MEP Design Phase Manager
US$113,500 – US$170,500 / yr base salary
Posted 28 Jul 2026
Advertised as “MEP Design Phase Manager I - Preconstruction Manager”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
Compensation
| Base salary | US$113,500 – US$170,500 / yr |
|---|
Role speciality
Construction EstimatingMEP DesignPreconstruction
Useful technologies
IBCIFCIMCMicrosoft OfficeNFPAUFC
Required qualifications
Field of studyArchitectural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
SUMMARY
Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced MEP Design Phase Manager who will be responsible for providing overall management direction and expertise for design phase activities for one or more concurrent projects inclusive of project estimating, business partner selection, preliminary schedule, design development, quality control and planning for the commissioning of the MEP scope of work.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide input and participate in the identification, development, preparation and presentation for the acquisition of new projects
- Design Phase Management:
- Provide input and participate in the identification, development, preparation and presentation for the acquisition of new projects.
- Review MEP options, generate systems analysis, and provide system options for a particular project
- Providing meaningful input to the project’s programming and conceptual design activities
- Coordinate life cycle cost analysis during MEP system selection
- Review documents from project award through buyout for system sizing, coordination, interface, and constructability and logistics solutions. Identify potential issues to appropriate engineering discipline
- Estimating:
- Provide and/or participate in value alternative development with dollar magnitudes
- Participate in value alternative review sessions for mechanical and electrical disciplines
- Present MEP estimate detail to clients and engineers
- Maintain mechanical and electrical historical cost data
- Prepare budgetary MEP estimates based upon program and schematic design information
- Business Partners:
- Assist bid team in analyzing market conditions and developing bid list
- Lead and/or participate in MEP business partner selection process including soliciting business partners, preparing estimate narratives (scope definition), coordinating design input, developing bid packages, proposal analysis, and final selection.
- Provide consistent support for project team(s) and on-site MEP resources during construction to ensure scope, quality and schedule performance goals established during design are met by our MEP business partners
- Evaluate mechanical and electrical changes from business partners
- Assist Project Manager in contract development for MEP business partners
- Integrating 3D/4D modeling technology into the preconstruction phase of the projects
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor