Senior MEP Project Manager

Raba Kistner Inc.•Austin, TX

About The Position

Project Control is a Program and Project Management firm and a subsidiary of Raba Kistner. Our purpose is to build a better and more sustainable world for our employees, their families, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our Core Values are: Community “We care for our communities” Integrity “We act with integrity” Passion “We infuse passion into everything we do” Quality “We believe quality comes from a culture of innovation and continuous improvement” Growth “We dedicate ourselves to personal and business growth” We are seeking an experienced Senior MEP Project Manager to join our Project Control team in Austin. The Senior MEP Coordinator Project Manager (herein referred to as “Manager”) of Project Control will be primarily responsible for serving as a Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Quality Control & Quality Assurance Project Manager on projects, expanding, as well as marketing Project Control commercial construction. Other responsibilities include:

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or equivalent experience
Must have ten (10) years experience management of architectural and/or engineering consulting related to new construction, and/or renovation projects.
Possess a valid driver’s license within the applicable jurisdiction and meet company’s auto insurability requirements.
You must have working knowledge of proposal preparation including scope development and budgeting, including proven successful track record of marketing and presentation skills.
The Senior MEP Project Manager must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
The ability to speak clearly and concisely with clients and staff to ensure effective and efficient management of projects is paramount.
Strong organization skills, utilizing firm resources when and where appropriate are key elements of this position.
The ability to adapt quickly to form-based project management and construction management specific software programs is important for this role.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel spreadsheets, is also important.
Able to drive vehicle short and long distances.

Responsibilities

Mentor, as well as coordinate & track professional development of staff.
Monitor our professional practice ensuring compliance with generally accepted practice; review project quality plan, including quality control & assurance during design, construction, and commissioning.
Prepare or direct, scope development, and manage sub-consultants’ activities and budgets as required.
Review proposals and qualifications statements.
Prepare or direct proposal prep, scope, and manage sub-consultants’ activities & budgets.
Advocate for and make recommendations to owners keeping their best interest in mind.
Coordinate open communication with all parties, at all times.
Develop project requirements, budgets, and schedules.
Review maintenance of risk register.
Review the project quality plan including quality control and quality assurance during design, construction, and commissioning.
Create selection criteria for design and construction resources, lead negotiations, and coordinate design activities.
Assist with FF&E requirements & coordination for projects.
Prepare monthly reports, take minutes, and conduct project meetings.
Review project drawings and specs.
Review/recommend approval of contractor’s construction GMAX pricing, proposed subcontractor buy-out, RFI’s, change order pricing, submittal status, and reports; including A/E additional services.
Monitor scope, schedule, budget, and quality for variance and corrective actions.
Provide reports to stakeholders on project status & progress.
Ensure communication to Direct Report of any claims, risks, or disputes to prevent litigation.
Be a partner in sound financial planning to foster profitability.
Perform other duties as assigned.