Dry Mechanical Construction Manager

Responsibilities

• Construction Management
  • Acquire a thorough understanding of, and assist in establishing, the Client’s requirements for the dry mechanical scope relating to budget, quality, and schedule.
    • Advises on and issues appropriate notices on behalf of the Client to relevant parties regarding procedures and other practical matters arising under the Contract Agreements.
    • Create and maintain, for the purpose of daily active management of project delivery, three key tools:
      • Action Item Log - for tracking key actions and associated “what,” “when,” and “who” required to maintain project progression.
      • Milestone Management Log - for extracting key milestones from the project schedule to focus the team on the right course of action.
      • Procurement Log - for tracking all major equipment and associated progress in delivery of Client/OFCI-provided items.
    • Establish working relationships with architects, engineers, consultants, and vendors, and provide them (and maintain throughout the project) an overview of the Client’s needs, goals, requirements, and schedule constraints.
    • Work with the Client and Project Team to evaluate options and make decisions related to phased growth into the facility (e.g., MEP equipment, layouts, building expansion, etc.).
    • Work closely with the Superintendents to ensure that a progressive and consistent safety culture is part of field execution. Ensure vendors and trade contractors promote a behavior-based safety plan and actively administer, manage, and audit in the field.
    • Review the Master Project Schedule to verify it includes actual material lead times and delivery schedules, and advise the Client of any schedule constraints impacting project progress.
    • Support the PM in reviewing all contractor claims regarding cost and schedule impacts, and make recommendations after consulting the appropriate parties—on the acceptability of each claim.
  • Vendor Management
    • Conduct weekly meetings with executives or principals from all vendor and trade partners to address open items, concerns, or issues during project execution.
  • Budget Management
    • Support maintenance of the Dry Mechanical Cost Report, inclusive of all contract change orders and pending change orders.
  • Schedule Management
    • Evaluate and propose alternative schedules and concurrent activities between projects, identifying opportunities for improved performance against planned schedule milestones.
    • Evaluate labor productivity reports from the Superintendent and conduct cost-benefit analyses of acceleration techniques (e.g., second shifts).
    • Incorporate key milestones into deliverables owned by dry mechanical material vendors and include their commitment to those milestones during sourcing.
    • Ensure all stakeholders are guided by the schedule rather than acting as constraints to achieving it.
    • Routinely review schedule details and identify any flaws that may impact project completion. Propose mitigation plans for schedule recovery where applicable.
    • Perform problem-solving tasks for any portion of the work that falls behind schedule, providing regular and transparent communication to the Client.
  • Project Reporting
    • Report to the PM on all matters requiring Client decisions that affect mechanical design, specifications, cost, schedule, or program.
    • The PM will review these issues with the Client and make recommendations supported by analysis and data.
    • Attend meetings with the Client, vendors, and trade contractors as needed to keep the project on track.
  • Construction Execution Phase
    • Monitor the construction process regularly regarding established schedules and procedures.
    • Aid and make recommendations to maintain and improve construction progress.
    • Lead weekly progress meetings with vendors, the design team, and the Client.
    • Prepare and distribute meeting minutes documenting all open issues and decisions made.
    • Review minutes for accuracy and project recordkeeping.
    • Serve as the on-site point of contact for Client stakeholders and continuously inform the Client of pending change orders, schedule impacts, and quality implications arising from project activities or decisions.
    • Facilitate on-site coordination and interaction of all project team members.
    • When collaboration or communication issues arise, help facilitate reasonable solutions.
    • Review construction procedures, staging operations, and logistics plans submitted by vendors and trade contractors, coordinating with the GC Site Superintendents.
    • Use best efforts to moderate and facilitate resolutions to problems or issues arising on the project site.
    • Monitor vendor systems for controlling work progress and ensure the program supports completion within the time stipulated in the project specifications.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or related field.
    • 8+ years of experience managing the procurement and installation of dry mechanical systems, equipment, and unit operations, including MAUs, RTUs, package and split-system AC units, CRAC units, VAVs, industrial exhaust fans, small and large-bore ductwork of all sizes, types, and materials; structural hangers and vibration isolation; motors and associated VFDs; and I&C/control instruments associated with exhaust systems.
    • Experience organizing and reviewing detailed technical data.
    • Familiarity with WBS breakdown and MasterFormat system for process mechanical scopes of work (Div. 23).
    • Strong integrity and communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with staff, Clients, Architects/Engineers, subcontractors, and vendors.
    • Proficient at reading and interpreting drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
    • Solid knowledge of contracts, cost, scheduling, estimating, and construction means and methods.
    • Familiarity with accounting principles is preferred.
    • Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
    • Knowledge in project estimating, clarifications and assumptions, scheduling, and logistics.
    • Proficient in Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office Suite.
    • Experience with critical path method scheduling and spend analysis.
    • Experience with project management software such as Procore, Autodesk Cloud, BIM, CxAlloy (or similar Cx programs), and Bluebeam.

