Senior MEP Preconstruction Lead for Industrial Projects

Eastern Contractors Corporation; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Discretionary PTO

Plum Benefits program

ESOP

Job summary

Eastern Contractors Corporation seeks an experienced MEP Project Manager to support industrial, advanced manufacturing, cleanroom, semiconductor, EV battery, and data center projects. You will oversee estimating, procurement, coordination, installation, and commissioning of complex MEP systems, collaborating with owners, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams.

The role covers preconstruction through startup and closeout, with emphasis on budgeting, schedules, risk management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field or equivalent industry experience.
• 5-8+ years of MEP construction, estimating, project management, or preconstruction experience.
• Demonstrated experience with mechanical systems on industrial or technically complex projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specs, and technical docs.
• Strong knowledge of MEP construction sequencing, procurement, cost control, and coordination.
• Experience preparing estimates, contracts, RFIs, change orders, and bid packages.
• Strong communication, organization, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction mgmt software.
• Ability to travel as project needs require.
• Valid driver’s license and authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Preconstruction & Estimating: review drawings, prepare budgets and bids, develop scopes, solicit pricing.
• Preconstruction & Estimating: identify design conflicts and risks, value engineering options.
• Preconstruction & Estimating: participate in client meetings and contract discussions.
• Project Management & Execution: manage MEP scopes from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout.
• Project Management & Execution: maintain budgets, forecasts, schedules, and change control.
• Project Management & Execution: coordinate owners, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams.
• Project Management & Execution: review submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and equipment selections.
• Project Management & Execution: monitor cost, schedule, quality, safety, and overall performance.
• Project Management & Execution: manage commissioning, testing, turnover, and closeout docs.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management: build relationships with clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

MEP construction

Estimating

Project management

Preconstruction

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

MS Office

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

BuildingConnected

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Eastern Contractors Corporation seeks an experienced MEP Project Manager to support industrial, advanced manufacturing, cleanroom, semiconductor, EV battery, and data center projects. You will oversee estimating, procurement, coordination, installation, and commissioning of complex MEP systems, collaborating with owners, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams.

The role covers preconstruction through startup and closeout, with emphasis on budgeting, schedules, risk management, and