Senior MEP & Building Systems Project Leader

Turner-; Seattle (WA); 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 commercial real estate, life sciences, healthcare and industrial sectors in Seattle.

The successful candidate will manage mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems throughout the project lifecycle, acting as the main client interface to ensure schedule, budget, quality and operational readiness are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing MEP/building services or technical project delivery on large-scale capital 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.
• Solid grasp of project controls, scheduling, budgeting, risk management and change management.
• Excellent communication, leadership and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PE, CEng, LEED or equivalents are preferred.

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 coordination and integration of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and specialty building systems.
• Monitor scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk to ensure successful project delivery.
• Review design documents, specifications, submittals, RFIs and technical deliverables for compliance.
• Foster design reviews, technical workshops, constructability assessments and value engineering.
• Support procurement, contractor evaluations and technical bid reviews.
• Identify risks and lead mitigation strategies related to building services.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Stakeholder coordination

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline

Tools

PMP

PE

CEng

LEED

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Building Services Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex MEP building services projects across commercial real estate, life sciences, healthcare and industrial sectors in Seattle.

The successful candidate will manage mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems throughout the project lifecycle, acting as the main client interface to ensure schedule, budget, quality and operational readiness are met.