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MEP Senior Project Manager - Hospitality construction project

AECOM
New York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Jun 2026

About the role

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

AECOM Tishman is hiring a Senior Project Manager (MEP) to lead end-to-end delivery of complex hospitality project.  This leadership position will own  MEP scope from preconstruction through commissioning and handover.• You will drive design coordination, procurement, construction, testing, and operations readiness for HVAC, electrical, ELV/ICT, fire & life safety, plumbing, and controls/BMS, back-of-house, kitchens, laundry, spa/pool, and public areas..

Duties:

  • Own MEP scope, schedule, budget, risk, and change control from concept to closeout.
  •  Develop integrated master plans, delivery strategies, and stage-gate approvals.  
  • Coordinate with the BIM team leading multi-disciplinary coordination of trades
  • Oversee site logistics, installation quality, and integration.
  • Resolve RFIs, manage submittals/shop drawings, and enforce QA/QC and safety standards.  
  • Commissioning, Handover & Operations Readiness  
  • Deliver training, O&M documentation.
  • Serve as the primary MEP point-of-contact for the client and brand.  
  • Manage risk registers, mitigation plans, and issue escalation pathways
  • Report progress, KPIs, and forecasts to leadership and the client.

About Construction Management - AECOM Tishman

Since 1898, AECOM Tishman has managed some of the largest and most complex mixed-use and mega development projects in the U.S., in total building more than 600 million square feet. From luxury residential buildings to complex mixed-use mega-developments, historic renovations, top-rated hospitals, and the world’s most revered tall buildings – the AECOM Tishman legacy is one that is even stronger today, constructing buildings that define city skylines and local neighborhoods.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • BA/BS Engineering, Construction Management or similar curriculum and 10 years of relevant MEP construction project management experience, including 2 years of leadership or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services Engineering, or related field.
  • Proven delivery of MEP systems across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning on multi-million-dollar hospitality or comparable complex projects.
  • Deep knowledge of hotel brand standards and authority requirements; adept at integrating kitchens, laundry, pool/spa, back-of-house, and guest room controls/BMS.
  • Strong command of local codes/standards (e.g., ASHRAE, NEC/IEC, NFPA, IPC, IECC, energy codes), and life-safety/egress requirements.
  • Proficiency with BIM-based coordination and common PM tools (e.g., Autodesk Revit/Navisworks, BIM 360, Bluebeam, MS Project or Primavera P6, Procore).
  • Excellent leadership, negotiation, commercial acumen, and client-facing communication.
  • Track record delivering fast-track programs in urban or resort environments with complex logistics.
  • Schedule and cost management, earned value, and risk/change control.
  • Contractor oversight, QA/QC, and safety leadership.
  • Stakeholder management with owners, brand reps, authorities, and operations teams.
  • Clear, decisive communication and issue resolution under time pressure.

 

Additional Information

  • This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future.
  • Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
  • This position is not hybrid nor remote.

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