AECOM · New York, NY

MEP Project Director –Large Scale Hospitality & Entertainment Development at AECOM — New York, NY

Full-timeNew York, NYPosted 2026-07-21Apply on SmartRecruiters
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Full 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.
  • Central plant type of work, chiller plant, high voltage, electrical distribution
  • 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.

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:

  • New York City building experience
  • 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.
  • 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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