What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEP Project Manager position at AMA Group?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Title : MEP Project Manager
Level : 2 to 3 years of Project Manager and 5 to 7 years of Construction experience
Location : Tri-State area with possible travel to Washington DC or Florida
Position Overview :
Our New York City / New Jersey offices are looking for a Project Manager with prior MEP Project Management experience; familiar with both Union and Non-Union projects to join our AMA Design Build team to broaden our Project Management Department to support our growing list of clients such as NBC Universal, Disney, NBC Sports and A E Networks. This role reports to a Senior Managing Principal.
AMA Design Build specializes in MEP and critical infrastructure centric projects such as Data Centers, Base Building Electrical & Mechanical Upgrades, Electrical Utility Services, Solar Projects, Broadcast Studios and some Interior Alteration projects. Projects span multiple States including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Washington DC, Florida, and California so some out of state travel may be required.
The position requires the individual to be the lead person communicating with the client representative (s) and represent AMA to ensure the highest levels of project execution are met.
Who We Are? AMA Design Build (AMADB) is a full-service construction management company established in 2004, emanating from its parent company, AMA Group, an industry leader in the design of MEP / FP building systems for media, broadcast and production facilities, including sound stage campuses, having a portfolio of over 1,000 such completed projects, as well as a diverse array of corporate, financial, education and residential clients. AMA Group employs 250 dedicated and talented professionals; founded in 2000 in New York City, we’ve grown to provide a comprehensive suite of services across national offices in New York, New Jersey, California, Florida, and Texas.
In 2024 AMA Group was acquired by Legence a Blackstone portfolio company (https : / / www.wearelegence.com / ) a 5,000 people multi-faceted design and constriction entity which now gives us an increased national reach to other markets and sectors to help continue our growth; the acquisition teams AMA Group with CMTA (https : / / www.cmta.com / ) who are a 1,500 person MEP design firm with 50 offices across the United States.
Role Responsibilities :
As a MEP Project Manager for AMA Design Build you will be responsible for implementing and / or improving our companywide Project Management processes. You will be responsible for :
- 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 companies Safety Manual.
- Attend internal project kick off meetings with Estimators to ensure a clean transition from Estimating to Project Management; meeting agenda will include review of awarded subcontractor scopes of work, client allowances, proposal notes and clarifications, client contract stipulations, etc
- On newer projects work with the Project Superintendent to generator the following :
i. Submittal list (in Procore).
ii. Project Directory (in Procore).
iii. Project schedule and logistics plans.
iv. Request for Information (RFI) log.
v. Permit and 3rd party inspection list.
vi. Site specific safety documents.
Requirements :
Minimum Required Education : Bachelors degree in Estimating, Engineering or Construction Management.
Experience :
Specific Skills :
The Employee Experience
At AMA, people are at the heart of everything we are and what we do. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture where all our employees flourish, individually as a team; with employee experience at our focal point, we are dedicated to ensuring employees’ development, wellness, and overall experiences are satisfying and rewarding. We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package to our team members and provide an open, honest, and fun work environment. We were voted 2025 Best Engineering Companies to Work for in United States.
Benefits :
Actual base salary may vary based upon, but is not limited to, relevant experience, time in the role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).
To all recruitment agencies : AMA Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of AMA Group without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of AMA Group. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Our company is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [” protected characteristics’] including, but not limited to race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, state, including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, the age for individuals over forty years of age, sexual orientation, the military and veteran status of any person, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $110,000 - $135,000
