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Job Title: MEP Project Manager / Mechanical Commissioning & Turnover Engineer Job Description This role leads mechanical commissioning and turnover activities for complex MEP projects, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will manage multiple projects across healthcare, manufacturing, semiconductor, and commercial facilities, ensuring proper installation, startup, inspection, and documentation of mechanical and MEP systems from pre-construction through project closeout.
Responsibilities Oversee mechanical commissioning and turnover activities for multiple MEP projects, ensuring all systems are installed, tested, and documented in accordance with project requirements. Apply a strong understanding of safety practices and proper installation methods to all field activities, inspections, and project coordination. Review equipment orders, submittals, and RFIs to confirm technical accuracy, compliance with specifications, and alignment with project scope.
Coordinate system startups with vendors, subcontractors, and owners, ensuring smooth integration of mechanical and controls systems. Review shutdown requests and assist in planning and coordinating shutdowns with owners to minimize operational disruption. Understand project requirements, milestones, and deadlines, and actively assist the project team in meeting schedule and performance obligations.
Use project management and construction software tools such as Procore, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Sage, and MS Office to manage documentation, schedules, and communication. Interpret and work from GNP and P&ID drawings to verify system design, installation, and commissioning requirements. Prepare and maintain clear, accurate daily inspection reports focused on mechanical installations and system performance.
Manage and review as-built drawings and MEP turnover packages to ensure completeness, accuracy, and readiness for client handover. Conduct regular mechanical inspections to verify proper installation, code compliance, and adherence to safety standards. Collaborate with controls vendors and subcontractors to understand and verify the controls package, including system integration and functionality.
Maintain an understanding of infrastructure and process systems, and apply this knowledge to commissioning and turnover activities. Support pre-construction efforts, including review of design documents, identification of constructability issues, and planning for commissioning and turnover. Assist in managing change orders related to mechanical and MEP scopes, including documentation, pricing, and coordination with project stakeholders.
Communicate clearly and professionally with owners, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams using strong verbal and computer skills. Participate in and contribute to training and development initiatives, sharing best practices and supporting continuous improvement within the project team. Essential Skills Proven project management and construction management experience in MEP or mechanical-focused projects.
Hands-on experience with mechanical commissioning, inspections, installation oversight, and turnover documentation. Strong understanding of safety practices and proper installation methods for mechanical and MEP systems. Experience reviewing equipment orders, submittals, and RFIs for technical accuracy and compliance. Proficiency with Procore for project management and documentation. Proficiency with Microsoft Project for scheduling and timeline management.
Proficiency with Bluebeam for drawing review, markups, and document control. Working knowledge of AutoCAD for reviewing and understanding mechanical and MEP drawings. Ability to read and interpret GNP and P&ID drawings for mechanical and process systems. Excellent verbal communication skills and strong computer literacy for reporting and documentation. Experience with inspections, installation oversight, and controls systems within construction environments