Job Title
MEP Project ManagerJob Description Summary
MEP Project Manager will lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing works for projects in Japan, ensuring quality, safety, compliance, and on-time execution. This role works closely with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams to manage project risks, drive stakeholder alignment, and support efficient end-to-end project delivery.Job Description
About the Role:
- Lead MEP project delivery across planning, coordination, execution, and closeout for projects in Japan
- Strong management of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing works, ensuring quality, compliance, and alignment with project requirements
- Effective coordination of consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to maintain project timelines and delivery standards
- Proactive risk, issue, and change management, including escalation, mitigation planning, and resolution of technical or delivery challenges
- Solid knowledge of Japan building regulations, statutory requirements, safety standards, and permit or approval processes relevant to MEP works
- End-to-end project oversight, including review of drawings, technical submittals, procurement coordination, testing, commissioning, and handover activities
- Strong stakeholder collaboration, working closely with clients, project teams, landlords, suppliers, and regional partners to ensure smooth delivery
- Disciplined budget, reporting, and schedule management to support efficient and transparent project execution
About You:
- 5-7 years of relevant experience in MEP project management, building services, construction, or infrastructure delivery
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Construction Management, or a related field
- Proven track record of managing MEP scope across complex commercial, industrial, or mission-critical projects
- Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across design, installation, testing, and commissioning
- Familiarity with Japan codes, compliance requirements, contractor management, and local project delivery practices
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across internal teams, consultants, and external vendors
- Business-level Japanese and English language capability preferred for project coordination and reporting
- Proficiency in project management, reporting, and documentation tools such as Microsoft Office, scheduling platforms, and construction management systems
- Proven problem-solving, coordination, and risk management capability in fast-paced project environments
Why join Cushman & Wakefield?
As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;
Being part of a growing global company;
Career development and a promote from within culture;
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Skills Required
- 5-7 years relevant experience in MEP project management, building services, construction, or infrastructure delivery
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Construction Management, or related field
- Proven track record managing MEP scope across complex commercial, industrial, or mission-critical projects
- Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across design, installation, testing, and commissioning
- Familiarity with Japan building codes, statutory requirements, safety standards, permits, and local project delivery practices
- Proficiency in project management, reporting, and documentation tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, scheduling platforms, construction management systems)
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, coordination, and risk management capability
- Business-level Japanese and English language capability for project coordination and reporting
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is consistently referenced as part of the package. Feedback suggests this provides a solid baseline for long‑term savings across many U.S. roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and company holidays are regularly highlighted and described as a meaningful part of the offering. Feedback suggests time‑off benefits add tangible value alongside base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers, plus backup care and wellbeing resources, are described as available. These offerings indicate a supportive approach to family needs in many roles.
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What We Do
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 53,000 employees in 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2019, the firm had revenue of $8.8 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services.
