MEP Project Manager

Job Title: MEP Project Manager / Mechanical Commissioning & Turnover Engineer Job Description This role leads mechanical commissioning and turnover activities for complex MEP projects, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will manage multiple projects across healthcare, manufacturing, semiconductor, and commercial facilities, ensuring proper installation, startup, inspection, and documentation of mechanical and MEP systems from pre-construction through project closeout. Responsibilities Oversee mechanical commissioning and turnover activities for multiple MEP projects, ensuring all systems are installed, tested, and documented in accordance with project requirements. Apply a strong understanding of safety practices and proper installation methods to all field activities, inspections, and project coordination. Review equipment orders, submittals, and RFIs to confirm technical accuracy, compliance with specifications, and alignment with project scope. Coordinate system startups with vendors, subcontractors, and owners, ensuring smooth integration of mechanical and controls systems. Review shutdown requests and assist in planning and coordinating shutdowns with owners to minimize operational disruption. Understand project requirements, milestones, and deadlines, and actively assist the project team in meeting schedule and performance obligations. Use project management and construction software tools such as Procore, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Sage, and MS Office to manage documentation, schedules, and communication. Interpret and work from GNP and P&ID drawings to verify system design, installation, and commissioning requirements. Prepare and maintain clear, accurate daily inspection reports focused on mechanical installations and system performance. Manage and review as-built drawings and MEP turnover packages to ensure completeness, accuracy, and readiness for client handover. Conduct regular mechanical inspections to verify proper installation, code compliance, and adherence to safety standards. Collaborate with controls vendors and subcontractors to understand and verify the controls package, including system integration and functionality. Maintain an understanding of infrastructure and process systems, and apply this knowledge to commissioning and turnover activities. Support pre-construction efforts, including review of design documents, identification of constructability issues, and planning for commissioning and turnover. Assist in managing change orders related to mechanical and MEP scopes, including documentation, pricing, and coordination with project stakeholders. Communicate clearly and professionally with owners, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams using strong verbal and computer skills. Participate in and contribute to training and development initiatives, sharing best practices and supporting continuous improvement within the project team. Essential Skills Proven project management and construction management experience in MEP or mechanical-focused projects. Hands-on experience with mechanical commissioning, inspections, installation oversight, and turnover documentation. Strong understanding of safety practices and proper installation methods for mechanical and MEP systems. Experience reviewing equipment orders, submittals, and RFIs for technical accuracy and compliance. Proficiency with Procore for project management and documentation. Proficiency with Microsoft Project for scheduling and timeline management. Proficiency with Bluebeam for drawing review, markups, and document control. Working knowledge of AutoCAD for reviewing and understanding mechanical and MEP drawings. Ability to read and interpret GNP and P&ID drawings for mechanical and process systems. Excellent verbal communication skills and strong computer literacy for reporting and documentation. Experience with inspections, installation oversight, and controls systems within construction environments. Knowledge of pre-construction processes and change order management. 30-hour OSHA certification, demonstrating commitment to safety standards. Experience working on healthcare, manufacturing, clean room, or biopharma projects. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with Sage or similar construction management and accounting software. Proficiency with MS Office tools, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, for reporting and communication. Background in projects within healthcare, manufacturing, semiconductor, site development, and general contractor environments. Mechanical experience and familiarity with process piping systems, which is beneficial but not strictly required. Experience in commissioning activities across diverse facility types such as corporate offices, retail, and financial institutions. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and schedule commitments. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in preparing as-built documentation and turnover packages. Interest in ongoing professional development, with a willingness to participate in training and growth opportunities as the company expands. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brookfield, CT. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $120000.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Brookfield,CT. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. 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