MEP Manager

Cumming Group•Chicago, IL

1d•$127,300 - $178,233•Onsite

About The Position

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

Requirements

Manage and monitor team members' activity in alignment with organizational goals.
Delegate providing clear instructions and ongoing feedback.
Monitor metrics and course correct as necessary while holding self and others accountable.
Provide feedback to senior leaders and clearly communicate organizational direction to team members.
Build relationships with key internal resources (peers, direct reports, & senior leaders).
Create development opportunities and plan for direct reports and teams; provide ongoing feedback.
Exercise creativity and resourcefulness in independently managing the project effectively in a compressed timeframe.
Ability to distinguish between cause and effect of problems.
Actively listen and communicate effectively, clearly, unambiguously, and completely in both written and oral formats.

Nice To Haves

BS in Construction Management, Engineering, QS, Architecture, or related field
8+ years of experience in Project Management, engineering, or construction management
CCM, PMP, PE, AIA, LEED

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate all MEP activities for data center construction projects, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, fire protection, and critical infrastructure systems.
Manage MEP contractors, consultants, and vendors through design, construction, testing, commissioning, and turnover, ensuring schedule, quality, safety, and budget requirements are met.
Review drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittmits, BIM/VDC coordination, and field installations to identify clashes, constructability issues, and technical risks.
Work closely with project leadership, design teams, general contractors, and commissioning teams to ensure successful delivery of mission-critical/data center systems.
Review cost estimates.
Manage project level conflict resolution.
Maintain monthly project budgets for current and forecasted expenditures.
Facilitate and maintain communications with the client in addition to providing monthly/weekly/daily reports.
Achieve the client’s objectives by successfully managing the client’s project, goals, and objectives.
Other duties as assigned.
Attendance at work during normal business hours.