Senior MEP Manager

About Anova

Anova, a division of Shiel Sexton, is a rapidly growing owner’s representative and construction management consulting firm headquartered in Indianapolis, with project locations nationwide. We partner with clients across the pharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, industrial, manufacturing, and commercial sectors to successfully deliver complex capital projects. By combining deep industry expertise with proven project delivery processes, Anova provides project management, construction management, scheduling, cost controls, commissioning oversight, and owner's representative services that help clients achieve successful project outcomes.

Position Overview

The MEP Manager is responsible for overseeing all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across commercial construction projects, ensuring systems are designed, installed, and commissioned in alignment with project requirements, codes, and industry standards.

This role serves as the technical lead for building systems and works closely with project management, design teams, subcontractors, and field staff to ensure successful delivery of high-performance facilities on schedule and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage planning, coordination, and execution of all MEP systems across commercial projects
• Lead and support MEP subcontractor selection, coordination, and performance management
• Review scopes of work, schedules, submittals, drawings, and design changes for compliance and constructability
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and project teams to resolve design and field coordination issues
• Monitor MEP budgets, costs, and schedules; support forecasting and resource allocation decisions
• Conduct site inspections and quality reviews to ensure compliance with codes, safety, and standards
• Oversee system testing, startup, and commissioning of MEP systems
• Serve as primary technical point of contact for MEP-related project matters
• Identify and resolve system conflicts or field issues to maintain project performance
• Maintain project documentation including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and commissioning records
• Provide regular reporting on MEP progress, risks, and performance to project leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Construction Engineering, or related field preferred
• 10 years of experience managing MEP systems on commercial construction projects
• Strong understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and controls systems
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings, and specifications
• Proficiency with construction management software (Procore, Bluebeam preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform under pressure
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to safety, quality, and client satisfaction

At Anova, We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• HSA/Medical Savings with employer contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 401(k) match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Parental leave and wellness benefits
• Company-sponsored events and additional voluntary benefits

Notice to Recruiters and Agencies

Anova prefers to recruit candidates directly, rather than through a third party recruiter or agency. Do not submit or present your candidate(s) through any means (e-mail, fax, phone, mail, verbal referral) to Anova or any employee of Anova. In the case of candidate(s) submitted or presented to Anova by a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement in place for the specific position or without a specific open requisition, Anova explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. To request consideration as a Recruiting Vendor, please contact our human resources department.