Senior MEP Project Manager

Overview

Manage MEP subcontractors, inspections, coordination, and documentation for mission‑critical projects.

Key Responsibilities

• mep coordination
• submittal review
• safety inspections
• closeout docs
• change orders
• owner training

Tasks

The MEP Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing, field inspections, problem solving, and coordinating all necessary Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection project resources and documentation throughout the entire project lifecycle. This includes the selection and management of MEP subcontractors, and the review, management, and administration of mechanical bid tabs/Exhibit Bs, MEP submittals, monthly MEP requisitions and change orders, and MEP contractor schedule/performance. -Interview and select sub-contractors for each project -Direct and coordinate all parties for successful life safety inspections -Collect documentation from inspections and testing, based on project size -Ensure proper trade coordination and documentation such as verifying electrical requirements for mechanical systems and matching lighting/power plans -Support retail and tenant fit-out activities as needed -Oversee MEP and FP contractors, as well as the Commissioning Agent -Secure mechanical closeout documentation including as-builts, attic stock, and O&M manuals -Review mechanical bid tabs and Exhibit B in contracts -Participate in weekly meetings with owners, subcontractors, coordination teams, and field staff -Liaise with public utility companies to meet project requirements including temporary services -Develop and maintain equipment delivery logs; prioritize submittals for long-lead items -Collaborate with the A/E team to resolve coordination issues -Review all MEP submittals for accuracy and compliance -Manage day-to-day operations of MEP sub-contractors -Create and manage work lists; complete MEP punch lists -Obtain approvals and sign-offs from Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) -Review and approve MEP monthly requisitions and change orders -Organize owner training sessions and project turnover -Coordinate with Owner’s third-party MEP contractors and testing agencies -Conduct site walks to monitor progress and update schedules -Facilitate multi-trade coordination (e.g., curtain wall with security, electrical, and door hardware) -Communicate directly with BIM/VDC personnel and Superintendents to ensure coordination aligns with project timelines

Requirements

• engineering degree
• 10+ years
• mep
• problem solving
• leadership
• urgency

What You Bring

EEO Statement While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking. -Possess judgment to know when to appropriately escalate issues up the chain of command -Bachelor of Science (technical/engineering degree) Mechanical, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical and Fire protection -The ability to manage and embrace change. Respond and adapt to new processes and new ways of looking at old problems -Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to confidently and decisively take action -Minimum 10 years experience with Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Systems -Excellent business judgment demonstrated by consistently achieving profitability objectives and strong project close-outs with client and subcontractor relationships in good standing -Ability to consistently analyze and execute financial trade-offs which frequently involve dealing with incomplete data and ambiguity -A strong sense of urgency and initiative. Able to quickly study and react to complex issues -Ability to constantly multi-task and handle competing priorities between Suffolk business needs, organizational issues, and sound customer relations -Team leader with excellent diplomatic and communication skills, able to handle and resolve conflicts effectively in a firm but fair manner -Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring -Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail evidenced by a strong command of all applicable contract and legal provisions

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About Suffolk Construction

-From its Boston headquarters, they expanded through strategic acquisitions in healthcare and regional offices across the US. -Their portfolio spans iconic projects like Wynn Everett casino, GE’s Boston headquarters, major airports, and mixed-use towers. -They offer full-spectrum services: pre-construction, construction management, general contracting, and design-build. -They operate Centers of Excellence across sectors such as aviation, mission-critical, education, healthcare, and hospitality. -Their approach combines cutting-edge technologies like AI, VR, and virtual design with collaborative, people-focused execution. -Notable innovations include VR groundbreaking ceremonies and AI-driven risk modeling on complex builds. -Projects range from large-scale casinos and airport terminals to universities, residential towers, and mission-critical facilities. -Despite its scale, they maintain a reputation for a regimented culture and a meritocratic, performance-driven ethos.

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