Senior MEP Project Manager

Senior MEP Project Manager

Location: Charleston, SC

We’re working with a leading General Contractor looking for an experienced Senior MEP Project Manager to lead building systems delivery on complex construction projects across the Charleston market.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who can take ownership of MEP scopes from preconstruction and design coordination through installation, commissioning, and final turnover. You’ll partner with owners, designers, trade partners, and field teams to deliver fully integrated building systems while managing safety, quality, budget, and schedule.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead planning and execution of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and low-voltage scopes.
• Manage MEP design coordination, review documents for constructability and scope gaps, and resolve conflicts before installation.
• Support budgeting, value engineering, procurement, and subcontractor buyout, including developing scope packages and evaluating trade partners.
• Lead BIM/VDC coordination with designers, subcontractors, and field teams to identify clashes and resolve system conflicts.
• Partner with Superintendents to coordinate installation sequencing, site logistics, and MEP schedule milestones.
• Oversee long-lead equipment procurement, material tracking, and startup planning.
• Manage MEP budgets, forecasts, contingencies, and change orders, addressing risks that could impact cost or schedule.
• Monitor installation quality and work with project teams to resolve field challenges.
• Lead coordination of systems startup, testing and balancing, commissioning, and owner training.
• Drive punch-list completion, O&M manuals, warranties, as-built documentation, and approvals required for turnover and occupancy.
• Maintain strong client relationships and support proposals, interviews, and presentations for future projects.

What They’re Looking For:

• 10+ years of experience managing MEP scopes on large-scale commercial construction projects
• Proven experience leading mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and low-voltage systems from preconstruction through commissioning
• Strong understanding of building systems, design coordination, procurement, installation sequencing, and turnover
• Experience using BIM/VDC tools to coordinate complex systems
• Ability to manage MEP financials, schedules, trade partners, and project risks
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical discipline
• Healthcare, higher education, life sciences, industrial, mission critical, or other complex building experience preferred
• Experience with Procore or similar construction management platforms preferred
• A leader who builds strong relationships, takes ownership, and drives issues through resolution

Interested in learning more? Apply directly or reach out to me for a confidential conversation.