Senior MEP Manager (North Texas) - Austin Commercial

Austinindl; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Matching 401(k) plan

Job summary

Austin Commercial, based in Fort Worth, TX, is hiring a Senior MEP Manager for a billion-dollar healthcare project. This role involves leading MEP trade coordination, ensuring compliance with local building codes, reviewing subcontractor work, and training MEP coordinators.

Applicants should hold a B.S. in a relevant field and have over 10 years of experience in commercial construction management. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction project management and MEP experience.
• Completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training (within first year).
• Familiarity with MEP code requirements such as NFPA and Plumbing Code.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate mechanical/electrical design complexity and cost, ensuring compliance.
• Coordinate MEP scope and check shop drawings for accuracy.
• Serve as technical resource in meetings with owners and architects.

Skills

MEP trade coordination

Construction project management

Code compliance

Team building and management

Communication with city inspectors

Education

B.S. in construction management, engineering, or related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Senior MEP Manager (North Texas) – Austin Commercial

Austin Commercial is seeking a Senior MEP Manager for a billion‑dollar healthcare project in Fort Worth, TX.

Functional Areas of Responsibility

• MEP trade coordination / space management / constructability studies
• Certificate of occupancy management
• Review of subcontractor submittals
• Compliance with building codes
• Relations with city Inspectors
• Review of subcontractor proposed change pricing
• Coordination with Design Engineers (MEP and LV)
• Coordination of initial scope of work (MEP and other subs review of exhibit D)

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Evaluates the complexity of the mechanical/electrical design and estimates construction costs and maintenance. Ensures constructability and compliance with local building codes.

2. Serves as a technical resource in meetings with owners and architects, explaining mechanical/electrical systems and anticipated difficulties.

3. Attends weekly meetings with owners, architects, and subcontractors, outlining work, phasing, scheduling, and quality issues; may hold separate meetings as needed.

4. Ensures subcontractors submit shop drawings on time, examines completeness, and guarantees timely equipment delivery.

5. Coordinates MEP scope using overlay or CAD to prevent space issues and aligns shop drawings among subcontractors.

6. Checks mechanical, plumbing, and piping shop drawings, ensures proper routing and dimensions, oversees QA/QC, and verifies rough‑in installation.

7. Scrutinizes electrical shop drawings, including slab rough‑ins, switchgear, riser diagrams, and emergency generator placement; performs inspections and coordinates with city inspectors.

8. Manages fire sprinkler system inspections, coordinates tamper and flow switches with the fire alarm system, and ensures compliance with local codes.

9. Inspects and coordinates life safety systems, smoke evacuation, pressurized zones, fire control centers, distress communications, and fire extinguishers; handles certificate of occupancy requirements.

10. Reviews proposed changes for cost and schedule impact, resolving technical issues with architects and engineers.

11. Audits subcontractor pay requests for accuracy and timeliness, resolving payment issues.

12. Coaches subordinate MEP Coordinators, providing technical guidance.

13. Acts as liaison among owners, architects, general contractors, and other disciplines.

14. Performs additional duties as assigned.

15. On large projects, may specialize in a single field, e.g., mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, communications.

Specialized Manager Examples

• Mechanical, HVAC, Clean room Project Manager
• Electrical Project Manager
• Instrumentation & Controls Manager
• Communications & Low Voltage Manager
• Other Job‑Specific Specialty Managers

Requirements

• B.S. in construction management, construction science, engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of commercial construction project management and MEP experience
• Completion of OSHA 30‑Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training (within first year)
• Proficiency with project management software and cost projection, scheduling, financial analysis, budget reviews, and labor reports
• Ability to build and manage multiple high‑performing teams
• Familiarity with MEP code requirements (NFPA, SMACNA, Plumbing Code, etc.)

Benefits & Compensation

Medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401(k) plan. Austin Commercial is a 100% employee‑owned company.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with federal employment law. All applicants have rights under the law; please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.