MEP Assistant Project Manager
Role Overview
The MEP Assistant Manager is responsible for supporting the coordination, installation, and validation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems throughout the construction lifecycle. This role ensures that all MEP scopes are aligned with project requirements, properly coordinated between trades, and executed in accordance with approved drawings and specifications. In mission-critical and hyperscale environments, the focus is on driving field coordination, maintaining system readiness, and supporting a build-it-right-the-first-time mindset to reduce risk and rework.
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The MEP Assistant Manager is responsible for supporting the coordination, installation, and validation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems throughout the construction lifecycle. This role ensures that all MEP scopes are aligned with project requirements, properly coordinated between trades, and executed in accordance with approved drawings and specifications. In mission-critical and hyperscale environments, the focus is on driving field coordination, maintaining system readiness, and supporting a build-it-right-the-first-time mindset to reduce risk and rework.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate MEP scopes between trades, subcontractors, and project teams
- Review and assist with interpretation of construction drawings, specifications, and submittals
- Identify and help resolve clashes, conflicts, and coordination issues in the field
- Support installation verification to ensure compliance with approved documents and OEM requirements
- Work closely with QAQC and commissioning teams to align installation with testing and turnover requirements
- Track progress of MEP systems and communicate status, constraints, and risks
- Assist in planning and sequencing of MEP work to maintain schedule alignment
- Participate in coordination meetings and provide input on system readiness and field conditions
- Identify incomplete or non-compliant work and escalate as needed
- Support implementation of project standards, procedures, and best practices
- Maintain strong communication with field teams to ensure alignment and accountability
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred (or equivalent field experience)
3–7 years of experience in MEP coordination, construction, or related roles
Experience in data centers, mission-critical, or large commercial projects preferred
Familiarity with trade coordination, installation practices, and construction sequencing
Skills
- Strong understanding of MEP systems and how they are installed and coordinated in the field
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and submittals
- Strong coordination and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset
- Effective communication skills across trades, field teams, and management
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail with a focus on quality and accuracy
- Team-first mentality with a willingness to support overall project success
- Basic understanding of QAQC and commissioning processes is a plus Experience with commissioning and project management tools (e.g., CxAlloy, Procore, Bluebeam)
Qualifications
- 3–7 years of experience in MEP coordination, construction, or related roles
- Familiarity with trade coordination, installation practices, and construction sequencing
- Strong understanding of MEP systems and how they are installed and coordinated in the field
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and submittals
- Strong coordination and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset
- Effective communication skills across trades, field teams, and management
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail with a focus on quality and accuracy
- Team-first mentality with a willingness to support overall project success
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred (or equivalent field experience)
- Experience in data centers, mission-critical, or large commercial projects preferred
- Basic understanding of QAQC and commissioning processes is a plus Experience with commissioning and project management tools (e.g., CxAlloy, Procore, Bluebeam)
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