We are seeking a Construction Engineer (MEP) to act as the Owner's Representative for mechanical scope on a major capital construction project. This is a hands-on, field-based role responsible for assuring construction quality, execution, and readiness for mechanical completion and commissioning across HVAC and piping systems on a $50M+ project.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Owner's Representative for MEP construction activities, with primary focus on HVAC, piping, and mechanical systems
• Perform daily field walkdowns to verify installation quality, safety compliance, constructability, and alignment with design intent
• Review installations against drawings, specifications, and P&IDs, identifying gaps and driving timely resolution
• Provide direct oversight of EPCM and contractor execution, ensuring issues are addressed-not just documented
• Validate change orders, track field progress, and escalate schedule or interface risks proactively
• Support mechanical completion (MC) activities, including punch walks, deficiency resolution, and turnover readiness
• Partner closely with commissioning and qualification teams to ensure systems are installed, tested, and turned over correctly
• Ensure QA/QC documentation, test packs, and completion records are accurate and complete

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction management, construction engineering, or project management, with a strong field presence
• Demonstrated experience on large capital projects ($50M+)
• Strong hands-on expertise in:
  • HVAC systems
  • Mechanical piping / process utilities (carbon steel systems)
• Proven experience with:
  • Mechanical completion
  • Commissioning (HVAC and piping systems)
• Experience serving as an Owner's Representative or working directly with EPCM firms preferred
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and P&IDs
• Pharmaceutical experience is not required
• Electrical background is a plus but not required-this role is mechanically focused

Tools & Systems

• Experience with Bluebeam preferred (training available)
• Ability to navigate AutoCAD drawings
• Familiarity with field tracking, inspection, or construction management systems is a plus