MEP Construction Project Manager

Legence • Madison, NJ

1d • $130,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

CMTA (formerly AMA Group), a Legence company, is a fast-growing engineering firm specializing in sustainable, high-performance building systems and complex MEP/FP delivery. We are seeking an experienced MEP Construction Project Manager for our New York City and New Jersey offices. This role is crucial for expanding our Project Management Department to support a growing client list, including NBC Universal, Disney, NBC Sports, and A+E Networks. The position reports to a Senior Managing Principal. CMTA specializes in MEP and critical infrastructure projects such as data centers, base building electrical and mechanical upgrades, electrical utility services, solar projects, broadcast studios, and various interior alteration projects. Projects span multiple states, requiring potential out-of-state travel. The successful candidate will be the primary client contact, ensuring the highest levels of project execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Estimating, Engineering or Construction Management
• 5-7 years of Construction experience
• 2-3 years of MEP Project Manager experience
• Proficient in Procore
• Working knowledge of MS Project and MS Project Suite
• Experience working on cross functional teams within different offices
• Proven ability to work in a deadline driven environment
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently while managing multiple projects
• Current work authorization in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead managing 4-5 projects in various sizes with varied scopes of work
• Review and understand all ongoing projects, drawings, and specifications books
• Review and understand company-wide site safety policies, including a working knowledge of the company's Safety Manual
• Attend internal project kick off meetings with Estimators to ensure a clean transition from Estimating to Project Management; meeting agenda will include review of awarded subcontractor scopes of work, client allowances, proposal notes and clarifications, client contract stipulations, etc
• On newer projects, work with the Project Superintendent to generate the following: Submittal list (in Procore), Project Directory (in Procore), Project schedule and logistics plans, Request for Information (RFI) log, Permit and 3rd party inspection list, Site specific safety documents
• Review specifications and submittals for any pre-purchased Mechanical and Electrical equipment prior to them being released into fabrication
• Take the lead with weekly client meetings, including creating an agenda for the first meeting and preparing meeting minutes (in Procore) for subsequent meetings with the assistance of the Project Superintendent
• At the onset of the project, establish weekly subcontractor project meetings and work with the project's Superintendent to create an agenda and document the meetings with meeting minutes
• Perform internal site safety audits on an as needed basis to ensure all company policies are being followed, including posting all required/helpful OSHA Safety signage, collecting site specific safety orientations, records of safety training, and weekly subcontractor toolbox talks
• Coordinate project Laborers' daily schedules with Construction Superintendents and oversee entry of all Laborer hours to complete weekly payroll
• Be a part of the pre-construction team working with the design team, including AMA’s in-house engineering team and clients to develop the project scope, schedules, logistics, etc.
• Provide General Requirements and Conditions information to the Estimating Department on potential projects to establish costs related to supervision, site cleanup, trash removal, etc.
• Expand the company's existing Union and Non-Union subcontractor bid lists
• Create Methods of Procedure (MOP’s) for any critical shutdowns or switchovers associated with the project; MOP will include tasks to be completed prior to commencement of the scope, a timeline for the work involved, and a detailed description of the steps needed to complete the task
• Take the lead in managing project change orders including working with the Project Superintendent to collect costs from Sub-Contractors, creating Change Orders using Procore, reviewing Change Orders with the Project Executive, issuing Change Orders to the Client, and following up on the status of approvals
• Liaise with the accounting department to ensure all costs associated with Client and Sub-Contractor change orders are entered into Sage accounting software
• Attend monthly meeting with accounting to review the progress of your assigned projects to ensure projects are remaining on budget
• Provide input into Client and Subcontractor monthly accounts receivable and payable to ensure amounts being reflected represent the current status of the project
• Address any subcontractor scope disputes during the course of construction
• Oversee project close outs inclusive of coordinating the completion of design professionals' punch lists and permits/3rd party inspections

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Health & Welfare Benefits (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible non-accrual vacation
• Company holidays per policy
• Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level