Senior MEP Manager

ARCO; Illinois; On-site; USD 84,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus program

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Traditional and Roth 401k

Company supported relocation

Tuition reimbursement for associates

Scholarship for associates' children

1-month paid sabbatical after every 5y

1-week paid volunteer leave

100% charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

ARCO, a design-build construction leader, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead MEP coordination on data center projects. You will plan procurement, oversee installation, startup, and commissioning, review submittals, RFIs, and coordinate with subs to close punch lists.

This role requires strong BIM/MEP expertise and a proven ability to manage complex mechanical and electrical scopes. ARCO offers relocation support, ESOP, industry bonus programs, and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 5-7+ years of estimating, procurement, and/or coordination experience on large MEP systems.
• Advanced knowledge of MEP installations, BIM modeling, and commissioning for data center projects.
• Familiarity with Procore, CxAlloy, and BIM 360 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist project team with MEP information management during preconstruction.
• Support and schedule 3D model coordination for assigned projects.
• Track MEP-related MOPs and cutover activities.
• Coordinate commissioning documentation with subcontractors, vendors, and commissioning agents.
• Process vendor startup and commissioning.
• Coordinate MEP client training and guidance to the team.

Skills

MEP coordination

BIM Modeling

Project management

Submittals & RFIs

Education

BS in Engineering, construction management, or related field

Tools

Procore

CxAlloy

BIM 360

Job description

ABOUT YOU

ARCO/Murray's team of engineers and project managers are experts at tackling complex projects and installations through a comprehensive design/build approach. By leveraging streamlined communication between clients and our design team, project managers, and field staff, we specialize in finding optimized, custom solutions for our clients by drawing upon our deep industry experience and using the most advanced technologies available.

The MEP Manager supports project teams by planning and coordinating procurement, installation, startup, and commissioning of critical MEP systems. This role focuses on data center and advanced manufacturing projects, ensuring seamless execution of complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing scopes. Key responsibilities include managing the MEP model, reviewing submittals, resolving RFIs, tracking progress, organizing commissioning documentation, and collaborating with subcontractors and vendors to close punch list items.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program


• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)


• Traditional and Roth 401k


• Company supported relocation


• Tuition reimbursement for associates


• Scholarship for associates' children up to $28,000 per child


• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel


• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year


• 100% charitable match


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage


• Paid parental leave

Typical base compensation for the Project Manager role is between $84,000.00 and $160,000.00. Candidates with extensive experience may exceed this range. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation based on individual and company performance.

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country - constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Assist Project Management Team with Preconstruction MEP information management


• Support and schedule 3D Model coordinator for assigned projects


• Track MEP related MOPs and cutover activities for assigned projects


• Coordinate commissioning documentation with subcontractors, vendors, and commissioning agent


• Process Vendor startup and commissioning


• Assist with organizing MEP client training


• Train and provide guidance to MEP Team on MEP concepts and installation details


• This position will supervise all Mechanical and Electrical Trade contractors, and vendors involved in the project


• Coordinate all Mechanical and Electrical schedules, budgets, reports, and documentation from pre-construction through close-out

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Engineering, construction management, or related field required


• 5-7+ years of estimating, procurement, and/or coordination experience specific to large, sophisticated mechanical and electrical systems


• Advanced knowledge of the installation of MEP systems, BIM Modeling, and commissioning of MEP systems in support of data center projects


• Familiarity with software such as Procore, CxAlloy, and BIM 360 preferred

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 6,550 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #6 on ENR's Design-Build Firms list and #29 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2025.

Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person that can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is, "Yes!" we look forward to meeting you.