Senior Project Manager MEP

About the role

At Turner & Townsend we deliver better outcomes for our clients helping to realize ambitious projects and programs across the built environment. The Senior Project Manager MEP is responsible for leading the planning coordination and delivery of Mechanical Electrical Plumbing and Fire Protection (MEP/FP) systems for large-scale and complex construction projects. Acting as a trusted advisor to clients this role provides technical leadership and project management expertise to ensure MEP systems are delivered safely on schedule within budget and to the highest standards of quality and operational performance.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with proven project leadership experience and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams throughout the full project lifecycle.

What youll do

• Lead MEP project delivery from design through construction commissioning and turnover.
• Manage project scope schedule budget risks and stakeholder communications for MEP workstreams.
• Serve as the primary client contact for MEP matters and provide strategic project guidance.
• Coordinate architects engineers contractors vendors and commissioning agents to ensure seamless project execution.
• Review and validate MEP designs specifications technical submittals and construction documents.
• Monitor construction progress and oversee MEP installation activities to ensure compliance with quality safety and performance requirements.
• Lead MEP coordination meetings and facilitate resolution of technical and construction challenges.
• Manage project controls activities including forecasting budgeting cost management and schedule analysis.
• Support procurement strategies contractor selection and contract administration activities.
• Oversee testing commissioning startup and handover processes to ensure operational readiness.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain project objectives.
• Drive value engineering constructability reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare executive-level reports project updates and presentations for clients and senior leadership.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the growth and development of project management best practices.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Construction Management Building Services Engineering or a related field.
• 8 years of experience managing MEP systems on large-scale commercial healthcare life sciences industrial mission-critical or data center projects.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical electrical plumbing fire protection and building systems infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary project teams consultants contractors and vendors.
• Strong understanding of construction delivery methodologies commissioning project controls and contract administration.
• Ability to review construction drawings specifications schedules and technical documentation.
• Experience managing budgets forecasts schedules risk registers and project reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Procore Primavera P6 Microsoft Project or equivalent project management tools.
• Excellent leadership communication stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Professional certifications such as PMP PE CCM LEED or equivalent credentials are preferred.

Additional Information :

*SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients needs* 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time