MEP Construction Project Manager

Job overview

The MEP Construction Project Manager role is onsite in Austin, TX, and the posting lists a pay range of $60–$70 per hour. The position coordinates electrical construction projects with design teams, subcontractors, and other stakeholders. The project manager guides critical electrical infrastructure work from procurement and planning through installation, commissioning, and client handover. The role supports timely, budget-conscious project delivery while ensuring work meets specifications, regulatory requirements, safety rules, and quality standards.

What you'll do

• Manage project buy-out, bid packages, requests for proposals, contracts, scopes of work, contract adherence, and change orders
• oversee electrical infrastructure construction against drawings, specifications, schedules, budgets, and regulatory requirements
• coordinate objectives and timelines with superintendents
• collaborate with design teams, architects, and engineers to resolve design conflicts
• maintain contracts, permits, change orders, and progress reports
• supervise inspections, testing, commissioning, outage coordination, troubleshooting, and client handover
• track site execution and inspections for safety and quality.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mep construction project manager

electrical construction

project management

austin tx

onsite

$60–$70/hr

critical infrastructure

commissioning

construction safety

osha 10

osha 30 preferred

medical benefits

dental benefits

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time roles are eligible for medical, dental, vision, commuter, and 401(k) benefits with company matching.

Why this role

The posting describes a six-month contract-to-hire role and requires five years managing construction projects in large manufacturing or industrial environments involving electrical, mechanical, and network systems. OSHA 10 is a minimum qualification; OSHA 30 is preferred.

About the employer

Ursus, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. Sector: 23.