MEP Unit Manager - Data Center Market

Responsibilities

• Supports the strategic design development for the MEP disciplines during Pre-Construction, Pre-Construction Administration, and Design Development Phases of the Project lifecycle.
• Concurrently responsible for the tactical Project execution of the MEP divisions to ensure successful Financial Performance, Risk Management, Relationship Management, Team Member Development, and fostering effective collaboration.
• TACTICAL PROJECT TEAM SUPPORT
• Works with the Project Management Teams to Understand the Customer and Their Needs
• Engages closely with Project Management Teams to gain a deep understanding of the customer's specific requirements and objectives for the Project.
• Translates MEP Strategy into Actionable Plans for Project Teams
• Takes strategic MEP directions from the MEP Unit Leader and converts them into executable plans for the Project Teams.
• Ensures Effective Communication of MEP Aspects Within Projects
• Acts as a key communicator for MEP-related information within the project.
• Assists in Customizing MEP Solutions to Project Requirements
• Supports the MEP Group Leader by working with the design and engineering teams to tailor MEP solutions specifically for each Project.
• Provides Tactical Oversight of MEP Implementation During Project Execution
• Oversees the day-to-day implementation of MEP strategies during a Project’s execution.
• Facilitates Collaboration Between MEP and Other Project Disciplines
• Encourages and facilitates effective collaboration between the MEP subcontractors and other project disciplines.
• Serves as a key MEP representative to coordinate with Gray AE and/or consultants to ensure that MEP considerations are integrated seamlessly into the overall Project design and execution.
• Supports Project Teams in MEP Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Provides guidance and support to Project stakeholders in making informed decisions regarding MEP-related challenges.
• Develops and Maintains Strategic Partnerships
• Cultivates relationships with industry partners, suppliers, and subcontractors for improved service quality and Project outcomes.
• PRE-CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ADMINISTRATION
• Supports the MEP Unit Leader as a secondary and/or leads as the central point-of-contact in managing the comprehensive pre-construction MEP strategy to execute - small, medium, and large (up to $200MM +) – Projects within the Market.
• Actively collects owner information and liaises with the Gray’s internal departments, design, and/or discrete services.
• This collaboration ensures the delivery of a detailed MEP package to Project teams, ensuring best in class pricing development, clear scope definition, and advanced illustrations to effectively communicate the design approach.
• Attends meetings with the customer to present and explain the MEP approach for the Project, ensuring clarity and alignment with the customer’s vision and requirements.
• DESIGN DEVELOPMENT LIASON
• Coordinates the design activities of MEP consultants and sub-contractors.
• This is to ensure a seamless integration and comprehensive understanding of how MEP disciplines interact with other disciplines on the Project, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of the Project Management Team.
• Accountable to conduct detailed reviews of design documents to confirm that the developed design adheres to the specifications, and scope-of-work committed to the customer.
• Supports the MEP Group Leader to identify potential opportunities for the sourcing and procurement of specific equipment to provide better value to the customer and Project Management Teams.
• FINANCIAL SUCCESS
• Communicates with the Project Executive and/or Project Management Team to provide regular updates on MEP discipline progress and providing status updates to the MEP Group Leader.
• Operate within budgetary limitations and requirements.
• Participate with the Project Management Team in the monitoring and purchasing of all required materials, subcontracts, equipment, and services for the Project(s) served.
• Engage in detailed reviews of change orders before they are issued to subcontractors and customers.
• Ensure accurate and consistent communication with Project Management Teams during the review process.
• Support the Project Management Team in the red file process, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and adherence to Project budgets.
• RISK MANAGEMENT
• Understand all commercial terms and conditions within owner contracts and subcontracts among all involved parties.
• Leverage this knowledge to provide valuable support by clearly articulating the impacts of decisions to the Project Executive and/or Project Management Team.
• Develop a comprehensive Project risk management plan as it relates to the MEP disciplines.
• Audit the effectiveness of the current risk management strategies.
• Collaborate with the Project Management Team to refine and adapt the plan as needed.
• Identify and address potential Project challenges proactively.
• Communicate a clear and effective approach to problem-solving.
• RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
• Serve as the primary point-of-contract for Project Management Teams as it relates to MEP disciplines.
• Collaborates with the MEP Unit Leader to assist in development of the Project’s communication and relationship management plan and executes such plan for the MEP disciplines.
• Extend consideration, courtesy, and respect to Project staff, subcontractors, suppliers, and customers.
• Serve as the primary liaison for MEP disciplines, facilitating seamless communication and coordination between customers and the Project Management Team, including Gray AE, consultants, and various Gray departments.
• Facilitate smooth workflow continuity during Project team member transitions, as required.
• TEAM MEMBER DEVELOPMENT
• Mentor and train Project Management Team Members as it relates to MEP disciplines.
• Ensure that the Project team members support and abide by Gray’s vision, core values, and mission statement.
• Maintain Project team cohesiveness and develop action plans to correct issues associated with MEP resources.
• COLLABORATION
• Maintain regular communication with the MEP Unit Leader, Project Executives, and fellow MEP Unit Managers.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams across Gray’s discrete service offerings.
• Maintain a cooperative and productive work environment, encouraging teamwork and communication among all Project stakeholders.
• ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY
• Advise Project Management Teams and MEP Unit Leader on the execution of Subcontract agreements, early payment releases to subs and vendors, and advise on the execution of Subcontractor change orders.

Qualifications

• Possesses extensive expertise and a demonstrated history of success as an MEP leader, skillfully managing numerous projects, including large-scale and complex MEP initiatives.
• Key to the overall project success, including planning, design, and execution.
• Extensive experience managing MEP disciplines of design/build projects or hard bid projects as required for the market this position serves.
• Experience in all contracting methods such as lump sum, GMP, cost plus construction management, and fee-based construction.
• Thorough knowledge of legal aspects and implications of contractual language.
• Proven record in increasing project profitability from the initial project profit margin on multiple projects.
• Knowledgeable in technical aspects of engineering and design disciplines to represent Gray as the "primary point of contact" throughout a Project(s) development and execution with customers.
• Thorough knowledge of costs and fees associated with the variety of engineering and design disciplines and services Gray offers and exemplify proficiency as "subject matter expert" of the MEP disciplines.
• Thorough knowledge of the impact caused by multiple changes and disruptions in the project.