Senior MEP Construction Project Manager

Jobtailor; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead construction and related programs, coordinating design, permitting, occupancy, and budget management across concurrent projects. You will align efforts with client objectives and business goals, guiding groups and stakeholders to successful outcomes.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of PM experience, strong MEP background, and a proven ability to manage budgets, teams, and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Typically 10+ years of project management experience.
• Experience with several large and unique programs and overseeing several projects in parallel.
• Strong past MEP experience.
• Expert skills in construction project management, people leadership, and client engagement.
• Travel extensively throughout Massachusetts for client engagements, site visits, and stakeholder relationships.
• Expected on-site presence of approximately 25–50%.
• Flexibility to attend evening town meetings, public hearings, and community engagement events.
• Exceptional team leadership, coaching, and communication abilities.
• Problem-solving ability, including identifying root causes, solutions, ROI, and risks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of project management, including design, construction, permitting, occupancy, quality control, staffing, scheduling, closeout, and budget management
• Provide strategic oversight across concurrent projects and ensure alignment with business objectives and client needs
• Partner with senior leadership to define project scope, objectives, and success metrics
• Lead cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop team members
• Oversee resource allocation, staffing decisions, and performance evaluations
• Develop and implement client-focused communication strategies
• Monitor project progress against KPIs, analyze trends and root causes, and recommend solutions
• Manage contracts, budgets, expenditures, and financial performance
• Lead high-impact meetings and facilitate engagement with clients, executives, designers, contractors, vendors, and user groups
• Oversee project documentation, procurement strategies, furniture acquisitions, and relocation processes
• Optimize project workflows using best practices for efficiency, scalability, and sustainability
• Lead planning and delivery of client-focused projects to defined quality, timeline, and stakeholder standards
• Manage 5–10 project team members across concurrent initiatives
• Forecast and manage utilization, capacity, and performance
• Deliver projects contributing to $1M–$3M in annual revenue
• Support portfolio growth by defending existing relationships, reengaging dormant clients, expanding opportunities, and targeting new prospects

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Analytical Skills

Client Engagement

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Adaptability

Strategic Mindset

Tools

Budget Management

Resource Allocation

KPI Monitoring

Contract Management

Procurement Strategies

Performance Evaluations

MEP Experience

Project Documentation

Job description

• Oversee all phases of project management, including design, construction, permitting, occupancy, quality control, staffing, scheduling, closeout, and budget management
• Provide strategic oversight across concurrent projects and ensure alignment with business objectives and client needs
• Partner with senior leadership to define project scope, objectives, and success metrics
• Lead cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop team members
• Oversee resource allocation, staffing decisions, and performance evaluations
• Develop and implement client-focused communication strategies
• Monitor project progress against KPIs, analyze trends and root causes, and recommend solutions
• Manage contracts, budgets, expenditures, and financial performance
• Lead high-impact meetings and facilitate engagement with clients, executives, designers, contractors, vendors, and user groups
• Oversee project documentation, procurement strategies, furniture acquisitions, and relocation processes
• Optimize project workflows using best practices for efficiency, scalability, and sustainability
• Lead planning and delivery of client-focused projects to defined quality, timeline, and stakeholder standards
• Manage 5–10 project team members across concurrent initiatives
• Forecast and manage utilization, capacity, and performance
• Deliver projects contributing to $1M–$3M in annual revenue
• Support portfolio growth by defending existing relationships, reengaging dormant clients, expanding opportunities, and targeting new prospects

Requirements

• Typically 10+ years of project management experience
• Experience with several large and unique programs and overseeing several projects in parallel
• Strong past MEP experience
• Expert skills in construction project management, people leadership, and client engagement
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with a strategic mindset
• Experience cultivating and growing a portfolio of projects and client accounts
• Ability to identify opportunities, expand services, and deliver exceptional client outcomes
• Travel extensively throughout Massachusetts for client engagements, site visits, and stakeholder relationships
• Expected on-site presence of approximately 25–50%
• Flexibility to attend evening town meetings, public hearings, and community engagement events
• Exceptional team leadership, coaching, and communication abilities
• Problem-solving ability, including identifying root causes, solutions, ROI, and risks
• Proficiency with core technology and eagerness to explore cutting-edge solutions
• Proactive, self-motivated, adaptable, client-focused, and collaborative approach
• Ability to serve as a technical coach and role model to less experienced staff

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive project management expertise with a focus on construction, client engagement, and team leadership. Proven ability to oversee multiple projects, optimize workflows, and deliver client-focused outcomes while managing budgets and resources effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• Construction Project Management
• Client Engagement
• Team Leadership
• Analytical Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Budget Management
• Resource Allocation
• KPI Monitoring
• Contract Management
• Quality Control
• Staffing Decisions
• Procurement Strategies
• Performance Evaluations
• Project Documentation
• MEP Experience

Soft Skills

• Coaching
• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Collaboration
• Adaptability

Industry Keywords

• Project Scope
• Stakeholder Standards
• Client-Focused StrategiesPortfolio Growth
• Site Visits

Tools & Technologies

• Core Technology Proficiency
• Cutting-Edge Solutions Exploration