Senior MEP Manager

Description

• Life Safety Systems – Inspects and coordinates the installation of all life safety systems, smoke evacuation systems, pressurized portions of the building, fire control centers, building and elevator distress communication systems, fire extinguishers, etc. Manages certificate of occupancy requirements for these systems.
• Serves as a technical resource in meetings with owners and architects. Discusses the mechanical/electrical systems within the building in technical terms, explaining fully any anticipated difficulties with the plans.
• Mechanical and Plumbing – Checks all shop drawings for routing, dimensions of toilet rooms, etc. Checks all mechanical, plumbing and piping as it is being installed. Responsible for QA/QC of mechanical systems. Ensures that mechanical rough-ins are installed in a timely manner. Coordination of Mechanical equipment submittals with Architectural.
• Attends weekly meetings with owners, architects, and subcontractors. Outlines work to be performed by the mechanical and electrical subcontractors, phasing of work, problems encountered in scheduling, quality of work, etc. May hold separate meetings with mechanical/electrical contractors as necessary.
• Review of subcontractor proposed change pricing
• Coordination with Design Engineers (MEP and LV)
• Fire Sprinkler System – Establishes contact early with city fire department inspectors; inviting them to inspect work in progress. Reviews all shop drawings and ensures their adequacy and completeness to meet local codes. Coordinates tamper and flow switches with the fire alarm system. Inspects all work in progress for quality and completeness.
• Reviews all pay requests from subcontractors and ensures that they are proper and timely. Resolves any problems encountered in payments to subcontractors.
• Electrical – Checks shop drawings for rough-ins in slabs, main switchgear layout, riser diagrams, placement of emergency generator equipment, etc. Performs detailed inspections of work in progress to ensure quality of installation, timely installation of rough-ins and compliance of the system. Meets regularly with city electrical inspectors and inspects work in progress. Responsible for on-time delivery of equipment.
• Coordination of initial scope of work (MEP and other subs review of exhibit D)
• Evaluates the complexity of the mechanical/electrical design and estimates both the construction costs and maintenance. Ensures the constructability of the design and compatibility with local building codes.
• Reviews proposed changes to confirm they are accurate for cost and schedule impact. Resolves any technical problems encountered with the architect/engineer.
• Responsible for the complete coordination of MEP scope. Utilizes overlay system or CAD system to prevent potential space requirement problems. Coordinates shop drawings between subcontractors.
• Acts as a liaison between owners, architects, general contractors and all associated disciplines.
• Ensures that the subcontractors submit all mechanical/electrical shop drawings in a timely manner. Examines all shop drawings for completeness. Responsible for on- time delivery of equipment.
• Senior MEP Coordinator works extensively with subordinate MEP Coordinators to ensure that they receive technical guidance and training on a variety of technical subjects.
• Relations with city Inspectors
• Review of subcontractor submittals

Requirements

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• Proficient in project manager software
• Compliance with building codes
• Kitchen, computer room, health final inspections
• Ability to build and manage multiple high performing teams
• Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required (may obtain within first year of employment)
• MEP trade coordination / space management / constructability studies
• Familiarity with MEP code requirements (NFPA, SMACNA, Plumbing Code, etc.)
• MEP Engineer I and II
• Proficient with cost projection, scheduling, financial analysis, budget reviews and labor reports
• Certificate of occupancy management
• B.S. in construction management/science, engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of commercial construction project management and MEP experience

Benefits

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

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