Full-Time

Senior MEP Project Manager

Mechanical, Piping, and Plumbing

Posted on 7/17/2025

GHJ

GHJ

1,001-5,000 employees

Accounting and advisory for nonprofit sectors

Compensation Overview

$130k - $185k/yr

San Jose, CA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid position requiring some in-office presence.

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Requirements
  • Minimum 3+ years of experience in MEP construction project management.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
  • Strong financial and scheduling acumen with the ability to explain the financial health of a project.
  • Familiarity with building codes, mechanical and plumbing regulations, and the design-build process.
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Autodesk Build, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office).
  • Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee the planning, execution, and close-out of HVAC and MEP-focused construction projects from start to finish.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between field operations, office staff, and clients.
  • Lead kickoff meetings and communicate project scope, expectations, and deliverables to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Drive the preconstruction process: review estimates, manage submittals, detailing, material procurement, and labor planning.
  • Conduct regular job site visits to support foremen, track progress, and resolve material/scheduling issues.
  • Monitor and manage subcontractor activities and project schedules to ensure milestones are met.
  • Prepare and maintain detailed project schedules and three-week lookaheads in coordination with field teams.
  • Track project costs, prepare monthly job cost reports, and proactively address scope changes and margin erosion.
  • Oversee vendor relationships and negotiate pricing to secure long-term value.
  • Participate in MEP coordination meetings and internal forecasting sessions to monitor progress and adjust as needed.
  • Supervise and mentor Project Engineers and Coordinators.
  • Collaborate closely with superintendents, foremen, safety teams, and the broader project team to ensure alignment and execution.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and high performance.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering preferred.

GHJ is an accounting and advisory firm focused on nonprofit, food and beverage, entertainment and media, and health and wellness companies. It provides audit, tax, and advisory services with a client-first approach, building long-term relationships and offering personalized support to help clients grow. Through its affiliation with HLB International, GHJ connects with top firms in major cities worldwide, giving clients access to professionals in over 158 countries and more than 775 offices. GHJ differentiates itself through industry specialization, a strong employer reputation, and a sizable local team (15 partners and 160+ staff serving 3,000+ clients), backed by memberships in professional bodies like the AICPA and CalNonprofit. Its goal is to help clients and its people be more by building thriving businesses and a better future.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

1953

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • GHJ maximizes nonprofit tax credits and estate planning strategies.
  • GHJ's national footprint spans 30 states with hubs in Utah, Colorado, New York.
  • GHJ ranked top-20 LA accounting firm serving 3,000 clients.

What critics are saying

  • Deloitte poaches GHJ's 160 staff in 2026 talent shortage within 6-12 months.
  • EisnerAmper steals GHJ's nonprofit clients with lower fees in 12-18 months.
  • HLB dissolution loses GHJ 20% international revenue to BDO in 18-24 months.

What makes GHJ unique

  • GHJ specializes in nonprofit, food beverage, entertainment, and health sectors.
  • GHJ leverages HLB International for global tax resources in 158 countries.
  • GHJ offers tailored advisory for revenue growth across company lifecycles.

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Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

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Company News

GHJ
Mar 14th, 2025
GHJ Recognized as a Top 100 Firm and a Regional Leader by Accounting Today

LOS ANGELES, CA - GHJ, an award-winning national advisory, accounting and tax firm, has once again earned a spot on Accounting Today's 2025 Top 100 Firms list, which reinforces its reputation as a leader in the accounting industry.

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