MEP Senior Project Manager

About the Role

• Manage all MEP scopes on large, complex Sports and Entertainment projects from planning through completion. • Oversee mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems to ensure compliance with contract documents, codes, and performance requirements. • Coordinate MEP activities with design teams, general contractors, subcontractors, and field leadership for seamless integration. • Support preconstruction efforts, including budgeting, scope development, value engineering, and subcontractor buyout. • Enforce safety standards and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. • Serve as primary point of contact for MEP communication with clients and internal stakeholders. • Mentor and develop project team members to maximize performance and long‑term growth. • Capture lessons learned and implement best practices across future projects.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸mep management
• ▸system oversight
• ▸mep coordination
• ▸preconstruction
• ▸safety enforcement
• ▸client liaison

What You Bring

We’re seeking an MEP Senior Project Manager to lead mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems from preconstruction through closeout on Sports and Entertainment projects. This role puts you at the center of complex, large‑scale construction, where your problem‑solving skills and leadership drive teams and projects to success. • 5+ years of project management experience specializing in MEP systems on large‑scale, complex construction projects. • Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems. • Experience managing complicated projects, preferably in Sports & Entertainment, arenas, or stadiums. • Proven ability to manage multiple trades, vendors, and stakeholders simultaneously. • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. • Ability to thrive in fast‑paced, high‑expectation project environments.

Requirements

• ▸mep
• ▸project management
• ▸5+ years
• ▸sports
• ▸leadership
• ▸problem solving

Benefits

The salary range for this position is $100,000 – $150,000, with actual compensation based on factors such as location, transferable skills, work experience, licensure, business needs, internal equity, and market demands. Pepper Construction is dedicated to offering a comprehensive benefits package that supports employees’ physical, financial, and emotional well‑being, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a generous 401(k) match, and a student loan repayment benefit. Additional offerings include paid time off for holidays, vacation and personal days, fully paid medical and parental leave, mental health services, and more.

Work Environment

Onsite