MEP Assistant Project Manager - Data Centers

Suffolk Construction•Cedar Rapids, IA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mission Critical Center of Excellence manages billions of dollars in projects annually, specializing in data center and mission-critical construction for leading technology and telecommunications clients across the United States. Focused on fast-paced, MEP-intensive projects, the group is recognized for delivering complex solutions while offering significant opportunities for career advancement within the thriving mission-critical construction industry. The MEP Assistant Project Manager works with the MEP Project Manager in running the day-to-day project management operations on the job.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in applicable discipline
2+ years of related experience or completion of Suffolk’s Career Start Program as a Project Engineer or Project Engineer with another firm
The ability to manage and embrace change. Respond and adapt to new processes and new ways of looking at old problems
Computer Literate
Good communication skills
Accurate with an attention to detail
Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring

Responsibilities

Log-in and track Contracts & Purchase Orders
Use experience and judgment to price, approve and/or reject Project Change Orders, Submittals, and respond to Requests for Information
Log-in, track and review shop drawings and submittals and respond to Requests for Information
Request Insurance Certificates from subcontractors to review for compliance with the Company’s insurance requirements
Create and update Vendor and Subcontractor Contact Log
Price and create Proposed Change Orders
Submit, track response and issue Requests for Information
Responsible for managing the building permit process and resolving any issues related thereto
Plan revision submissions to municipality
Work with Company Attorneys on contracts, Insurance Certificates, Insurance discrepancies & Contract modifications
Act as a liaison with subcontractors to resolve any disputes, questions, or issues related to subcontractor’s work and progress.
Assist with Project Schedule Narratives
Take Weekly Video and distribute to General Manager
Create Weekly Meeting Minutes – Owner’s and Subcontractors meetings
Set up coordination meetings with Subcontractors
Distribute revised drawings to Subcontractors
Using best judgment, write up descriptions for Purchase Orders and Subcontract Requests
Responsible for obtaining and tracking Subcontractor warranty certificates
Responsible for creating close-out manuals
Conducts training for OSHA 10 or 30 Hour, HAZWOPER, and other Safety related topics