Assistant MEP Manager

Adolfson & Peterson•Alexandria, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Adolfson & Peterson Construction is seeking an experienced Assistant MEP Manager to oversee Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Technology systems for a large data center project near Alexandria, LA. This role involves managing MEP components from design coordination through project completion and close-out, with project scopes typically under $50 million for a single system on a complex project. Travelers will receive per diem, trips, and additional incentives.

Requirements

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.
History of progressively more complex and in-depth experience with proven results in MEP.

Nice To Haves

LEED certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Support IIF (Incident and Injury Free) efforts to foster a culture of care and safety.
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 direction to ensure timely and quality project results.
Act as a trusted partner with clients, agencies, subcontractors, and design teams.
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 timely, and with proper resources.
Provide technical guidance to Superintendents and Project Managers.
Prepare accurate quantity surveys and create 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 items not clearly depicted.
Collaborate with VDC and project teams to resolve MEP issues.
Assist with review of RFIs, Submittals, and Change Order Requests.
Build and facilitate collaborative team processes among project participants.
Participate in meetings to ensure project goals are reflected in coordinated MEP systems.
Foster subcontractor interest in projects for budgeting and proposal coverage.
Help develop RFP language and work with MEP subcontractors to ensure proposals are complete and comparable.
Work closely with client/owner and project team to ensure MEP systems are installed and perform as expected.
Coordinate overlapping scopes of work between MEP trade partners.
Coordinate with commissioning agent and MEP trade partners to establish start-up and commissioning schedule.
Perform other duties as assigned.