MEP Manager - Mechanical

Gilbane Building Company•Rochester, MN

4d•$150,000 - $183,000•Onsite

About The Position

Gilbane is seeking a highly technical and strong communicator to serve as an MEP Manager, initially for a $5B healthcare project. This role requires 100% onsite presence and relocation assistance is offered. Gilbane, a family-owned business with a long history and numerous offices, is a Top-10 ENR Contractor committed to safety and on-time project delivery. The company values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from candidates whose experience may not perfectly align with every qualification. The ideal candidate is a coach and leader with an inclusive and empathetic mindset, skilled in providing feedback, determining priorities, delegating work, and communicating progress. They establish measures for impact, quality, and timeliness, fostering high-performing teams through motivation and discipline. Strategic thinking is essential, leveraging business insights and understanding industry trends to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. Core values should align with Gilbane's: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
10-15 years related field experience
OSHA 30 hour certified
Strong scheduling skills with proficiency in scheduling software
Strong risk management skills
Ability to manage the quality assurance process for all MEP work
Ability to create an environment where “safety first” is the culture and all trades people work with an incident and injury free attitude
Equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Approves all MEP and Commissioning schedules
Assists with the preparation of the GMP
Supervises MEP subcontracting strategies and originates Scopes of Work for MEP bid packages and equipment
Negotiates pricing and change orders with contractors and equipment manufacturers
Performs MEP constructability (IDC+) and coordination reviews of contract documents
Provides guidance and approves the MEP Contractors schedule of values
Defines best approach for MEP buyout
Ensures timely and proper execution of the MEP Coordination Process (BIM)
Creates a project specific MEP quality plan and verifies its proper execution
Performs site inspections for MEP compliance with contract documents and manages third party inspection process
Establishes and implements controls to identify and correct negative trends affecting the commissioning program
Communicates with the owner/owner’s representative on a regular basis to understand expectations and ensure customer satisfaction
Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks
Manages the workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards
Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports
Collaborates closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies including performance metrics on your assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables. Actively participates in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that position Gilbane as the “Builder of Choice”