MEP Director

Celebrated as one of Minnesota’s Top Workplaces! Knutson Construction is accepting applications for a MEP Director to join our team.

“Together We Make Dreams Real” – that is our purpose as a company and we exist to work in concert with each other, owners, design professionals and trade partners to make the journey as stress-free as possible. Together, we’ve created a dynamic, fun, inspiring environment where we can be ourselves and grow each day. Knutson is deeply committed to cultivating and upholding diversity throughout our workforce, relationships, and communities. We recognize the utmost importance of continually advancing our comprehension of diversity, equity, and inclusion as transformative forces within our work, industry, and company values.

At Knutson, opportunities to shine happen daily. We value what makes you different and empower you to act on your ideas.

As the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Director, you will develop MEP strategies and plans in alignment with company objectives, while actively embracing Knutson’s Zero Incident Safety Culture. This role is responsible for overseeing and directing all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) aspects of construction projects, while ensuring all MEP systems are designed, installed, and commissioned according to contractual specifications, budgets, schedules and required regulations.

In this key leadership role, you will deliver high-quality outcomes by applying your technical expertise collaboratively with project team members, while effectively communicating and acting as a liaison for trade partners, project teams, and clients.

This leader will deliver The Knutson Experience (TKE), ensuring our owners, design partners, subcontractors, and employees feel Assured, Inspired, and Appreciated.

THE KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Safety Management:

• Champion Knutson’s Zero Incident Safety Culture through pre-planning and proactive measures.
• Oversee and help enforce safety standards on MEP construction activities through audits, training and site visits, ensuring a safe working environment for all personnel.
• Ensure all MEP systems adhere to local, state, and national safety codes and standards, such as those set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).
• Participation and completion in scheduled and applicable safety training, as determined by the company.