Senior Project Manager - Commissioning - CX - Mission Critical

Suffolk Construction•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

The Mission Critical Center of Excellence manages billions of dollars in projects annually, specializing in data center and mission-critical construction for leading technology and telecommunications clients across the United States. Focused on fast-paced, MEP-intensive projects, the group is recognized for delivering complex solutions while offering significant opportunities for career advancement within the thriving mission-critical construction industry. The Senior Project Manager - Commissioning is responsible for overseeing the installation, commissioning, maintenance and documentation of MEP assets and systems throughout the entire project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of building MEP systems, excellent leadership skills, and a strong commitment to ensuring project success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in applicable discipline and/or experience relative to specific discipline
Proven experience (10+ years) in MEP installation, commissioning and maintenance
Strong technical knowledge of MEP systems including associated building automation systems
Familiarity with industry standards and codes such as ASHRAE, NEC, NFPA, etc.
Strong knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical systems
Thorough knowledge of building information modeling (BIM) and its use in coordination of the Mechanical and Electrical systems and other project systems
The ability to manage and embrace change. Respond and adapt to new processes and new ways of looking at old problems
Excellent team development skills and leadership abilities
Strong ability to partner with the Project Manager and staff
Committed to excellence
Self-motivated and self-confident
Must possess effective communication skills
Capable of dealing with ambiguity and tight work oversight
Able to constantly multi-task and handle competing priorities between Suffolk business needs and organizational issues while maintaining excellent customer relations
Must possess business judgment to negotiate the critical balance between budget and construction processes
Excellent organizational skills to manage the many details necessary for successful construction
Must have judgment to know when to appropriately escalate issues up the chain of command
Excellent management skills to effectively manage subcontractor performance to high quality
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to take action confidently and decisively
Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring

Responsibilities

Oversee, manage, and document all day-to-day commissioning activities including OSHA safety compliance
Direct field personnel according to the project plan and Suffolk supervisory principles
Communicate issues, events, performance, and progress daily to the Project Manager
Report any problems promptly to the Project Manager to facilitate the most cost-effective solutions
Establish effective working relationships with clients and Suffolk team members
Request advice and assistance from the General Superintendent on matters pertaining to materials, sequencing, scheduling and personnel
Leads, directs and coordinates the work of subcontractors in the commissioning of Level 0 through Level 5 process with regards to MEP systems
Provide guidance, training, and mentoring team members
Foster a culture of safety and quality on the job site
Identify pre-mobilization activities in conjunction with the Project Executive, General Superintendent, and the Project Manager
Review and interpret project plans and specifications to ensure accurate system installation
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that arise during installation and commissioning
Stay up to date with industry trends
Develop start-up schedule with Project Manager and send it to the Project Executive and General Superintendent for review
Assist in implementing construction schedules in the field
Establish and implement the Project Baseline Schedule based on the project contracts and subcontractor input, considering any elements that might impact the schedule
Maintain the schedule and ensure that work performed is consistent with the contract and will meet or exceed client expectations
Update Project Schedule monthly
Provide progress report with the two-week look ahead of schedule to the Project Manager and the field staff
Ensure that all subcontractors participate in a safety pre-construction meeting prior to starting work on the project
Ensure that all subcontractors have a full set of MSD sheets on the project, as well as their site-specific safety plan and current insurance certificate or OCIP/CCIP enrollment ID
Review the project daily to ensure that all activities are being performed in accordance with all OSHA and governing requirements and the project site specific safety plan
Review safety reports and injury data to assess safety performance on assigned projects
Ensure project(s) are budgeted & staffed appropriately to support safety programs
Communicate clear expectations for safety to project teams
Perform safety inspections using predictive solutions software IAW SCCI safety program
Adhere to all Suffolk Safety program requirements
Ensure that all pertinent benchmarks for the project are established and inserted into the baseline schedule
Ensure that all appropriate individuals become members of the Q-Team
Ensure that all 1st delivery inspections and Benchmark inspections occur per the baseline schedule so as not to impact the progression of the subsequent work
Ensure that the inspections are approved, documented, and communicated to the project team
Implement and enforce quality control processes to ensure the reliability and performance of MEP systems throughout Level 0 through Level 5 commissioning activities
Coordinate and supervise testing of individual related components and validation of component interconnection with DDC controls to meet project requirements
Organize documentation of the job site for easy access and review
Manage subcontractor performance to quality and ethical standards
Work with PM to identify and resolve personnel issues and construction process revisions
Participate in project turnover, mobilization, and project coordination meetings
Participate in weekly foreman and safety meetings
Participate in monthly schedule review meetings
Participate in subcontractor and project closeout meetings
Attend owner meetings
Participate in subcontractor meetings and any others necessary to monitor and manage the project
Complete daily reports and maintain logs of key activities, files, and shop drawings associated with specified subcontractor requirements
Manage the quality and condition of all material deliveries
Maintain required safety reporting and all other required files to Suffolk standards
Insure that as-built working drawings are maintained as well as the current drawing log and revision log, communicating this to the subcontractors
Manage subcontractor closeout, owner training, work list and punch list