MEP Project Manager Charleston, SC

Senior MEP Project Manager

Location: Charleston SC
Req ID: 12433

OVERVIEW

For more than 100 years Barton Malow has been committed to Building People Projects and Communities. Guided by our Core Values of Integrity Partnership and Empowerment we have built a culture centered on innovation collaboration and long-term career growth.

As Barton Malow continues to expand its presence in the Charleston market we are seeking an experienced Senior MEP Project Manager to lead the planning coordination execution and delivery of complex mechanical electrical plumbing fire protection and low-voltage systems across our projects.

This role serves as the primary leader for MEP strategy from preconstruction through closeout partnering closely with owners designers trade partners and field operations teams to deliver high-performing building systems that meet quality schedule budget and safety objectives. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in building systems MEP coordination procurement commissioning and operational readiness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

MEP Leadership & Preconstruction

• Lead MEP design management and coordination efforts during preconstruction and project execution.
• Collaborate with owners architects engineers and trade partners to develop cost-effective building system solutions.
• Review design documents for constructability completeness and potential coordination conflicts.
• Support estimating and procurement teams with budgeting value engineering and subcontractor buyout activities.
• Develop MEP scope packages and participate in subcontractor evaluation and award recommendations.
• Facilitate design-assist and design-build MEP delivery strategies where applicable.

Building Systems Coordination

• Lead interdisciplinary MEP coordination efforts utilizing BIM/VDC technologies.
• Manage coordination of mechanical electrical plumbing fire protection controls and low-voltage systems.
• Facilitate clash detection reviews and resolution of system conflicts.
• Ensure integration of all building systems with project schedule logistics plans and operational requirements.
• Drive collaboration between field operations engineering and trade partners throughout project delivery.

Project Execution

• Monitor MEP construction activities to ensure compliance with project requirements specifications safety expectations and quality standards.
• Partner with Superintendents and Project Teams to proactively resolve field challenges impacting building systems.
• Oversee equipment procurement material tracking startup planning and installation sequencing.
• Support commissioning activities and ensure seamless transition from construction to owner occupancy.

Cost & Schedule Management

• Track and manage MEP budgets forecasts contingency utilization and change management processes.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect schedule and cost objectives.
• Review monthly cost projections and validate financial performance of MEP scopes.
• Collaborate with project teams to maintain schedule milestones and turnover requirements.

Commissioning & Closeout

• Lead MEP turnover startup testing balancing commissioning and owner training activities.
• Ensure timely completion of punch list items and system documentation.
• Coordinate closeout requirements including O&M manuals warranties as-built documentation and regulatory approvals.
• Support final building readiness and client satisfaction initiatives.

Business Development & Client Relationships

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients regarding building systems strategy and project execution.
• Participate in pursuit efforts proposal development interviews and client presentations.
• Support Barton Malows continued growth throughout the Charleston and Southeast markets.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION EXPERIENCE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering Architecture or a related technical discipline.
• 10 years of experience managing MEP scopes within large-scale commercial construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading mechanical electrical plumbing fire protection and low-voltage systems from preconstruction through commissioning.
• Strong understanding of MEP procurement design coordination commissioning and turnover processes.
• Experience utilizing BIM/VDC tools to support system coordination and project delivery.
• Knowledge of healthcare higher education life sciences industrial mission-critical or other complex building environments preferred.
• Experience with Procore and other construction management platforms preferred.
• Exceptional leadership communication relationship-building and problem-solving skills.