Assistant Project Manager for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP)
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire-protection, life-safety, low-voltage, controls, and elevator drawings and specifications.
- Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical distribution, emergency power, lighting controls, fire alarm, fire sprinkler, building controls, low-voltage systems, elevators, and utility coordinatio
- Ability to understand system interfaces, including power, controls, monitoring, alarms, shutdowns, equipment clearances, access, and testing requirements.
- General familiarity with construction inspections, testing, commissioning, code compliance, and authority-having-jurisdiction requirements.
- Strong organization, documentation, written communication, problem-solving, and follow-through.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, clearly communicate risks, and drive open items to closure.
- Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Autodesk Build, and scheduling software such as Microsoft Project.
Nice to have
- Two or more years of MEP, specialty-trade, project engineering, or construction coordination experience.
- Previous experience as an MEP Project Engineer, MEP Coordinator, Assistant Project Manager, or specialty-trade project coordinator.
- Commercial or multifamily construction experience preferred.
- Experience coordinating multiple building systems through installation, inspection, testing, commissioning, and closeout.
- OSHA 30 certification preferred.
- Degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field preferred; relevant MEP construction experience may be considered in place of a degree.
- Field experience with one or more MEP trades is strongly preferred.
Full description
About the Company
We are a development/builder specializing in apartment buildings and spec luxury homes. Our team is passionate about creating high-quality, innovative residential projects that combine style, functionality, and attention to detail. We value professionalism, collaboration, and a workplace where every team member can contribute to building something exceptional.
Position Summary
The MEP Assistant Project Manager supports the planning, coordination, installation, testing, commissioning, and closeout of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, life-safety, low-voltage, elevator, and utility systems. This hands-on role works between project management, field supervision, subcontractors, vendors, design consultants, inspectors, utility providers, and ownership representatives to keep MEP work coordinated, documented, on schedule, within budget, and ready for turnover.
Key Responsibilities
MEP Coordination
- Assist with daily MEP project management and field coordination across one or more active projects.
- Coordinate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire sprinkler, fire alarm, low-voltage, access control, security, data, distributed antenna, elevator, controls, and utility scopes.
- Review coordination drawings and identify conflicts between MEP systems, structure, architecture, ceilings, equipment clearances, and access requirements.
- Participate in owner, design, subcontractor, coordination, and field meetings; document commitments and follow issues through final resolution.
Submittals, RFIs, and Design Management
- Prepare, submit, and track MEP RFIs, submittals, resubmittals, deferred submittals, and design clarifications.
- Review drawings, specifications, schedules, approved submittals, equipment requirements, and field conditions for alignment across trades.
- Maintain current project records and communicate approved changes to field leadership, subcontractors, vendors, and affected trades.
- Track design decisions that affect equipment selection, pathways, power, controls, structural support, access, testing, and inspections.
Procurement and Equipment Tracking
- Prepare and maintain procurement logs, purchase orders, material releases, equipment status, and delivery schedules.
- Monitor long-lead equipment including HVAC equipment, pumps, water heaters, plumbing fixtures, switchgear, transformers, panels, generators, transfer switches, lighting, fire alarm components, controls, and elevator equipment.
- Coordinate vendor submittals, fabrication, delivery, storage, startup requirements, replacement parts, and field receipt.