MEP Systems Manager

Why This Role Matters

MissionHires is seeking an experienced MEP Systems Manager to lead preconstruction, procurement, and construction-phase activities across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing scopes. You will act as the MEP subject matter expert from conceptual budgeting through buy-out and execution, partnering with clients, architects/engineers, estimating, and operations to ensure cost, schedule, constructability, and quality objectives are met. This role includes estimating support, subcontractor strategy and negotiations, jobsite oversight, commissioning support, and department advancement. Salary range: $135,000–$165,000, based on skills and experience.

How You'll Contribute

• Support Business Development with pre-planning, budgeting, and RFP interviews; attend pre-proposal meetings and site visits
• Develop conceptual MEP cost models and identify/communicate business risks for preconstruction services
• Serve as MEP subject matter expert across multiple concurrent projects from conceptual budgets to buy-out
• Consult with clients, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers to formulate estimates, reduce costs, and resolve issues
• Study specifications and plan MEP construction procedures; define schedule, funding limits, staffing, and resource allocation
• Recommend optimal subcontract delivery methods for MEP trades to meet schedule needs
• Provide monthly MEP department reporting to VP of Preconstruction (project updates, billings, etc.)
• Coordinate with Estimating to develop MEP estimates, value engineering, and cost reduction strategies
• Analyze equipment/product specs, performance requirements, costs, and lead times
• Build targeted MEP subcontractor solicitation lists aligned to project type and location
• Research construction documents and specifications to determine MEP costs; present findings to owners and design teams
• Perform MEP estimates and verify field conditions in existing buildings for constructability
• Attend programming meetings to identify MEP constraints and requirements
• Conduct MEP constructability reviews; coordinate with Operations on sequencing, logistics, and budget assignment
• Interface with Operations for coordinated budgeting/bidding and buy-out; maintain MEP trend logs and budget trending
• Collaborate with MEP engineers to improve design and ensure budget alignment
• Review subcontractor MEP estimates for completeness and accuracy; negotiate scope and pricing
• Draft and negotiate subcontracts for all MEP trades; lead and document MEP subcontract meetings
• Coordinate with prequalification to ensure subcontractor experience and financial capacity
• Plan and deliver training for Estimating; maintain MEP cost databases with the Chief Estimator
• Research market trends for escalation; communicate impacts to Owners
• Maintain database of lead times and procurement challenges
• Establish work plans and staffing for MEP phases; advise project personnel and resolve technical issues
• Direct supervisory personnel and MEP subcontractors to interpret specs and coordinate work to avoid delays
• Resolve MEP construction problems with supervisory, engineering, inspection, and supplier stakeholders
• Inspect in-progress MEP work for quality, specifications compliance, and schedule adherence
• Assist with commissioning and closeout as required; perform biweekly site visits to identify and track issues
• Develop and execute procurement strategies for mechanical and electrical scopes
• Lead bid solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, and early-release packages for long-lead items
• Align buyout with budget, schedule, and risk; support estimating, scope definition, and value engineering
• Manage MEP subcontractor relationships, performance, capacity, and contractual/safety/insurance compliance
• Coordinate procurement status and transitions from preconstruction to execution
• Create and maintain strong relationships with Owners, Engineers, and Subcontractors; represent MissionHires in industry groups
• Leverage technology tools: Destini Estimator, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, MS Excel/Word, Join, Bridgit, Pantera
• Supervise and mentor MEP specialists; provide training, mentorship, and performance reviews; may indirectly supervise superintendents and project engineers
• Uphold MissionHires’ values of Innovation, Passion, Impact, and Growth while contributing to department advancement
  
  

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or related Engineering field; or 10 years of relevant MEP experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven capability delivering large CM/GC, CMaR, Design-Build, and large, complex competitive-bid projects
• Exceptional presentation, interview, and sales skills to help win work and communicate effectively with Owners
• Track record collaborating with Preconstruction, Operations, Owners, Architects/Engineers, and Subcontractors
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word) and strong computer/technical literacy
• Proficiency with Destini Estimator, Bluebeam, and On-Screen Takeoff; familiarity with Join, Bridgit, Pantera
• Demonstrated leadership/management skills; ability to supervise, mentor, and develop team members
• Ability to manage multiple projects, plan/organize, budget, audit, bill, and conduct rigorous research
• Excellent communication skills; detail-oriented, innovative, and a functional expert in MEP systems and procurement
• Ability to perform constructability reviews, develop MEP cost models, and execute value engineering
• Experience negotiating subcontracts, ensuring scope completeness, and aligning buyout to budget/schedule/risk
• Experience tracking market trends, escalation, lead times, and procurement challenges
• Willingness to conduct jobsite visits approximately biweekly and support commissioning/closeout
• Preferred certifications: OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30
• Motivated by impact, growth opportunities, flexibility, financial rewards, and entrepreneurial initiatives; self-starter and team player aligned to MissionHires’ mission and values
  
  

Perks & Benefits

• Vehicle Allowance / Gas Card
• Team Member Bonus Program
• Flexible PTO
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• Basic Life & AD&D
• 401(k) Plan
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life & AD&D
• Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• FMLA
  
  

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