management, scheduling, and commissioning teams.
• Monitor installation progress and provide oversight during construction, testing, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, sustainability objectives, and client requirements.
• Prepare and present project status reports, technical updates, and executive summaries to clients and stakeholders.
• Support project governance, change management, issue resolution, and decision-making processes.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for additional services.
• Mentor junior team members and promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering

Construction Management or related discipline

Tools

PMP

LEED

PE

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Building Services Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex MEP building services projects across CRE, life sciences, healthcare, and industrial sectors. You will manage mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and related systems, ensuring project objectives align with schedule, budget, quality, and client requirements.

The ideal candidate has a solid track record in managing multi-disciplinary teams, coordinating consultants and