MEP Project Manager

Overview

Manage MEP scopes, subcontractors, and ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• subcontractor coordination
• quality control
• change management
• design validation
• schedule planning
• safety compliance

Tasks

As an MEP Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and associated construction scopes for Clayco projects. This includes the development of comprehensive MEP scope documents, the creation of MEP bid packages in the early stages of project planning, and leading subcontractor negotiations. This role will also involve providing leadership and guidance to both the design team and clients, ensuring effective document reviews, and addressing scope modifications during the construction phase. You'll serve as the key liaison between the original scope and any field adjustments that arise. Additionally, the MEP Project Manager will supervise and coordinate the efforts of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and elevator subcontractors on-site, ensuring the successful, on-time, and on-budget completion of projects. This includes ensuring that construction work aligns with the project drawings and specifications, maintaining high standards of quality, contract compliance, change management, and scheduling. -Facilitate problem solving, as may arise, between MEP Subcontractors during construction. -Train and mentor junior members. Encourage training and development through performance management with a focus on retention. -Ensure that MEP Subcontractors adheres to project safety regulations. -Oversee quality control process of the installation of MEP work. -Assist with project planning – hosting coordination meetings, writing work scopes, getting quotes, scheduling work. -Oversee the scope review, budgeting, and justification of MEP change work order. -Work with Project management team to direct, monitor and oversee the activities of MEP Subcontractor. -Oversee the logging and posting of all MEP changes and as-built information on field drawings. -Provide technical input related to contract drawings and documents. -Validate design issues related to MEP and suggest alternative solutions. -Coordination and administration of MEP related materials, systems, and shop drawings submittals. -Ensure that MEP subcontractors provide and adhere to relevant quality documentation and records. -Plans, and specification analysis, MEP systems interrelationships, construction sequencing and project schedule. -Contribute to weekly Owner/Architect/Contractor (OAC) meetings. -Liaison with consultant MEP engineers, inspectors, and relevant staff. -Manage the MEP submittals.

Requirements

• bsc engineering
• 6-10yrs
• codes
• ms office
• communication
• travel

What You Bring

-Strong communication and interpersonal skill to manage multiple trades and personalities. -Good understanding of Specifications Divisions and navigation within for coordinating responsibilities, various testing and documentation requirements of the project. -Strong working knowledge with computers, laptops, iPad type instruments, Microsoft Office Suite, various construction industry applications. -Working knowledge of architectural, structural, civil documents to understand how the mechanical/electrical systems are integrated into the building. -This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing. -Understanding of Codes for Building, Plumbing, NFPA (fire, electrical, etc.), Mechanical, and Life Safety systems. -Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering or Construction Management. -6-10 years of experience in the managing MEP projects/scope. -Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.

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Benefits

-2024 Best Places to Work – Chicago Business Journal, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal. -Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more! -Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.

About Clayco

-Founded in 1984 by Bob Clark in St. Louis, the company grew rapidly with integrated design‑build services. -Moved headquarters to Chicago in 2013, expanding reach across North America. -Launched Clayco Compute in 2025, focusing on mission‑critical data center construction with 57 active projects. -Specializes in Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Residential & Hospitality, Life Sciences, Data Center and Manufacturing sectors. -Typical projects include large‑scale data centers, life sciences facilities, manufacturing plants and hospitality developments. -Known for pioneering fast‑track, tech‑enabled design‑build methods—using BIM, drones and modular solutions. -Integrated subsidiaries cover architecture (Lamar Johnson Collaborative), concrete (Concrete Strategies), and façade systems (Ventana). -Handles end‑to‑end delivery—from site acquisition and financing through design, engineering and self‑performed construction. -Stands out for fully integrated project delivery, overlapping design and build phases to boost efficiency and innovation.

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Security Clearance

-candidates will undergo a comprehensive background check and mandatory drug testing.