MEP Design Manager
Cushman & Wakefield
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Columbia • Oklahoma • South Carolina • United States
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Salary
💰 $102,000 - $120,000 per year
About the role
- Partner with the client to deliver scalable, high-quality mechanical, electrical, and plumbing solutions for new and existing restaurant projects nationwide
- Support design and technical documentation of MEP systems for new builds, remodels, and national initiatives for restaurant brands
- Contribute to standard development, energy strategies, and innovative technology integration
- Perform technical reviews of drawings and specifications for alignment with brand standards, operational requirements, and regulatory compliance
- Support the implementation of MEP-related design changes across the portfolio through structured change management processes
- Assist in communication and training efforts to ensure alignment between design and Restaurant Development stakeholders
- Partner with Facilities and National Accounts teams to address system performance, design adaptations, and vendor integration
- Help develop playbooks, technical standards, and best practices to enhance long-term system performance and maintainability
- Collaborate with the Sustainability team to integrate energy efficiency, decarbonization, and environmental stewardship goals into building systems
- Interface with Architecture, Construction, Operations, and Technology teams to align MEP strategy with business priorities
- Represent MEP systems considerations in cross-functional meetings, pilots, and major programs
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering (or related discipline)
- Minimum 8-10 years of professional experience in MEP design, engineering consulting, or systems integration
- Demonstrated expertise in HVAC, power distribution, plumbing, and energy systems
- Strong work experience with kitchen HVAC design
- Strong understanding of QSR or retail environments
- Proficiency in BIM, CAD, and Microsoft Office tools
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with technical and non-technical partners
- Familiarity with building codes, design standards, and construction practices
- Experience working on national account programs or multi-site rollouts (preferred)
- Knowledge of sustainable design principles, decarbonization strategies, or energy management systems (preferred)
- Experience with change management processes in engineering/design contexts (preferred)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Unpaid time away from work
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
MEP designHVACpower distributionplumbingenergy systemsBIMCADenergy management systemssustainable design principleschange management processes
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationtechnical reviewtrainingalignmentproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementinnovationadaptabilityleadership