MEP Manager

Overview

Are you a technically savvy communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys tackling complex projects? Gilbane is looking for 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’re also open to candidates from the Southeast willing to travel 100%.

Who are we? As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. We are dedicated to delivering projects safely and on-time, and you will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more. We encourage applications from candidates whose past experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job description.

Who are you? You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel, determine priorities, delegate work, and communicate progress. You establish measures to assess impact, quality, and timeliness of results, praise successes, and share lessons learned. You build high-performing teams by attracting, developing, and retaining talented individuals and maximizing impact on the organization and the individual.

You leverage business insights to understand industry trends, local market conditions, and Gilbane’s business model, and you deploy a strategic mindset when considering long-term opportunities and risks.

Your core values should align with Gilbane’s:
Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Tough mindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

What’s in it for you? Gilbane offers multi-dimensional training opportunities through resources such as Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. You will work with an experienced team, learn new industry skills daily, protect and promote the interests of Gilbane and the client, and demonstrate 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 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 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 with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies 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 foster a safety-first environment where trades work incident- and injury-free

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package including competitive health and…