MEP Project Manager – Advanced Manufacturing

Rockdale, TX

Overview

The MEP Project Manager leads the planning, installation, and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems that support advanced solar manufacturing facility. This role ensures all utilities, building systems, and production-support infrastructure are delivered safely, on schedule, and in alignment with manufacturing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all MEP scope for solar manufacturing facilities, including HVAC, electrical distribution, compressed air, chilled water, process cooling, and specialty utilities.
• Coordinate with engineers, OEM equipment vendors, subcontractors, and construction teams to integrate MEP systems with production lines and facility infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain MEP schedules, budgets, procurement plans, and installation milestones.
• Oversee field teams and subcontractors, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with codes and manufacturing standards.
• Lead testing, startup, and commissioning of MEP systems to support manufacturing readiness.
• Identify risks, resolve technical issues, manage change orders, and provide regular progress updates to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Construction Management.
• 5–10 years of MEP project management experience in industrial, manufacturing, or large commercial environments (solar, semiconductor, battery, or similar preferred).
• Strong knowledge of industrial utilities, building codes, safety regulations, and commissioning processes.
• Proficiency with project management tools (Procore, Primavera, MS Project).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions:

• Job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Physical requirements for this role may include but not limited to walking, standing, operating tools / equipment, and lifting items (up to 25lbs). Tasks may also be carried out in varying weather conditions and environments as appliable to the position.

About Yates Construction

Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.

Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client’s business needs and continually look for opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and their projects.

Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.