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Overview
Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking a Senior MEP Manager to lead and mentor the MEP teams on multiple projects while working with Project Managers and Project Executives to help define regional needs and project specific needs in all areas of MEP. This role will sit primarily on the job site, with occasional travel to the office for trainings, meetings, etc.
Who are we?
As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Who are you?
You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual.
You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane’s business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future.
Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.
What’s in it for you?
Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.
Responsibilities
- Protects Gilbane and the owner from cost, quality, and schedule impacts
- Coordinates with Project Managers and MEP staff to gain an understanding of needs and how to best assist each project
- Provides oversight and assumes accountability for MEP-GMP preparation
- Assists with the development and implementation of the Project Execution Plan
- Manages the MEO document review process, Value Engineering, and constructability in conjunction with MEP field staff
- Assumes overall responsibility for the buyout, installation, and testing of control systems on multiple projects
- Establishes long term relationships with clients to ensure repeat business
- Assumes overall responsibility for the MEP discipline and associated staff members on simultaneous complex projects
- Identifies staffing needs and assess staff skill levels
- Provides leadership in peer group activities
- Responsible for the career development and coaching of team members
- Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
- Interprets and translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals
- Collaborates closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies including performance metrics on your assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables. Actively participates in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that position Gilbane as the “Builder of Choice”
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 15+ years related field experience
- Experience in a supervisory role on a large project
- OSHA 30 hour certified
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Ability to troubleshoot MEP systems
- Strong scheduling skills with proficiency in scheduling software
- Strong risk management skills
- Ability to manage the quality assurance process for all MEP work
- Ability to create an environment where “safety first” is the culture and all trades people work with an incident and injury free attitude
Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.
Overview
Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking a Senior MEP Manager to lead and mentor the MEP teams on multiple projects while working with Project Managers and Project Executives to help define regional needs and project specific needs in all areas of MEP. This role will sit primarily on the job site, with occasional travel to the office for trainings, meetings, etc.
Who are we?
As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Who are you?
You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual.
You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane’s business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future.
Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.
What’s in it for you?
Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.
Responsibilities
- Protects Gilbane and the owner from cost, quality, and schedule impacts
- Coordinates with Project Managers and MEP staff to gain an understanding of needs and how to best assist each project
- Provides oversight and assumes accountability for MEP-GMP preparation
- Assists with the development and implementation of the Project Execution Plan
- Manages the MEO document review process, Value Engineering, and constructability in conjunction with MEP field staff
- Assumes overall responsibility for the buyout, installation, and testing of control systems on multiple projects
- Establishes long term relationships with clients to ensure repeat business
- Assumes overall responsibility for the MEP discipline and associated staff members on simultaneous complex projects
- Identifies staffing needs and assess staff skill levels
- Provides leadership in peer group activities
- Responsible for the career development and coaching of team members
- Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
- Interprets and translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals
- Collaborates closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies including performance metrics on your assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables. Actively participates in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that position Gilbane as the “Builder of Choice”
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 15+ years related field experience
- Experience in a supervisory role on a large project
- OSHA 30 hour certified
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Ability to troubleshoot MEP systems
- Strong scheduling skills with proficiency in scheduling software
- Strong risk management skills
- Ability to manage the quality assurance process for all MEP work
- Ability to create an environment where “safety first” is the culture and all trades people work with an incident and injury free attitude
Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.
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Who's Hiring
- Suffolk Construction12
- Cerris11
- Clayco11
- STO Building11
- Mortenson Construction8
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate72
- Consulting & Professional Services34
- Manufacturing20
- Technology & Software6
- Investment & Asset Management2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior mep project manager jobs.
- 8 or more years of MEP project management experience on commercial or institutional projects
- Proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, or comparable BIM coordination software
- Demonstrated ability to manage MEP subcontractors and coordinate across trades
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering or construction management
- PE license or PMP certification preferred by many employers
- Experience with design-build or integrated project delivery on large-scale facilities
Tips for Your Senior Mep Project Manager Job Search
Quantify your MEP coordination wins
Hiring managers for senior mep project manager roles want numbers tied to outcomes. List square footage coordinated, clash detection cycles reduced, or subcontractor budgets managed on past projects. Vague claims about overseeing systems get skimmed over fast.
Highlight your BIM and clash detection software
Most postings for senior mep project manager roles call out Revit, Navisworks, or Bluebeam by name. List the specific platforms you use and the project types where you used them so your resume clears automated screening before a human ever reads it.
Target openings by project delivery method
Design-build firms, general contractors, and MEP subcontractors hire senior mep project managers for very different scopes. Filter your search by delivery method so you apply to roles where your coordination or design-assist background is a direct fit rather than a stretch.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists senior mep project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a systems coordination portfolio
Bring a one-page project summary sheet to interviews showing the building type, MEP scope, number of subcontractors, and key milestones you hit or missed. Senior-level interviewers want to see how you handled real trade conflicts, not just that you managed a schedule.
Negotiate scope authority before accepting an offer
Before signing, confirm which decisions you own versus which require approval from a chief engineer or operations director. Senior mep project managers who clarify budget sign-off limits, change order authority, and subcontractor selection rights before day one avoid the most common frustration in the role.
Senior Mep Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most senior mep project managers?
The companies hiring the most senior mep project managers right now include Suffolk Construction, Cerris, and Clayco, with the largest share of openings in Texas, New York, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Activity tends to be highest among large general contractors and specialty MEP firms working on healthcare, data center, and large commercial projects.
How many senior mep project manager jobs are remote?
About 10% of senior mep project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on, site-coordination nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include design coordination, estimating support, and MEP project controls work where site visits are periodic rather than daily.
How do you become a senior mep project manager?
Most senior mep project managers start in a field or design engineering role, build hands-on experience coordinating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems on projects, and progressively take on scheduling, subcontractor management, and client communication responsibilities. Earning a PMP certification or PE license and leading progressively larger projects in square footage and system complexity is the most reliable path to a senior title.
Can you get hired as a senior mep project manager without direct senior experience?
Some candidates move into a senior mep project manager role by demonstrating deep technical expertise in one MEP discipline combined with strong project delivery results at the project manager level. Employers are most open to this when a candidate can show they have independently managed subcontractor coordination, RFI and submittal workflows, and budget accountability on a complex project, even without a senior title.
What does the senior mep project manager interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by a technical interview with a chief engineer or operations leader covering your experience with specific MEP systems, software, and project types. A final round often includes a scenario-based discussion about how you resolved a coordination conflict or managed a trade delay, and may involve a panel with business development or ownership depending on the firm size.
Where can I find and apply to senior mep project manager jobs?
You can find and apply to senior mep project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing to get your application in front of the hiring team.
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