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.
  • Translates MEP Strategy into Actionable Plans for Project Teams.
  • Ensures Effective Communication of MEP Aspects Within Projects.
  • 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.
  • Facilitates Collaboration Between MEP and Other Project Disciplines.
  • Serves as a key communicator for MEP-related information within the project.
  • Supports Project Teams in MEP Problem Solving and Decision Making.
  • Develops and Maintains Strategic Partnerships.
• 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
• DESIGN DEVELOPMENT LIASON:
  • Coordinates the design activities of MEP consultants and sub-contractors.
  • Conducts 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 provides status updates to the MEP Group Leader.
  • Operates within budgetary limitations and requirements.
  • Engages in detailed reviews of change orders before they are issued to subcontractors and customers.
  • Supports Project Management Teams in the red file process, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and adherence to Project budgets.
• RISK MANAGEMENT:
  • Understands all commercial terms and conditions within owner contracts and subcontracts among all involved parties.
  • Leverages this knowledge to provide valuable support by clearly articulating the impacts of decisions to the Project Executive and/or Project Management Team.
  • Develops and implements a comprehensive Project risk management plan as it relates to the MEP disciplines.
  • Affirmative assessment of the effectiveness of the current risk management strategies.
  • Collaborates with the Project Management Team to refine and adapt the plan as needed.
• RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:
  • Serves 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.
  • Extends consideration, courtesy, and respect to Project staff, subcontractors, suppliers, and customers.
  • Serves 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.
• TEAM MEMBER DEVELOPMENT:
  • Mentors and trains Project Management Team Members as it relates to MEP disciplines.
  • Maintains Project team cohesiveness and develops action plans to correct issues associated with MEP resources.
• COLLABORATION:
  • Maintains regular communication with the MEP Unit Leader, Project Executives, and fellow MEP Unit Managers.
  • Coordinates with cross-functional teams across Gray’s discrete service offerings.
  • Maintains 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.
• Exhibits exceptional leadership and project management skills.
• 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.
• Experience in all contracting methods such as lump sum, GMP, cost plus construction management, and fee-based construction.
• Thoroughly knowledgeable of costs and fees associated with the variety of engineering and design disciplines and services Gray offers and exemplifies proficiency as "subject matter expert" of the MEP disciplines.
• Thoroughly knowledgeable of the impact caused by multiple changes in the project.