MEP Construction Manager II (Heavy Travel)

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Position Title : MEP Construction Manager II (Heavy Travel)
Location: Heavy travel is required. This may include travel to any of the 50 US States. One of the positions will be Texas-based, with projects spanning multiple cities within the state.

Job Summary
The MEP Construction Manager II (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.

Essential Functions
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 flw 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-c

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

• 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

CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only: In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC law, the range provided is DLB's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location.

DLB Associates is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify program with the Department of Homeland Security. We encourage diversity in our workforce.

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