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
• Prepare and maintain 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 the Project Superintendent
• Perform internal site safety audits as needed
• Coordinate project laborers' daily schedules and oversee entry of all labor hours for weekly payroll
• Participate in the pre-construction team to develop project scope, schedules, and logistics
• 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 subcontractors, creating Change Orders, and following up on approvals
• Liaise with the accounting department to ensure all costs associated with client and subcontractor change orders are entered into Sage accounting software
• Provide input into client and subcontractor monthly accounts receivable and payable
• Address subcontractor scope disputes during construction
• Oversee project close-outs, including coordinating 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

Pay

The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000. The exact pay will be determined based on relevant job-related factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations.