MEP Manager

Overview

Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking an MEP Manager to define the MEP execution process, oversees all MEP staff and work on construction projects. The MEP Manager may be the Project Manager on projects that are predominantly MEP. This role will sit primarily on the job site, with occasional travel to the office for trainings, meetings, etc. 

Who are we?  

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who are you? 

You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.  

Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. 

What’s in it for you?   

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader. 

Responsibilities

• Perform system (MEP, Fire Alarm, Low Voltage, Sprinkler, Food Service, Elevator) constructability (IDC ), Value Engineering, and coordination review of contract documents
• Create a project specific system quality plan and verify its proper execution
• Define best approach for system buyout
• Assist with the preparation of the GMP
• Supervise system subcontracting strategies and originate scopes or work for system bid packages and equipment
• Provide guidance and approve the system contractors schedule of values
• Develop and/or approve all system commissioning schedules
• Ensure timely and proper execution of the MEP coordination process (BIM)
• Review and confirm pricing and change order accuracy with contractors and equipment manufacturers prior to submission or acceptance
• Perform site inspections for system compliance with contract documents
• Coordinate with non-MEP subcontractors to ensure accurate installation sequencing
• Oversee the full commissioning process, from early engagement during the design process through final acceptacnce, which includes establishment and implementation of controls to identify and correct negative trends
• Effectively coordinate between owner, engineers, consultants, end-users, and subcontractors toward a common goal
• Communidate with owner's representative on a regular basis to understand expectations and ensure customer satisfaction

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

•  BS OR MS degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, architectural engineering, or construction management
•  10 years in a supervisory role of MEP trades on 50-100 million construction projects
•  Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to manage a large and complex project that is predominately MEP
• Ability to manage and mentor less experienced staff members
• Ability to manage mutliple projects at the same time
• Strong time management skills, ability to understand immediate needs versus projected needs
• Strong leadership and public-speaking skills
• Strong scheduling skills and proficiency in P6, Excel, and Bluebeam
• Demonstrate strong risk management skills
• Must be able to create an environment where “safety first” is the culture and all trades people work with an incident and injury free attitude
• OSHA 30 hour certified

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.    For Baltimore, MD this ranges from $128,700.00 - $177,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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