MEP Manager

Position Summary

Responsible for understanding in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) design concepts, estimating and construction basics. Dedicated to a market/region and supports the project preconstruction and operations team members. Provides industry knowledge and expertise as an in-house resource for associates and clients.

Primary Responsibilities

• Pursuit: Creates content for pursuits. Attends project interviews to identify and speak to MEP challenges and opportunities.
• Document Review: Reviews construction drawings to identify optimal and innovative solutions, potential scope gaps, overages and VE opportunities. Advanced understanding of MEP specifications.
• Estimating and Schedule: Assists project team with MEP estimating at various design stages, reviews preconstruction and trade partner estimates and provides input related to engineering trades. Assist with tracking system of MEP long lead time items.
• Trade Partner Coordination: Understands trade partners strengths and who to recommend for specific project types and assists preconstruction team with trade partner selection.
• Bidding and Buyout: Reviews MEP scope of work documents. Assists preconstruction managers with MEP bid evaluations and provides analysis and makes recommendations. Directs teams and clients on available rebates and incentives.
• Construction: Attends MEP trade and/or consultant coordination meetings regularly. Attends Preconstruction meeting for assigned business unit. Reviews specific MEP submittals on select projects and provide feedback to operations team. Attends site reviews regularly for assigned projects.
• Risk Management: Assists project team with troubleshooting in construction process as needed. Assists project team with development plans for high risk trade partners.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architectural, Structural, Civil or Construction Engineering or Bachelor's degree in Construction Science or Management or equivalent.
• 5+ years experience as design engineer/consultant or trade partner preconstruction, management, or operations.
• Knowledge of MEP and construction terminology and construction procedures.
• Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• High-level of time management and prioritization.
• Able to build new and retain relationships with trade partners and consultants by attending industry events.
• Able to work with a variety of internal and external clients.

Working Conditions

The position requires work in an office environment.