MEP Specialist

GLY is seeking an MEP Specialist who provides leadership and technical expertise for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection (MEPF) systems throughout the project lifecycle. This role partners closely with project teams, design consultants, trade partners, and field leadership to ensure projects are properly planned, coordinated, and executed. The MEP Specialist leverages industry experience to manage MEPF scopes, lead constructability reviews, resolve complex coordination challenges, and create clear, actionable plans that support successful field execution. In addition to project responsibilities, the MEP Specialist serves as a mentor and technical resource, sharing knowledge and supporting the professional growth of Project Engineers and other team members while promoting GLY's culture, values, and commitment to excellence. What You Get To Do Primary Responsibilities Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, consultants, and GLY team members. Serve as a team leader who can effectively navigate project challenges through strong communication, leadership, and a positive attitude. Ensure GLY workflows and processes are consistently followed, delivering a reliable and high-quality experience to clients, design teams, and trade partners. Monitor quality of work in the field through GLY's QA/QC program. Assist project staff in establishing construction plans, temporary services layouts, and temporary equipment procurement. Collaborate with field leaders and mentor Project Engineers in construction management best practices. Coordinate scope requirements among all applicable trades and review team efforts for consistency and completeness. Review architectural and engineering specifications, drawings, and related documents to ensure technical and code compliance. Participate in onboarding and mentoring new hires in GLY procedures, expectations, and values. Develop an understanding of contracts, prime contracts, and subcontracts while supporting risk mitigation efforts. Participate in preconstruction activities including RFP development, bid packaging, buyout, procurement planning, and schedule analysis. Facilitate productive meetings with GLY teams, clients, consultants, and trade partners to drive issues to resolution. Lead procurement log management and support procurement scheduling efforts in partnership with project leadership. Coordinate with subcontractors and project teams to ensure materials and equipment are delivered accurately and on time. Maintain construction issue tracking processes and ensure timely management of RFIs, submittals, and related workflows. Oversee MEP coordination schedules and manage partners responsible for clash detection and coordination efforts. Support management of contracts, purchase orders, change orders, and project cost tracking. Monitor permit acquisition and tracking throughout the project lifecycle. Support all aspects of project closeout, including commissioning, operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, spare parts inventories, and deficiency resolution. Preconstruction Support design teams in developing solutions that align with project budget and schedule requirements. Lead constructability review meetings and track design issues through PlanGrid or other approved GLY collaboration platforms. Participate in BIM 360 or other project collaboration systems utilized by the project team. Drive early coordination and resolution of design details impacting MEP systems. Coordinate with subcontractors and consultants during design development of MEP systems, curtain wall systems, and building envelope components. Collaborate proactively with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors. Develop procurement logs for MEP scopes and identify long-lead procurement requirements. Help ensure timely design team responses necessary to support procurement, schedule, and field operations. Course of Construction Anticipate schedule requirements and material delivery needs for MEP scopes. Maintain coordinated submittal and delivery schedules aligned with the project schedule. Manage change orders, PCOs, RFIs, and submittals for assigned MEP scopes in a timely and accurate manner. Support pricing and evaluation of MEP-related change orders. Effectively administer assigned subcontractors and trade partners. Apply creative and effective problem‑solving techniques to address project challenges. Consolidate design information and communicate critical details to field personnel. Review shop drawings for compliance with contract documents and coordination with other building systems. Maintain submittal registers and tracking systems within CMiC and other project management platforms. Support, track, and mentor project teams on MEP coordination and execution best practices. Technical & Support Skills MEP systems coordination and management. Revit and construction detailing. Shop drawing review and coordination. Submittal management and control. Quantity takeoffs and scope verification. Document control and management platforms, including PlanGrid and SmartSheet. QA/QC leadership for MEP systems. Clash detection and BIM coordination. Construction documents and specifications. Contract administration and subcontract management. Estimating support and pricing review. Constructability analysis and problem solving. Commercial construction workflows and project delivery processes. Administration Read and understand owner contracts and associated notice and contractual obligations. Develop a thorough understanding of subcontractor scopes of work and contract requirements. Draft subcontracts and purchase orders as project needs require. Utilize project management, estimating, and document control software effectively. Lead productive, action‑oriented meetings and follow‑through efforts. Maintain accurate project documentation and communication. Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. Leadership Work effectively within a collaborative team environment. Lead and mentor multiple Project Engineers and support staff. Demonstrate a strong work ethic and lead by example. Maintain a positive, solution‑oriented attitude. Share technical knowledge and assist others in problem‑solving. Demonstrate a commitment to learning, growth, and continuous improvement. Support teammates and foster a culture of collaboration. Consistently represent and promote GLY's Vision, Purpose, and Values. What It Takes Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred. 6–8 years of progressively responsible experience in commercial construction, with significant experience managing MEP systems coordination, constructability reviews, procurement, QA/QC, and project execution. Experience working for a general contractor, major mechanical/electrical contractor, or engineering firm supporting commercial construction projects. Demonstrated experience leading MEP coordination efforts, managing subcontractors, facilitating coordination meetings, and mentoring Project Engineers. Experience with BIM/VDC coordination, commissioning, and project closeout activities preferred. Total Rewards GLY provides an excellent total rewards package and abundant opportunities for growth. The salary range for this position is $130,000 to $160,000. Benefits Include Annual Merit and Performance Based Bonus Program Retirement Savings Account, with an annual employer matching contribution from GLY Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Insurance, with company paid premiums for the employee and subsidized premiums for dependents Health Reimbursement Account Employee Assistance Program Life, Long Term and Accidental Death/Disability Insurance, and Supplemental Insurance at group rates Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave Mileage Reimbursement Program Ongoing professional development opportunities Community and Industry Engagement opportunities Physical Requirements Regular, predictable attendance is required. Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Ability to remain in a stationary position at a computer terminal for an extended period. Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine and computer printer. Productive in an office environment that is subject to frequent interruptions including moderate noise. Must be able to wear personal protective gear when required. Light to moderate lifting may be required, up to 50 pounds. Occasionally move about inside the office. GLY participates in E‑Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. This information is kept completely confidential, is obtained only after a candidate is hired, and will not be used to pre‑screen any job applicant. GLY is also a drug‑free workplace and tests all new hires (subject to and in accordance with union bargaining agreements). GLY is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr GLY Construction