MEP Director

Celebrated as one of Minnesota’s Top Workplaces! Knutson Construction is accepting applications for a MEP Director to join our team in Minneapolis, MN.

“Together We Make Dreams Real” – that is our purpose as a company and we exist to work in concert with each other, owners, design professionals and trade partners to make the journey as stress-free as possible. Together, we’ve created a dynamic, fun, inspiring environment where we can be ourselves and grow each day. Knutson is deeply committed to cultivating and upholding diversity throughout our workforce, relationships, and communities. We recognize the utmost importance of continually advancing our comprehension of diversity, equity, and inclusion as transformative forces within our work, industry, and company values.

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Job Summary

As the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Director, you will develop MEP strategies and plans in alignment with company objectives, while actively embracing Knutson’s Zero Incident Safety Culture. This role is responsible for overseeing and directing all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) aspects of construction projects, while ensuring all MEP systems are designed, installed, and commissioned according to contractual specifications, budgets, schedules and required regulations.

In this key leadership role, you will deliver high-quality outcomes by applying your technical expertise collaboratively with project team members, while effectively communicating and acting as a liaison for trade partners, project teams, and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Management: Champion Knutson’s Zero Incident Safety Culture through pre-planning and proactive measures. Oversee and help enforce safety standards on MEP construction activities through audits, training and site visits, ensuring a safe working environment for all personnel.
• Design and Planning: Collaborate with the design team to ensure MEP systems are integrated effectively with the architectural and structural elements. Review and offer guidance on MEP designs and plans.
• Project Leadership and Oversight: Lead and provide MEP expertise on construction projects, from design through completion. Ensure MEP systems are planned, designed, and executed in compliance with project contracts, local, state, and national building codes, regulations and environmental standards.
• Budget and Cost Management: Prepare and manage MEP project budgets, ensuring costs are controlled and projects are completed within financial plans.
• Coordination and Communication: Coordinate with other project departments to ensure integration of MEP systems with other aspects of construction. Serve as the point of contact for all MEP-related issues on the project.
• Quality Control: Ensure that MEP systems meet the highest standards of quality and meet all industry and regulatory compliance standards.

Requirements

Possess robust knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and related regulations and codes. Proven track record of leading MEP initiatives on large, complex projects. Demonstrate strong risk management and risk mitigation skills.

• Minimum of 10 years of commercial mechanical / electrical construction, design experience, or project management experience with an MEP focus.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering; Construction Management or related field.

What We Offer

• Base pay range: $150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave