Project Manager, Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP)

Position Overview

The Project Manager MEP has expertise in mechanical, electrical and/or plumbing systems and provides leadership in this technical discipline in the execution of the Olympic Authority’s vertical and horizontal construction projects to meet the needs, budget, and schedule. This position reports to the Sr. Project Manager of Building and Sr. Project Manager of Site Design.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Project Manager MEP performs duties similar to a Project Manager, including oversight of large and/or complex construction, renovation, or rehabilitation projects, coordinating and directing capital construction programs through the planning, design, and construction stages serving as the central point of engagement between various venue, executive and partner stakeholders.

Regular duties include, but are not limited to:

• Advise, consult, and provide oversight on:
• Direction of large multiple electrical systems, and evaluate electrical systems design, construction and operation.
• Rehabilitation of existing electrical equipment.
• Construction and reconstruction of mechanical elements in buildings or site infrastructure.
• Review of plans, specifications, and estimates for mechanical systems and their installations.
• Lead construction, reconstruction, and retro commissioning projects involving operating systems for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning.
• Evaluate and recommend high-efficiency cold-climate electrification solutions in alignment with Executive Order 22 compliance.
• Develop a detailed schedule and plan for each project.
• Meet with Olympic Authority Venue to define project and program requirements and discusses construction alternatives that may be more cost or service effective.
• Obtain and review funding approvals for projects.
• Review and make recommendations regarding site selection, project scope, and cost estimates.
• Determine the technical services needed from consultant specialist for each project, such as electrical, design, preparation of architectural specifications, cost estimates, consultant services for design, and technical review, and prepare a statement of assignments for all participants through completion of the project.
• Monitor and review projects until they are completed to assure they are being designed and constructed within approved cost.
• Ensure all building, health, and safety standards are being met.
• Prepare reports for management and Olympic Authority Venues on the status of projects and problems noted.
• Monitor consultant staff assigned to projects to assure that work is progressing per schedule and project plans and resolve problems.
• Serve as contact person and liaison between the Olympic Authority Venue and project participants by providing information, identifying and resolving problems, and obtaining approvals for funding, construction, design approval, payments, work acceptance, and change orders.
• Consult with Olympic Authority staff in developing and executing contracts and agreements for projects.

Skills and Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in construction management, MEP engineering, engineering technology – practical experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis
• Three years of experience in multi-trade building construction projects, which must have included two years of managing multiple building construction projects.
• Experience managing multi-trade building construction projects shall include responsibility for three or more of the following areas: construction planning, coordination of multiple trades, cost estimating, project scheduling, material purchasing, resource management (including labor, material, and equipment scheduling), and construction document reading and interpretation (e.g. plans and specifications).
• Working experience with electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Proven organizational skills, ability to positively navigate unforeseen project challenges
• Strong decision making and conflict resolution skills with a focus on timelines, resources, and budgets

Salary Range and Benefits:

The salary range for the position is $67,735 and a maximum salary of $97,539 per year. The hiring range for this specific position is $70,000 - $77,000 per year. The final offer will be within the hiring range and will be dependent on qualifications and experience.

The Olympic Authority offers an excellent benefits package that includes paid leave (paid parental, sick, vacation, and personal time); paid holidays; health, dental, and vision insurances; long term disability and supplemental life insurance at preferred rates; participation in the NYS and Local Retirement Systems; and optional participation in NYS Deferred Compensation.

Interested Candidates should email a letter of interest and resume with the subject heading,

“Project Manager MEP” to:

EPaul@orda.org

Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the completion of a successful background check in accordance with the Olympic Authority’s Background Check Policy:

https://orda.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/03/Background-Check-Policy.Revised.12.7.22.pdf
Background checks will be conducted by a Third-Party Administrator of the Olympic Authority’s choosing in compliance with the requirements of the New York State Fair Credit Reporting Act (General Business Law § 380) and the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. § 1681).

The Olympic Authority is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity is permitted to ask or to mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide either their current compensation or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If any such information has been requested before the appropriate time, you may contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $77,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $77,000