Traveling MEP Manager

Turner Construction Company; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness benefits

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Job summary

A leading construction firm seeks an experienced candidate to oversee Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years' experience in design and field installations. Responsibilities include managing project budgets, developing relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring project alignment with client goals. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential. Benefits include a competitive salary range of $140,000 to $200,000, medical coverage, and a monthly travel stipend.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience with Mechanical and Electrical systems.
• Ability to identify cost premium design features and recommend alternatives.
• LEED accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preconstruction, engineering, and field installation of MEP systems.
• Develop relationships with engineers, subcontractors, and owners.
• Manage project budgets, quality, safety, and scheduling.

Skills

Mechanical and Electrical systems knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Details

Division: Boston Main

Project Location(s): Boston, MA 02108 USA

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Exempt

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position is estimated to be $140,000.00 - 200,000.00 annualized.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness benefits, voluntary legal plan, identity theft protection, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.

Travel & Stipend

Note: This is a traveling role supporting other areas of the country. Applicants should be open to domestic travel. A monthly Living & Travel stipend is paid for this role.

Position Description

Oversee and direct preconstruction, engineering, and field installation of all Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) systems.

Reports To

Project Manager, Project Executive

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Specifically relating to the mechanical and electrical systems (e.g., HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Low Voltage, Fire Sprinkler)

• Develop and maintain relationships with engineers, design consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and owner’s representatives to ensure alignment with client goals and expectations from initiation to completion of the project.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the contract documents (including Turner’s contract, plans, specifications and applicable codes).
• Lead, supervise and develop Turner MEP staff, including providing input on or completing performance appraisals.
• Oversee daily activities of Engineer-MEP, Superintendent-MEP, and subordinates.
• Manage MEP procurement, project budgets, quality, safety, engineering, coordination, scheduling, installation, commissioning, and close‑out processes.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and minimum 10 years’ experience with progressively more responsible exposure to design, cost, sequence, logistics and field installations of Mechanical and Electrical systems or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Ability to identify design features that command cost premiums and recommend alternatives that deliver comparable or improved function.

Demonstrated ability to present technical material.

LEED accreditation preferred.

Very strong oral and written communication skills required.

Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite of programs.

Knowledge of project management and scheduling software desirable.

Ability to implement leading edge technologies to benefit the project.

Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performance of the duties will occasionally require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear (bells, whistles, etc.), stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sometimes exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Notes

May perform other duties as assigned. Where applicable, all activities will include disabled and veterans' organizations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.