REMOTE MEP PROGRAM MANAGER

Position Title: REMOTE MEP PROGRAM MANAGER 

Travel: 25% - 50%

Pay Grade: 16 

 

ESFM is the corporate facilities management (FM) division of Compass Group USA, a Gold-level Corporate Sustaining Partner of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and a Platinum Corporate Member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).

 

ESFM self-performs 80% of all FM services provided to clients. Our portfolio of solution categories includes Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, ESG Programming, Laboratory Support Services, Janitorial & Industrial Cleaning, Landscaping & Grounds Management, Workplace Solutions and Managed Services. 

 

This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees. ESFM’s clients include many household names from the life sciences, technology, oil & gas and manufacturing markets.

 

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com. 

Job Summary

The MEP Program Manager serves as the strategic and operational lead for initiatives involving Building Automation Systems (BAS), Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP) infrastructure, and facility condition assessments. This role ensures building systems across multiple sites operate efficiently, reliably, and in alignment with industry best practices. The Program Manager applies deep technical expertise to lead program development, conduct assessments, support capital planning, and drive continuous improvement efforts in collaboration with engineering, operations, and client stakeholders.

 

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

 

•    Lead programs focused on optimizing BAS, maintaining MEP system reliability, and delivering detailed facility condition assessments.
•    Manage site audits to identify deferred maintenance, asset lifecycle status, and opportunities for energy or operational improvements.
•    Evaluate BAS data trends, alarm logs, and control sequences to recommend operational adjustments or retro-commissioning.
•    Develop scopes of work and manage corrective actions or upgrade projects based on findings from audits and stakeholder input.
•    Align projects and recommendations with client business goals, ESG targets, compliance obligations, and energy reduction initiatives.
•    Use condition and risk data to support lifecycle asset planning, capital forecasting, and budgeting.
•    Ensure compliance with applicable technical standards and codes (e.g., ASHRAE, NFPA, SFG20, Title 24, and client-specific protocols).
•    Manage vendor and subcontractor performance on assessments and technical project deliverables.
•    Deliver concise reports, dashboards, and roadmaps for client and internal reviews.
•    Track key performance indicators such as uptime, energy savings, cost avoidance, and reliability improvements.

 

Education and/or Experience:

 

•    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
•    Minimum 15 years of experience in Facilities Management, with strong technical expertise in MEP systems, project delivery, and asset reliability.
•    Solid understanding of utility plant operations (CUP), data center infrastructure, and critical environments.
•    Experience with assessment tools, CMMS platforms, and building performance analytics.
•    Relevant industry certifications (e.g., BOMI FMA/RPA, BAS controls, Power Plant operations) are preferred.

 

 

Short Description

Core Competencies:

 

•    Best Practice Commitment
•    Team Leadership and Coaching
•    Customer Relationship Management
•    Vendor and Contractor Oversight
•    Project Scheduling and Budgeting

•    BAS/MEP Technical Acumen
•    Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

•    Excellent communication, presentation, and client engagement skills.

 

Specialized Technical Responsibilities:

 

•    Conduct comprehensive operational and condition assessments of people, processes, MEP systems, BAS/EMS, and maintenance programs in commercial, lab, or i