What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEP Manager (Bilingual Korean/English) position at SJ Construction?
MEP Department Manager (Electrical & MEP)
About the Role
SJ & Construction is looking for a hands-on Bi-Lingual MEP Department Manager to lead all electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and equipment installation work across our active construction projects. This is a combined office and field role — you'll manage electrical crews and MEP subcontractors in the field while supporting the Project Manager with estimating, submittals, and job costing. If you have deep electrical construction knowledge, can read single-line diagrams and equipment drawings, and are comfortable enforcing NEC and NFPA 70E standards on site every day, this role was built for you.
ResponsibilitiesA. Electrical & Equipment Field Management
- Manage all electrical work and equipment installation performed by SJ Construction's own crew and subcontracted trades on every active project.
- Review electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, panel schedules, and equipment drawings daily; verify installations conform to approved drawings and NEC requirements at each phase.
- Identify field conflicts immediately; write formal RFIs and submit to PM same day — do not allow work to proceed on unresolved conflicts.
- Coordinate AHJ inspections for each electrical phase; authorize energization only after AHJ sign-off and PM approval.
- Verify equipment setting per manufacturer specs — anchor bolts, grouting, leveling, shaft alignment, and all utility connections (power, control wiring, water, gas, compressed air, drain).
- Coordinate factory startup technician visits; verify pre-startup checklist completion before any equipment is powered on; document commissioning results and deliver O&M package to PM at closeout.
- Coordinate electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection trades to prevent installation conflicts; maintain NEC Article 110 equipment clearances.
B. Project & Estimating Support
- Assist PM with electrical and equipment scope takeoffs, bid packages, and subcontractor bid evaluation.
- Manage all electrical and equipment submittals — log, track, and follow up in Contractor Foreman; verify no material is ordered or installed until the submittal is approved.
- Track all electrical, MEP, and equipment POs, invoices, and pay apps in the Job Costing Report; flag cost overruns weekly.
- Prepare weekly Electrical & Equipment Progress Report to PM — % complete by system, open RFIs, and submittal status.
- Assist PM with change order preparation — document scope, cost, and schedule impact.
C. Field & Site Support
- Support Site Superintendent with daily field operations; cover all Superintendent duties when absent.
- Direct field crew and subcontractors under PM and Superintendent direction; enforce schedule and quality standards.
- Submit Daily Work Report to PM by 5:00 PM — headcount, phase progress, equipment status, and issues.
- Coordinate material and equipment deliveries with Purchasing; confirm receipt and forward packing slips.
- Prepare punch list for electrical, MEP, and equipment scopes at completion; coordinate walkthrough with PM and owner.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) 3% Match
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Language:
- Korean (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $80,000