MEP Project Manager

Project Manager – MEP

Somerset NJ - Hybrid 3 days a week onsite

1 year contract with potential to convert to permanent

Max pay rate: $59.87/hr w2 benefits

Reports To: EDC Engineering

Role Overview:

• Acting as the Owner's representative, manage all MEP-related activities associated with the general construction and/or interior improvements plus miscellaneous capital projects while adhering to the project schedule, budget, lender and/or ownership (partner) requirements.
• Will interface with the EDC engineering and operations teams.

Responsibilities:

• Support the project's lead Construction Manager and the project(s) as a whole for MEP-related items.
• All items listed below pertain particularly to a focus on the design, construction, and operations of MEP-related items. MEP-related items include particular emphasis on disciplines such as Fire Suppression, Mechanical / HVAC Systems, Plumbing, Electrical, Lighting, Low-Voltage (Audio/Visual, Information / Technology, Electronic Safety and Security), Building Management System / Mechanical Controls, and Commissioning.
• Coordinate and facilitate general construction activities.
• Assist in preparation of project budget and capital improvement project projections.
• Interface with the 3rd party engineering firm and assist in drawing and specification preparation as well as review pricing and consultant/construction contracts.
• Provide management of building equipment testing, startup, final Commissioning, and acceptance turnover.
• Interface with the Operations / Building Engineering group to ensure a smooth transition from construction into operations and to work with Operations / Building Engineering to address major MEP system related issues.
• Negotiating, coordinating, and directing the work of Owner-direct MEP-related subcontractors / vendors.
• Monitor and review contractors' work as it relates to budget, schedule and owner's program.
• Ability to review and understand contractors' critical path schedules as related to MEP-related activities and their effort on the overall schedule.
• Interface / management related to jurisdictional authorities, testing agencies, and permitting / inspections.
• Prepare construction updates for the development group and/or ownership.
• Prepare and monitor cost estimates, budget updates, change order reports.
• Review working drawings and ensure the various disciplines are properly coordinated.
• Administer and/or support change order procedures and contractor progress payments.
• Maintain and monitor the progress of punch lists.
• Control project documentation and historical data regarding construction.
• Assist EDC in space planning, budget preparation, material selection, cost estimating, construction contracts, cost monitoring and organize into related spreadsheets as required.
• Encourage a safe working environment and reviews all required OSHA and Worker's Compensation safety and accident reports with the General Contractor.

Experience:

• Five years in a MEP-focused role for a general contractor, designer construction-administration role, or MEP-focused construction related experience - with two of the years being in a management role.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in construction science, engineering or related field.
• LEED NC certification or other helpful but not required.
• Professional Engineering License is helpful but not required.

Skills/Certifications:

• Demonstrate understanding and successful application of general construction terminology and processes.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks and/or multiple projects effectively, thus balancing competing priorities while maintaining timely responsiveness.
• High degree of organizational skills and self-motivated, independent problem-solving ability.
• Respect for details and the ability to execute at a high level with significant independence.
• Consistently meet deadlines, which may require additional hours beyond a standard workday.
• Identify risks early and present well thought out solutions or corrective action plans.
• Read and interpret construction related manuals, research/instructional reports, safety rules, and methods and procedures in mechanical drawing and layout work.
• Read and interpret detailed construction drawings and specifications and communicate findings with team.
• Negotiate and interpret the intent of contract documents and mediate disputes as needed.
• Analyze and interpret various types of data in order to draw conclusions and solve problems.
• Interact with employees, visitors and contractors with poise and diplomacy.
• Compose business letters, expositions, summaries, and reports, using proper format, punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.
• Speak before an audience with confidence, using appropriate communication skills/style.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working atmosphere among staff and contractors.
• Exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and/or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions.
• Perform numerical and financial calculations including calculating surfaces, volumes, weights and measures .
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office software and utilizing Microsoft Project to produce a project-based and multi project plan.
• Communicate the multi project plan to the operations team for coordination with scheduled PM activities.
• Experience with the financial industry and data center environment is a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Work indoors approximately 85% of the time and outdoors 15% of the time.
• Ability to climb up and down stairs, ride temporary construction hoists, access restrictive openings and perform punch lists and emergency procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs.

Pay Range: $55- $59.87/hr w2 benefits

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.