MEP Manager

Overview

Gilbane is seeking an experienced MEP Manager to lead the MEP execution process, oversee MEP staff, and manage a large‑scale construction project—potentially serving as the project manager on MEP‑heavy builds. This role is primarily site‑based in Charlotte, NC
, with occasional office visits for meetings and training. We are also open to candidates from the Southeast willing to travel 100%.

You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You build high‑performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual.

You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane’s business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage.

Gilbane offers employees multi‑dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award‑winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

• Approves all MEP and Commissioning schedules
• Assists with the preparation of the GMP
• Supervises MEP subcontracting strategies and originates Scopes of Work for MEP bid packages and equipment
• Negotiates pricing and change orders with contractors and equipment manufacturers
• Performs MEP constructability (IDC+) and coordination reviews of contract documents
• Provides guidance and approves the MEP Contractors schedule of values
• Defines best approach for MEP buyout
• Ensures timely and proper execution of the MEP Coordination Process (BIM)
• Creates a project specific MEP quality plan and verifies its proper execution
• Performs site inspections for MEP compliance with contract documents and manages third party inspection process
• Establishes and implements controls to identify and correct negative trends affecting the commissioning program
• Communicates with the owner/owner’s representative on a regular basis to understand expectations and ensure customer satisfaction
• Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks
• Manages the workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports
• Collaborates closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies including performance metrics on your assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 10-15 years related field experience
• OSHA 30‑hour certified
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Strong scheduling skills with proficiency in scheduling software
• Strong risk management skills
• Ability to manage the quality assurance process for all MEP work
• Ability to create an environment where “safety first” is the culture and all trades people work with an incident and injury free attitude

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit‑sharing/401(k) plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre‑employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.