MEP Project Manager - Systems & Equipment Innovations; SEI

MEP Project Manager – Systems & Equipment Innovations (SEI)

Clayco is a full‑service, turnkey real estate development, master‑planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast‑track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

As part of our integrated service offerings, Clayco’s Systems and Equipment Innovations (SEI) offers a turnkey solution to execute complex building systems and process systems. Clayco SEI provides preconstruction, design, purchasing, and installation of mechanical, electrical, and process scopes of work.

As an MEP Project Manager with SEI, you will be responsible for overseeing the mechanical, electrical, process (MEP), and associated construction scopes for Clayco projects. This includes the development of comprehensive MEP scope documents, the creation of MEP bid packages in the early stages of project planning, and leading subcontractor negotiations. This role will also involve providing leadership and guidance to both the design team and clients, ensuring effective document reviews, and addressing scope modifications during the construction phase.

You’ll serve as the key liaison between the original scope and any field adjustments that arise. Additionally, the MEP Project Manager will supervise and coordinate the efforts of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and elevator subcontractors on‑site, ensuring the successful, on‑time, and on‑budget completion of projects. This includes ensuring that construction work aligns with the project drawings and specifications, maintaining high standards of quality, contract compliance, change management, and scheduling.

• Plan, analyze specifications, MEP systems interrelationships, construction sequencing and project schedule.
• Facilitate problem‑solving between MEP subcontractors during construction.
• Validate design issues related to MEP and suggest alternative solutions.
• Manage the MEP submittals.
• Oversee logging and posting of all MEP changes and as‑built information on field drawings.
• Oversee scope review, budgeting, and justification of MEP change work orders.
• Oversee quality control process of the installation of MEP work.
• Work with project management team to direct, monitor, and oversee the activities of MEP subcontractors.
• Coordinate and administer MEP‑related materials, systems, and shop drawing submittals.
• Liaise with consultant MEP engineers, inspectors, and relevant staff.
• Ensure subcontractors provide and adhere to relevant quality documentation and records.
• Ensure subcontractors adhere to project safety regulations.
• Assist with project planning – hosting coordination meetings, writing work scopes, getting quotes, scheduling work.
• Train and mentor junior members; encourage training and development through performance management with a focus on retention.
• Provide technical input related to contract drawings and documents.
• Contribute to weekly Owner/Architect/Contractor (OAC) meetings.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• 6–10 years of experience in managing MEP projects and scope.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to manage multiple trades and personalities.
• Working knowledge of architectural, structural, and civil documents to understand integration of mechanical/electrical systems.
• Good understanding of specifications divisions and navigation for coordinating responsibilities, testing, and documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of building, plumbing, NFPA, mechanical, and life‑safety codes.
• Strong computer proficiency: laptops, iPad‑type instruments, Microsoft Office Suite, various construction‑industry applications.

• Our clients and projects are nationwide – travel will be required.
• No other builder can offer the…