MEP Project Manager

Job Title:

MEP Project Manager / Mechanical Commissioning & Turnover Engineer

Job Description

This role leads mechanical commissioning and turnover activities for complex MEP projects, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will manage multiple projects across healthcare, manufacturing, semiconductor, and commercial facilities, ensuring proper installation, startup, inspection, and documentation of mechanical and MEP systems from pre-construction through project closeout.

Responsibilities

+ Oversee mechanical commissioning and turnover activities for multiple MEP projects, ensuring all systems are installed, tested, and documented in accordance with project requirements.

+ Apply a strong understanding of safety practices and proper installation methods to all field activities, inspections, and project coordination.

+ Review equipment orders, submittals, and RFIs to confirm technical accuracy, compliance with specifications, and alignment with project scope.

+ Coordinate system startups with vendors, subcontractors, and owners, ensuring smooth integration of mechanical and controls systems.

+ Review shutdown requests and assist in planning and coordinating shutdowns with owners to minimize operational disruption.

+ Understand project requirements, milestones, and deadlines, and actively assist the project team in meeting schedule and performance obligations.

+ Use project management and construction software tools such as Procore, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Sage, and MS Office to manage documentation, schedules, and communication.

+ Interpret and work from GNP and P& to verify system design, installation, and commissioning requirements.

+ Prepare and maintain clear, accurate daily inspection reports focused on mechanical installations and system performance.

+ Manage and review as-built drawings and MEP turnover packages to ensure completeness, accuracy, and readiness for client handover.

+ Conduct regular mechanical inspections to verify proper installation, code compliance, and adherence to safety standards.

+ Collaborate with controls vendors and subcontractors to understand and verify the controls package, including system integration and functionality.

+ Maintain an understanding of infrastructure and process systems, and apply this knowledge to commissioning and turnover activities.

+ Support pre-construction efforts, including review of design documents, identification of constructability issues, and planning for commissioning and turnover.

+ Assist in managing change orders related to mechanical and MEP scopes, including documentation, pricing, and coordination with project stakeholders.

+ Communicate clearly and professionally with owners, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams using strong verbal and computer skills.

+ Participate in and contribute to training and development initiatives, sharing best practices and supporting continuous improvement within the project team.

Essential Skills

+ Proven project management and construction management experience in MEP or mechanical-focused projects.

+ Hands-on experience with mechanical commissioning, inspections, installation oversight, and turnover documentation.

+ Strong understanding of safety practices and proper installation methods for mechanical and MEP systems.

+ Experience reviewing equipment orders, submittals, and RFIs for technical accuracy and compliance.

+ Proficiency with Procore for project management and documentation.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Project for scheduling and timeline management.

+ Proficiency with Bluebeam for drawing review, markups, and document control.

+ Working knowledge of AutoCAD for reviewing and understanding mechanical and MEP drawings.

+ Ability to read and interpret GNP and P& for mechanical and process systems.

+ Excellent verbal communication skills and strong computer literacy for reporting and documentation.

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Experience with inspections, installation oversight, and controls systems within construction environments.

+ Knowledge of pre-construction processes and change order management.

+ 30-hour OSHA certification, demonstrating commitment to safety standards.

+ Experience working on healthcare, manufacturing, clean room, or biopharma projects.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

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Experience with Sage or similar construction management and accounting software.

+ Proficiency with MS Office tools, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, for reporting and communication.

+ Background in projects within healthcare, manufacturing, semiconductor, site development, and general contractor environments.

+ Mechanical experience and familiarity with process piping systems, which is beneficial but not strictly required.

+ Experience in commissioning activities across diverse facility types such as corporate offices, retail, and financial institutions.

+ Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and schedule commitments.

+ Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in…