Job Description
Job Summary:
Leads MEP delivery for major areas and complex building systems from rough-in through start-up, testing, and turnover. Directs electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and low-voltage trades; integrates BIM/coordination outcomes into field execution; ensures commissioning readiness and compliance with NEC, IMC, NFPA, and energy code. Coaches MEP superintendents and partners with project leadership on safety, quality, and schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
Owns the MEP phase plan and weekly work plan across multiple areas; integrates long-lead equipment, prefabrication milestones, and release authorizations.
Directs MEP trade sequencing and spatial coordination/clearances across phases; resolves clashes with VDC/design and approves field changes.
Leads inspections, pre-functional checklists, and functional performance testing; coordinates TAB, start-up, and signs off on turnover readiness.
Ensures serious-risk controls for energized work, pressure testing, confined space, and crane/lift operations are planned, verified, and documented.
Reviews and approves MEP submittals for field feasibility; validates as-builts and O&M deliverables; enforces mockups and first-work quality gates.
Owns productivity and constraint tracking for MEP scopes; drives recovery plans by resequencing work and reallocating resources to protect milestones.
Coaches MEP superintendents and trade foremen; standardizes best practices; aligns with commissioning agents and AHJs on readiness and compliance.
Education Qualifications:
Associate's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, a related field, or equivalent experience required.
Work Experience:
7+ years of MEP field leadership in commercial construction required, including commissioning/start-up of complex systems
2-5 years in managerial responsibilities (leading MEP superintendents or multiple workfronts) preferred.
Certifications and Licenses:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Construction certification preferred. OSHA 30 program completion within 6 months of hire is required.
First Aid and CPR certification required.
Anticipated starting pay range:
$195,000.00- $235,000.00
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