MEP Field Manager II (Mechanical)

DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission-critical solutions across hyperscale data centers, advanced infrastructure, and high-performance building systems. With over four decades of expertise, we partner with some of the world’s most influential companies to design and optimize environments that demand precision, scalability, and resilience.

Join us and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes an impact, and your growth is a shared priority.

Position Title: MEP Field Manager II (Mechanical)

Position Location: Location varies by assignment.  75–100% travel across the U.S. unless assigned to an extended project.  Must be located near a major US airport.

Job Summary

The MEP Field Manager II (Mechanical) is responsible for onsite field leadership and supervision of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and supporting building system installations for mission-critical construction projects.

Working under the direction of a Construction Manager or MEP Construction Manager, this role ensures that contractor activities, installations, and daily construction operations align with project requirements for safety, quality, schedule, and commissioning readiness. The MEP FMII serves as DLB’s onsite field representative, coordinating trade contractors, monitoring installation progress, identifying issues early, and supporting resolution to maintain project momentum.

The MEP FMII is expected to operate with moderate autonomy in managing daily field activities while escalating complex issues to senior construction leadership. This role plays a key part in verifying installation quality, supporting commissioning readiness, and maintaining alignment with owner expectations throughout the construction lifecycle.

The MEP FMII will communicate and operate in line with organizational and client goals and values, as well as departmental objectives. 

Essential Functions

Field Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise daily field activities for MEP and supporting building systems to ensure work progresses safely and in accordance with design intent, contract documents, and project schedules.

• Coordinate closely with general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and project teams to maintain alignment across trades.

• Monitor installation activities for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and fire protection systems.

• Provide field direction and issue resolution support to contractors to maintain progress and quality standards.

• Conduct routine field walks and inspections to verify work completion and identify potential installation issues.

Construction Coordination 

• Participate in daily coordination meetings, subcontractor planning sessions, and construction progress reviews.

• Assist with schedule coordination and sequencing between trades to avoid conflicts and delays.

• Review drawings, specifications, RFIs, and submittals to support accurate field execution.

• Support construction managers in identifying risks, constraints, and constructability challenges.

Quality Assurance & Installation Verification