Lead MEP Project Manager — Commissioning & System Startups

Valdez International Corporation; Rochester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Rochester is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing tasks for a significant project. The ideal candidate will ensure system readiness, quality compliance, and effective stakeholder communication, managing a budget up to $50M. This position offers a salary range of $80,000 – $110,000, along with comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing MEP-intensive projects, commissioning coordination, or complex system startups.
• Ability to travel locally as project needs dictate.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary MEP point of contact for the project.
• Coordinate closely with the on-site Commissioning Agent.
• Oversee MEP system startup and ensure alignment across disciplines.
• Review the master schedule and lead planning with MEP subcontractors.
• Perform QA/QC spot checks on rough-ins and verify system installations.
• Analyze sequencing and identify opportunities for cost betterment.
• Resolve design gaps, field conflicts, or technical issues.

Skills

Management of MEP-intensive projects

Commissioning coordination

Strong understanding of HVAC and mechanical systems

Leadership and client-facing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

10+ years of MEP or mechanical project management experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Job description

A leading construction firm in Rochester is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing tasks for a significant project. The ideal candidate will ensure system readiness, quality compliance, and effective stakeholder communication, managing a budget up to $50M. This position offers a salary range of $80,000 – $110,000, along with comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and professional development opportunities.