MEP Healthcare Project Manager
Hybrid – Indianapolis, IN
A nationally recognized building-systems consultancy is expanding its healthcare practice and seeks an accomplished MEP Healthcare Project Manager to spearhead complex hospital and outpatient facility projects across the Midwest. Join a mission-driven team that combines innovative design, sustainability leadership, and best-in-class client service to improve patient outcomes and community wellness. In this highly visible role, you will drive end-to-end delivery of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing scopes while shaping the firm’s next phase of growth.
Key Objectives and Impact
- Elevate care environments by directing the full project lifecycle, from pre-construction through closeout, for multiple concurrent healthcare builds.
- Protect budget, schedule, and quality through proactive planning, resource forecasting, and risk mitigation.
- Foster lasting client relationships that generate repeat work and cross-sell opportunities.
- Champion a culture of innovation, safety, and continuous improvement among interdisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead project kickoff, scope definition, cost control, and cash-flow tracking for HVAC, plumbing, power, lighting, and medical gas systems.
- Coordinate closely with architects, general contractors, and hospital stakeholders to align technical solutions with clinical needs and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee design reviews, submittals, and field observations to ensure code compliance and adherence to health-care-specific standards such as FGI and ASHRAE 170.
- Prepare and maintain project work plans, schedules, manpower assignments, and progress billings.
- Drive transparent communication by issuing regular status reports and hosting progress meetings.
- Coach and mentor junior engineers and assistant project managers, sharing best practices in BIM, commissioning, and integrated project delivery.
- Identify scope growth and value-added service opportunities, collaborating with business-development partners on proposals.
- Track key performance indicators including profit margin, Net Promoter Score, and client feedback response rates.
Skill Set and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline (advanced degree or PE/PMP a plus).
- 8+ years of experience managing MEP scopes within healthcare settings, with proven success on projects exceeding $25 million construction value or $250 k design fee.
- Deep knowledge of healthcare codes, Joint Commission standards, and infection-control protocols.
- Proficiency with Revit, Navisworks, and project-management software such as MS Project or Primavera.
- Strong financial acumen, able to develop estimates, track earned value, and negotiate change orders.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Ability to travel throughout the region up to 25 percent; hybrid schedule typically three days onsite and two remote.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive base salary with annual bonus potential.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage plus 401(k) with match.
- Generous paid time off and company-paid professional development.
- Modern tools, flexible work arrangements, and a people-first culture that prizes collaboration and excellence.
Ready to Apply?
If you are passionate about transforming healthcare environments and eager to lead high-impact MEP initiatives, we would love to connect. Apply today to learn more about how this role can accelerate your career while making a tangible difference in patient care.
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