MEP Project Manager

Description

The MEP Project Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of all Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems across major transit infrastructure projects. This role ensures MEP works are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contract requirements, technical standards, and regulatory obligations. The MEP Project Manager works closely with design teams, construction teams, subcontractors, and client representatives to integrate complex building systems within a heavy civil and rail environment.

• Leading and managing all MEP scopes from design development through construction, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Monitoring progress, productivity, and sequencing of MEP works; implementing recovery plans where required.
• Leading coordination meetings with subcontractors to address design issues, logistics, access constraints, and installation sequencing.
• Preparing and managing MEP budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Preparing technical reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior project leadership.
• Ensuring completion of as-built documentation, O&M manuals, asset data, and training requirements.
• Ensuring seamless integration of MEP systems within stations, tunnels, shafts, ancillary buildings, and operations facilities.
• Ensuring MEP works comply with applicable codes and standards (OBC, CSA, NFPA, TSSA, electrical and fire codes).
• Implementing and enforcing project quality plans, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and commissioning protocols.
• Coordinating approvals, inspections, and permits with utilities, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
• Developing and managing MEP schedules in alignment with the overall project master schedule.
• Supporting progressive turnover and final handover to the client and operations teams.
• Reviewing and managing design deliverables to ensure constructability, compliance with codes, and alignment with project requirements.
• Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring MEP activities comply with regulatory HSE requirements.
• Managing MEP subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring compliance with contractual, technical, and safety requirements.
• Coordinating MEP interfaces with civil, structural, architectural, rail systems, and third-party utilities.
• Reviewing subcontractor payment applications, change orders, claims, and variations related to MEP scopes.
• Supporting procurement strategies for MEP packages, including tendering, evaluation, and award.
• Leading MEP testing, commissioning, and integrated systems testing in coordination with rail and operations teams.
• Acting as a key point of contact for MEP matters with the client, consultants, authorities having jurisdiction, and third parties.

Requirements

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple subcontractors and complex technical interfaces.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian building codes, electrical codes, fire/life safety standards, and commissioning practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary project environment.
• Proficiency with project controls, scheduling software, and document management systems.
• Demonstrated experience on Design-Build, Alliance, or P3 delivery models is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems in rail environments, including power, traction power interfaces, communications, life safety, ventilation, and plumbing systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8–12 years of experience managing MEP systems on large-scale infrastructure, transit, or complex building projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Competitive Salary
• Employer Matching Retirement Program
• Life insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance