Senior MEP Manager - Industrial & Manufacturing

McCownGordon Construction•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

People love to work here, plain and simple. It’s easy to love your job when you’re surrounded by driven, passionate leaders. We show up every day and give it our all; not because we have to, but because we want to. POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for understanding in Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing design concepts, estimating and construction basics. Dedicated to a market/region and supports the project preconstruction and operations team members. Provides industry knowledge and expertise as an in-house resource for associates and clients. Assists with team staffing, education, client engagement, risk management, and development. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Pursuit Creates content for pursuits. Attends project interviews to identify and speak to MEP challenges and opportunities. Provide MEP case studies or project specific narratives for proposals. Document and System Analysis Reviews construction drawings to identify optimal and innovative solutions, potential scope gaps, overages and VE opportunities. Understands MEP specifications at an advanced level. Performs preliminary MEP system analysis and develops high level associated cost and benefits. Estimating and Scheduling Assists project team with MEP estimating at various design stages, reviews preconstruction and trade partner estimates and provides input related to engineering trades. Maintains tracking system of MEP long lead time items. Trade Partner Coordination Understands trade partners strengths and who to recommend for specific project types and assists preconstruction team with trade partner selection. Reviews MEP scope of work documents. Assists preconstruction managers with MEP bid evaluations and provides analysis and makes recommendations. Directs team and clients on available rebates and incentives. Construction Attends MEP trade and/or consultant coordination meetings regularly. Attends Preconstruction meetings for assigned business unit. Reviews specific MEP submittals on select projects and provide feedback to operations team. Attends site reviews regularly for assigned projects. Ensures Site Reviews are occurring by MEP Team. Risk Management Assists project team with troubleshooting as needed. Assists project team with development plans for high risk trade partners.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architectural, Structural, Civil or Construction Engineering or Bachelor's degree in Construction Science or Management or equivalent.
10+ years experience as design engineer/consultant or trade partner preconstruction, management, or operations.
Ability to attend industry and other networking events on behalf of McCownGordon Construction.
Knowledge of MEP and construction terminology and construction procedures.
Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
High-level of time management and prioritization.
Excellent communication and soft skills.
Experience in managing and/or developing others.
Experience with client engagement.
Ability to identify and mitigate risk.
Able to build new and retain relationships with trade partners and consultants by attending industry events.
Able to work with a variety of internal and external clients.

Responsibilities

Creates content for pursuits.
Attends project interviews to identify and speak to MEP challenges and opportunities.
Provide MEP case studies or project specific narratives for proposals.
Reviews construction drawings to identify optimal and innovative solutions, potential scope gaps, overages and VE opportunities.
Understands MEP specifications at an advanced level.
Performs preliminary MEP system analysis and develops high level associated cost and benefits.
Assists project team with MEP estimating at various design stages, reviews preconstruction and trade partner estimates and provides input related to engineering trades.
Maintains tracking system of MEP long lead time items.
Understands trade partners strengths and who to recommend for specific project types and assists preconstruction team with trade partner selection.
Reviews MEP scope of work documents.
Assists preconstruction managers with MEP bid evaluations and provides analysis and makes recommendations.
Directs team and clients on available rebates and incentives.
Attends MEP trade and/or consultant coordination meetings regularly.
Attends Preconstruction meetings for assigned business unit.
Reviews specific MEP submittals on select projects and provide feedback to operations team.
Attends site reviews regularly for assigned projects.
Ensures Site Reviews are occurring by MEP Team.
Assists project team with troubleshooting as needed.
Assists project team with development plans for high risk trade partners.