MEP Manager

Gilbane Building Company•Orlando, FL

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Gilbane is seeking an MEP Manager to define the MEP execution process, oversee MEP staff, and work on a single, large construction project. The role may serve as project manager on projects that are predominantly MEP. It is primarily based at the job site, with occasional travel to the office for training and meetings. The MEP Manager protects and promotes the interests of Gilbane and the client, communicates regularly with the owner or representative, and leads direct reports through coaching, training, workload management, and performance guidance. The role collaborates with business development to connect project performance and client deliverables with sales strategies, and helps strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships. Gilbane describes itself as a family-owned Top-10 ENR Contractor with 45 offices, operating since 1870. The company offers training through Gilbane University and an experienced team, and emphasizes a diverse, inclusive workplace and its core values: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. Qualified applicants offered the position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
10–15 years of related field experience.
OSHA 30-hour certification.
Strong scheduling skills and proficiency in scheduling software.
Strong risk management skills.
Ability to manage the quality assurance process for all MEP work.
Ability to create a safety-first environment in which tradespeople work with an incident- and injury-free attitude.

Responsibilities

Approve all MEP and commissioning schedules.
Assist with preparation of the GMP.
Supervise MEP subcontracting strategies and originate scopes of work for MEP bid packages and equipment.
Negotiate pricing and change orders with contractors and equipment manufacturers.
Perform MEP constructability (IDC+) and contract document coordination reviews.
Provide guidance on and approve MEP contractors’ schedules of values.
Define the best approach for MEP buyout.
Ensure timely and proper execution of the MEP coordination process (BIM).
Create a project-specific MEP quality plan and verify its execution.
Perform site inspections for MEP compliance with contract documents and manage the third-party inspection process.
Establish and implement controls to identify and correct negative trends affecting the commissioning program.
Communicate regularly with the owner or owner’s representative to understand expectations and ensure customer satisfaction.
Train direct reports on processes, procedures, and daily task completion.
Manage direct reports’ workload and performance in alignment with company standards.
Foster a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members.
Help communicate company and department strategy to direct reports.
Collaborate with business development to integrate project performance metrics, pursuits, and client deliverables with sales strategies.
Participate in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships and position Gilbane as the “Builder of Choice.”