Traveling MEP Manager - MSG - Data Centers

Turner Construction Company; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a full-time traveling assignment supporting advanced technology projects. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 10 years' experience in Mechanical and Electrical systems. Responsibilities include overseeing project teams, managing budgets, and ensuring alignment with client goals. The salary range is $170,000-$250,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan, as well as paid vacation and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in Mechanical and Electrical systems.
• Ability to identify cost-effective design features.
• LEED accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with stakeholders to align goals.
• Oversee daily activities of engineers and subcontractors.
• Manage MEP procurement and project budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Technical presentation

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Position Summary

Full‑time traveling assignment supporting an Advanced Technology project, which includes our DataCenter, Pharmaceutical, Industrial/Manufacturing, and EV/Battery/Renewables market segment groups (MSG).

Reporting

Reports to: Project Manager, Project Executive

Job Details

Division: Critical Facilities-Data Centers
Project Location(s): Springfield, IL 62701 USA
Travel Involved: 100%
Job Type: Regular
Job Classification: Experienced
Education: N/A
Job Family: Construction
Compensation: Salaried Exempt

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is estimated to be 170,000–250,000 USD annualized.

Turner Construction provides flexible benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity‑theft protection, life insurance, and short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.

Additional benefits include paid vacation, wellness/sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and end‑of‑year appreciation pay.

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.
• 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

Physical demands include climbing stairs and ladders, use of construction hoists, handling tools, standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for disabilities.

Work Environment

The environment may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, caustic chemicals, and moderate noise levels.

Other Responsibilities

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.