The Professional Division of Spherion Mid-Ohio is partnered with an established and growing construction company in Richland County is seeking a Director of MEP Systems with base pay up to $145K + Structured Bonus Program based on skill set & experience. Come join their team!
**This is a direct hire opportunity! Never go through a temp-to-hire process. If selected, day ONE you are this companies employee!**
The Director of MEP Systems will be responsible for managing all MEP-related estimating and preconstruction efforts by coordinating with subcontractors, reviewing bids, and participating in early project planning. This role does not involve hands-on installation; instead, it focuses on strategic oversight and subcontractor management. The Director will serve as the company's subject matter expert for MEP systems across all projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop schematic design budgets for MEP scopes using personal experience or through coordination with qualified subcontractors
- Create detailed scopes of work and bid parameters to solicit competitive subcontractor bids
- Evaluate and select MEP subcontractors based on best value, experience, and alignment with project needs
- Conduct site visits on high-risk or technically complex projects to verify MEP installation quality and progress
- Manage direct accounts and relationships with national vendors for MEP materials when self-procurement is more cost-effective
- Participate in pre-bid site visits to gain project familiarity and ensure accurate estimations
- Represent company in client-facing project interviews (in-person or virtual) to communicate scope strategy, technical solutions, and value engineering opportunities for MEP systems
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED; Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree preferred, or 10+ years of field experience required
- Proven expertise in MEP estimating and preconstruction for commercial construction projects
- 7-10+ years of experience in the construction industry, preferably with MEP focus
- Strong knowledge of MEP systems, subcontractor management, and vendor coordination
- Ability to interact and communicate with clients
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience working with estimating in Sage software and CM tools a plus
- Willing to travel to job sites in multiple states, including overnight stays as needed
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Skills but not required – Nice to have:
- Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree
What's in it for you?:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account
- ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
- 401K -match up to 4%
- PTO Six paid company holidays
- Company vehicle provided
Does this sound like the opportunity you have been seeking? Apply with resume today!