MEP Construction Project Manager

About the role

CMTA (formerly AMA Group), a Legence Company, is seeking an experienced MEP Construction Project Manager for our offices in New York City and New Jersey. The role will support a growing list of clients, including NBC Universal, Disney, NBC Sports, and A+E Networks.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead managing 4-5 projects in various sizes with varied scopes of work
• Review and understand all ongoing projects, drawings, and specifications books
• Review and understand company-wide site safety policies, including a working knowledge of the company's Safety Manual
• Attend internal project kick off meetings with Estimators to ensure a clean transition from Estimating to Project Management
• Work with the Project Superintendent to generate project documents such as submittal lists, project directories, project schedules, and logistics plans
• Generate Request for Information (RFI) logs
• Generate permit and third-party inspection lists
• Create site-specific safety documents
• Review specifications and submittals for pre-purchased mechanical and electrical equipment
• Lead weekly client meetings, including creating agendas and preparing meeting minutes
• Establish weekly subcontractor project meetings and document meetings with meeting minutes
• Perform internal site safety audits
• Coordinate project Laborers' daily schedules and oversee entry of all Laborer hours for weekly payroll
• Participate in the pre-construction team to develop project scope, schedules, logistics, etc.
• Provide General Requirements and Conditions information to the Estimating Department
• Create Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for critical shutdowns or switchovers
• Manage project change orders, including collecting costs from Sub-Contractors, creating Change Orders, reviewing Change Orders, issuing Change Orders to the Client, and following up on the status of approvals
• Liaise with the accounting department to ensure all costs associated with Client and Sub-Contractor change orders are entered into Sage accounting software
• Provide input into Client and Subcontractor monthly accounts receivable and payable
• Address any subcontractor scope disputes during the course of construction
• Oversee project close outs, including coordinating the completion of design professionals' punch lists and permits/3rd party inspections

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Estimating, Engineering or Construction Management
• 5-7 years of Construction experience
• 2-3 years of MEP Project Manager experience
• Proficient in Procore
• Working knowledge of MS Project and MS Project Suite
• Experience working on cross-functional teams within different offices

Desired Skills And Experience

• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently while managing multiple projects

Salary Range

$130 - 150k