MEP Construction Manager (Heavy Travel)

MEP Construction Manager / Owner's Representative (Heavy Travel)

This is a remote position. Heavy travel is required. This may include travel to any of the 50 US states.

The MEP Construction Manager (MCM) / Owner's Rep acts as the contractor and / or owner's point-of-contact and onsite advocate from pre-construction through turnover and closeout, ensuring the facility's mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and supporting building systems are designed, procured, installed, integrated, commissioned, and documented to meet the owner' requirements for scope, schedule, budget, operability, and maintainability.

Construction Management, Owner Advocacy & Project Oversight

Serve as the contractor and / or owner's primary representative with contractors, designers, trade partners, equipment manufacturers and vendors, facility operations, and AHJs; lead / participate in OAC, coordination, and readiness meetings.

Maintain a proactive issues / risk log; escalate schedule, cost, and technical risks with mitigation plans aligned to owner priorities.

Champion clear, data-driven communication (technical and non-technical) across all parties; curate owner updates and decision logs.

Design & Pre-Construction (MEP Focus)

Review design criteria, drawings, and specifications, including but not limited to HVAC, power distribution, emergency generation / UPS, grounding, lighting, plumbing, fire protection, and controls for constructability, operability, and maintainability; resolve clashes early via BIM coordination.

Support procurement strategy for long-lead MEP equipment; verify factory documentation, submittals, and vendor plans flow down owner requirements.

Align QAQC and commissioning requirements in project documents so expectations are contractual and traceable.

Construction Administration & Field Oversight

Provide daily / weekly oversight of MEP and general building trades to verify installations meet drawings, specifications, codes, and manufacturer requirements.

Enforce coordination plans and above-ceiling / MEP routing decisions; confirm access clearances, labeling, and maintainability are preserved as-built.

Monitor schedule interfaces and system integration sequences; initiate recovery plans when needed.

Methods of Procedure (MOP), Safety & Readiness

Coordinate development / review of MEP-critical MOPs (energization, generator / HVAC tie-ins, shutdown windows), ensuring protection of live environments and compliance with owner / site policies.

Reinforce HSE policies (e.g., NFPA 70E, LOTO) and confirm pre-energization prerequisites and settings management are satisfied by the delivery team.

Commissioning Oversight (L1L5)

Oversee the full commissioning process from L1 through L5, ensuring all systems are tested, documented, and accepted per owner requirements.

Coordinate with the Commissioning Authority / Program on scope handoffs, tagging / progress reporting, and Cx schedule alignment.

Ensure pre-functional checklists, startup prerequisites, vendor O&M, settings, and test reports are complete and organized.

Maintain a punch list and / or action item tracker through closure and drive resolution of commissioning issues.

Support integrated systems testing and final acceptance procedures, ensuring all commissioning documentation is archived for turnover.

Documentation, Controls & Reporting

Maintain field document control for drawings, RFIs, submittals, test / inspection records, equipment lists, and change orders; produce concise owner reports with schedule / cost / quality status and decisions required.

Use common tools (Procore, BIM 360 / ACC, Bluebeam, MS Project / P6, Excel / PowerPoint / Teams) for traceability and dashboarding.

Requirements

Position Requirements

Strong working knowledge of commissioning processes for electrical, mechanical, and controls systems in mission-critical environments.

Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams); exceptional organization and file management.

Ability to leverage AI, data analytics and emerging technologies to streamline commissioning workflows and drive innovation.

Clear, concise communication (technical and non-technical) with the ability to represent the owner directly with contractors and clients.

Demonstrated ability to manage schedule inputs and enforce commissioning standards across multiple stakeholders.

Candidate must be willing to work on remote projects for an extended period of time.

Certifications & Safety

Ability to achieve NFPA 70E and / or OSHA training as required; strict adherence to HSE / LOTO policies.

Physical Demands

The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is :

Frequent manipulation of small parts / tools

Periods of stationary work

Movement through data center and outdoor environments (heat / cold / precipitation), including tight spaces

Stair / ladder access

Occasional overhead / under-equipment positioning

Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs

Reasonable accommodation available

Travel / Relocation Requirements

Travel between 75-100% in various support roles until extended project assignment is received, this may include travel to any of the 50 US states.

Extended project assignment is defined as a project location where a continuous onsite presence is required in excess of 6 months. Project assignments are typically between 9 months and 4 years; however, shorter temporary relocation assignments may be required depending on location and client agreement.

If candidate is not local to a project site - the ability to relocate to the project location within 1 3 months of extended project assignment unless the project location supports 100% travel.

Project locations are within the 50 US States.

Temporary or Permanent Relocation assistance is available.

Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meeting for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.

Benefits

DLB Associates offers a very competitive benefits package; highlights include :

Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w / HSA option)

Health reimbursement account (HRA), flex spending accounts (FSA)

Dental and vision plans

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26

401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option

PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year

Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents

Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage

Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance

Paid parental leave after one year of employment

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES :

DLB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to DLB in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where DLB has expressly requested recruitment / staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of DLB and DLB will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.