Senior MEP Project Lead — Complex Builds

Turner & Townsend; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in the United States (Texas) is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead planning, coordination, and delivery of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing scope on complex construction projects.

You will serve as the primary interface with clients, consultants, contractors, and project teams, ensuring design, installation, commissioning, and handover meet objectives, quality, schedule, and budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing MEP systems on large-scale commercial, industrial, healthcare, mission-critical, life sciences, or data center projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building systems infrastructure.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and vendor partners.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, construction delivery processes, commissioning, and project controls.
• Ability to review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools such as Procore, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
• Strong leadership, organizational, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a client-focused approach.
• PMP, PE, LEED, CCM, or other relevant professional certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of MEP scope throughout all phases of the project lifecycle, from design through commissioning and turnover.
• Manage MEP project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure seamless project execution.
• Review MEP designs, drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical submittals for compliance with project requirements.
• Monitor construction progress and oversee installation activities to ensure adherence to quality, safety, and performance standards.
• Facilitate technical issue resolution and drive timely decision-making across project teams.
• Support procurement efforts, bid evaluations, contractor selection, and contract administration activities.
• Lead MEP coordination meetings and manage interfaces between building systems and construction trades.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, startup, and turnover activities to ensure operational readiness.
• Monitor project risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain schedule and budget objectives.
• Prepare project reports, forecasts, and executive-level presentations for clients and stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering, process improvement, and enhanced project delivery outcomes.
• Foster strong client relationships and contribute to business development and project pursuit activities as needed.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Client communications

Negotiation

Team management

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Turner & Townsend in the United States (Texas) is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead planning, coordination, and delivery of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing scope on complex construction projects.

You will serve as the primary interface with clients, consultants, contractors, and project teams, ensuring design, installation, commissioning, and handover meet objectives, quality, schedule, and budget.