Assistant MEP Manager

Adolfson & Peterson Construction•Alexandria, VA
•$89,600 - $143,000•Onsite

About The Position

Adolfson & Peterson Construction is seeking an experienced Assistant MEP Manager for a large data center project near Alexandria, LA. This role involves coordinating and directing Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Technology systems from design coordination through project completion and close-out. The projects typically involve scopes under $50 million for a single system within a larger, complex project. Travelers are offered per diem, trips, and additional incentives.

Requirements

  • History of progressively more complex and in-depth experience with proven results in MEP.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field.
  • 3+ years of MEP and commercial construction experience.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam Revu, document management software such as Procore, and Navisworks.
  • Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
  • Strong analytical and logic skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of precision on detailed work.
  • Developed communication skills (written, oral, and listening) to effectively communicate with diverse audiences.
  • Ability to efficiently manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously under time constraints.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build successful and lasting relationships.

Nice To Haves

  • LEED certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Support IIF (Incident and Injury Free) efforts to promote a safe and caring workplace culture.
  • Consistently communicate and reinforce IIF workplace principles.
  • Ensure adherence to processes and procedures that support an IIF culture.
  • Comply with all company safety requirements and policies.
  • Provide project direction to ensure timely and quality results.
  • Act as a trusted partner with clients, agencies, subcontractors, and design teams, advocating for the project's best interests.
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology work, including supervision of design and progress.
  • Coordinate the project with local, city, state, and county codes and officials.
  • Ensure quality inspections, audits, and testing are conducted with integrity, scheduled appropriately, and with proper resources.
  • Provide technical guidance to Superintendents and Project Managers.
  • Prepare accurate quantity surveys and conduct MEP price checks.
  • Review project plans for constructability and cost feasibility.
  • Assist with project risk assessments and identify potential service outages/interruptions.
  • Read and comprehend drawings and specifications, anticipating potential issues.
  • Collaborate with Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) and project teams to resolve MEP issues.
  • Assist with the review of RFIs, Submittals, and Change Order Requests as requested.
  • Build and facilitate collaborative team processes among project participants.
  • Participate in meetings with project partners to ensure project goals are reflected in pricing with complete and coordinated MEP systems.
  • Foster subcontractor interest in projects for budgeting support and proposal coverage.
  • Help develop RFP language and work with MEP subcontractors to ensure proposals are complete and comparable for selection.
  • Work closely with the client/owner and project team to ensure MEP systems are installed and perform as expected.
  • Coordinate overlapping scopes of work between MEP trade partners with the project and preconstruction team.
  • Coordinate with the commissioning agent and MEP trade partners to establish start-up and commissioning schedules.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Bonus
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