MEP Construction Manager

Job Description

Job Description

MEP Construction Manager – Oversee Complex Systems & Coordination in Cherry Hill

Job Overview

• Company: NEW ROAD Construction Management.
• Salary/Pay Rate: $90,000 - $110,000 per year plus Performance Based Bonus.
• Location: Cherry Hill, NJ.
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time.
• Project Scope: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection Systems Coordination.
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required.

The Opportunity

You will serve as the technical lead overseeing the coordination and execution of MEP trades on major construction projects. This role positions you as the vital liaison between general contractors, owners, and specialty subcontractors to prevent system clashes, enforce building codes, and ensure successful systems integration for a firm built on integrity.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Review contract documents and submittals to make proactive constructability suggestions and modifications before installation.
• Manage the performance of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and fire protection systems in alignment with the overall project schedule.
• Conduct targeted pre-installation meetings with MEP trades to align expectations and quality benchmarks.
• Assist the Senior Project Manager with master schedule reviews, focusing heavily on critical path MEP activities.
• Monitor the installation, start-up, and commissioning phases of all MEP systems to guarantee code compliance.
• Validate MEP line items on contractor payment applications to ensure accurate billing for work completed.
• Communicate field progress through detailed, professional reports submitted to senior leadership and clients.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of dedicated experience in construction or MEP coordination.
• Strong, comprehensive understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and low-voltage systems.
• General working knowledge of Building, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Codes.
• High level of computer literacy and structural organizational skills.
• Physical ability to climb stairs and ladders on active construction sites.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering, OR extensive equivalent MEP field experience.
• Proven experience managing quality assurance and complex trade negotiations.
• Background acting as an Owner's Representative on institutional or public works projects.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with a bi-weekly pay cycle.
• Performance-based bonus program.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with employer matching.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Life/Disability options.
• Paid Time Off including Holidays, Vacation, and Sick leave.
• Tech package including a smartphone or tablet.
• Professional training, mentorship, and safety certifications (OSHA, Fall Protection).
• Company uniforms and all necessary safety equipment provided.
• Eligibility for company events and monthly perks.

About Us

NEW ROAD Construction Management has earned an exceptional reputation for integrity, capability, and delivering successful projects. Our managers are fully supported by senior staff and deep resources to ensure excellence across every trade and system we oversee.

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NEW ROAD Construction Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.