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.
• Maintains a cooperative and productive work environment, encouraging teamwork and communication among all Project stakeholders.
• Supports Project Teams in MEP Problem Solving and Decision Making.
• Develops and Maintains Strategic Partnerships.
• PARTICIPATES IN 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.
• COORDINATES 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 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 provides 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 meticulous adherence to Gray’s standard operating procedures, ensuring every change order aligns with Project specifications and commercial agreements.
• Support Project teams in the red file process, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and adherence to Project budgets.
• RISK MANAGEMENT
• Ensure a comprehensive understanding of 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.
• Regularly assess the effectiveness of the current risk management strategies.
• Collaborate with the Project Management Team to refine and adapt the plan as needed.
• Provide diligent MEP oversight by being proactive to identify potential Project challenges early on.
• Assist Project teams in the development of targeted corrective measures for effective risk mitigation.
• 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
• Ensure that the Project team members support and abide by Gray’s vision, core values, and mission statement.
• Mentor and train Project Management Team Members as it relates to MEP disciplines.

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.
• Knowledgeable in legal aspects and implications of contractual language.
• Proven record in increasing project profitability from the initial project profit margin on multiple projects.
• Thorough knowledge of costs and fees associated with the variety of engineering and design disciplines and services Gray offers.
• Subject matter expert of the MEP disciplines.
• Knowledgeable of the impact caused by multiple changes and challenges.
• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or university and a minimum of ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of ten years of experience managing MEP disciplines of design/build projects or hard bid projects as required for the market this position serves.
• Minimum of ten years of experience in all contracting methods such as lump sum, GMP, cost plus construction management, and fee-based construction.
• Proven ability to increase project profitability from the initial project profit margin on multiple projects.
• Thorough knowledge of costs and fees associated with the variety of engineering and design disciplines and services Gray offers.
• Thorough knowledge of the impact caused by multiple changes and challenges.