Position Title: MEP Construction Manager II / Owner’s representative
Position Location: Location varies by assignment. 75–100% travel across the U.S. unless assigned to an extended project. Must be located near a major US airport.
Job Summary
The MEP Construction Manager II (MCMII) / Owner’s Rep acts as the contractor and/or owner’s point-of-contact and onsite advocate from pre-construction through turnover and closeout, ensuring the facility’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and supporting building systems are designed, procured, installed, integrated, commissioned, and documented to meet the owner’ requirements for scope, schedule, budget, operability, and maintainability.
The MCMII will receive limited directions on day-to-day work and general instructions on new projects, tasks or assignments. Will execute and assist team leadership on projects, tasks or assignments of complex scope. Will work independently or under limited supervision.
The MCMII will communicate and operate in line with organizational and client goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.
Essential Functions
Construction Management, Owner Advocacy & Project Oversight
- Serve as the contractor and/or owner’s primary representative with contractors, designers, trade partners, equipment manufacturers and vendors, facility operations, and AHJs; lead/participate in OAC, coordination, and readiness meetings.
- Maintain a proactive issues/risk log; escalate schedule, cost, and technical risks with mitigation plans aligned to owner priorities.
- Champion clear, data-driven communication (technical and non-technical) across all parties; curate owner updates and decision logs.
Design & Pre-Construction (MEP Focus)
- Review design criteria, drawings, and specifications, including but not limited to HVAC, power distribution, emergency generation/UPS, grounding, lighting, plumbing, fire protection, and controls for constructability, operability, and maintainability; resolve clashes early via BIM coordination.
- Support procurement strategy for long-lead MEP equipment; verify factory documentation, submittals, and vendor plans flow down owner requirements.
- Align QAQC and commissioning requirements in project documents so expectations are contractual and traceable.
Construction Administration & Field Oversight
- Provide daily/weekly oversight of MEP and general building trades to verify installations meet drawings, specifications, codes, and manufacturer requirements.
- Enforce coordination plans and above-ceiling/MEP routing decisions; confirm access clearances, labeling, and maintainability are preserved as-built.
- Monitor schedule interfaces and system integration sequences; initiate recovery plans when needed.
Methods of Procedure (MOP), Safety & Readiness