  Qualifications

  • Participate in the recruitment and hiring process.
  • Manage and mentor junior staff.
  • Develop and implement training programs for new hires.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to project teams.
  • Identify and resolve project risks and issues.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
  • Stay current with industry trends and best practices.
  • Contribute to the overall success of the company.

  Skills

  • Construction Management
    • Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of, and assist in establishing, the Client’s requirements for the dry mechanical scope relating to budget, quality, and schedule.
    • Ability to advise on and issue appropriate notices on behalf of the Client to relevant parties regarding procedures and other practical matters arising under the Contract Agreements.
    • Ability to create and maintain, for the purpose of daily active management of project delivery, three key tools: an Action Item Log, a Milestone Management Log, and a Procurement Log.
    • Ability to establish working relationships with architects, engineers, consultants, and vendors, and provide them (and maintain throughout the project) an overview of the Client’s needs, goals, requirements, and schedule constraints.
    • Ability to work with the Client and Project Team to evaluate options and make decisions related to phased growth into the facility (e.g., MEP equipment, layouts, building expansion, etc.).
    • Ability to work closely with the Superintendents to ensure that a progressive and consistent safety culture is part of field execution. Ensure vendors and trade contractors promote a behavior-based safety plan and actively administer, manage, and audit in the field.
    • Ability to review the Master Project Schedule to verify it includes actual material lead times and delivery schedules, and advise the Client of any schedule constraints impacting project progress.
    • Ability to support the PM in reviewing all contractor claims regarding cost and schedule impacts, and make recommendations after consulting the appropriate parties—on the acceptability of each claim.
    • Vendor Management
      • Ability to conduct weekly meetings with executives or principals from all vendor and trade partners to address open items, concerns, or issues during project execution.
    • Budget Management
      • Ability to support maintenance of the Dry Mechanical Cost Report, inclusive of all contract change orders and pending change orders.
    • Schedule Management
      • Ability to evaluate and propose alternative schedules and concurrent activities between projects, identifying opportunities for improved performance against planned schedule milestones.
      • Ability to evaluate labor productivity reports from the Superintendent and conduct cost-benefit analyses of acceleration techniques (e.g., second shifts).
      • Ability to incorporate key milestones into deliverables owned by dry mechanical material vendors and include their commitment to those milestones during sourcing.
      • Ability to ensure all stakeholders are guided by the schedule rather than acting as constraints to achieving it.
      • Ability to routinely review schedule details and identify any flaws that may impact project completion. Propose mitigation plans for schedule recovery where applicable.
      • Ability to perform problem-solving tasks for any portion of the work that falls behind schedule, providing regular and transparent communication to the Client.
    • Project Reporting
      • Ability to report to the PM on all matters requiring Client decisions that affect mechanical design, specifications, cost, schedule, or program.
      • Ability to attend meetings with the Client, vendors, and trade contractors as needed to keep the project on track.
    • Construction Execution Phase
      • Ability to monitor the construction process regularly regarding established schedules and procedures.
      • Ability to aid and make recommendations to maintain and improve construction progress.
      • Ability to lead weekly progress meetings with vendors, the design team, and the Client.
      • Ability to prepare and distribute meeting minutes documenting all open issues and decisions made.
      • Ability to review minutes for accuracy and project recordkeeping.
      • Ability to serve as the on-site point of contact for Client stakeholders and continuously inform the Client of pending change orders, schedule impacts, and quality implications arising from project activities or decisions.
      • Ability to facilitate on-site coordination and interaction of all project team members.
      • Ability to when collaboration or communication issues arise, help facilitate reasonable solutions.
      • Ability to review construction procedures, staging operations, and logistics plans submitted by vendors and trade contractors, coordinating with the GC Site Superintendents.
      • Ability to use best efforts to moderate and facilitate resolutions to problems or issues arising on the project site.
      • Ability to monitor vendor systems for controlling work progress and ensure the program supports completion within the time stipulated in the project specifications.

    Benefits

    • Health Insurance
      • Life Insurance
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • 401(k) Plan
      • Holiday Pay
      • Paid Time Off
      • Referral Program
      • Per Diem

    Pay

    • Minimum Base Salary: $120,000.00
      • Maximum Base Salary: $130,000.00

    Schedule

    • W2 hourly nonexempt, meaning there is higher earning potential.