MEP Unit Manager - Data Center Market

Description

• Provide diligent MEP oversight by being proactive to identify potential Project challenges early on. Actively assist Project teams in the development of targeted corrective measures for effective risk mitigation. This involves a proactive stance in foreseeing and addressing risks before they escalate.
• Develops and Maintains Strategic Partnerships: Cultivates relationships with industry partners, suppliers, and subcontractors for improved service quality and Project outcomes.
• Serve as the primary point-of-contract for Project Management Teams as it relates to MEP disciplines.
• In coordination with the Project Executive, Project Manager, Gray AE, and Pre-Construction -monitor Project team cohesiveness and develop action plans to correct issues associated with MEP resources.
• Actively collects owner information and liaises with the Gray’s internal departments, design, and/or discrete services. This collaboration ensures the delivery of a detailed MEP package to Project teams, ensuring best in class pricing development, clear scope definition, and advanced illustrations to effectively communicate the design approach.
• Actively engage in detailed reviews of change orders before they are issued to subcontractors and customers. This task requires meticulous adherence to Gray’s standard operating procedures, ensuring every change order aligns with Project specifications and commercial agreements. The focus should be on ensuring accuracy, preventing errors, and maintaining consistent communication with Project Management Teams during the review process.
• Maintains a cooperative and productive work environment, encouraging teamwork and communication among all Project stakeholders.
• In conjunction with the Project Management Team, take on the responsibility of developing a comprehensive Project risk management plan as it relates to the MEP disciplines. This plan should encompass both internal and external risks, ensuring a holistic approach to potential challenges throughout the project.
• Demonstrate and consistently communicate a clear and effective approach to problem-solving. Ensure that this approach is coherent and aligns with the overall objectives of the Project team, setting a standard for addressing challenges efficiently and maintaining Project quality, schedule, and budget.
• Supports the MEP Unit Leader as a secondary and/or leads as the central point-of-contact in managing the comprehensive pre-construction MEP strategy to execute - small, medium, and large (up to $200MM +) – Projects within the Market.
• Ensure a comprehensive understanding of all commercial terms and conditions within owner contracts and subcontracts among all involved parties and leverage this knowledge to provide valuable support by clearly articulating the impacts of decisions to the Project Executive and/or Project Management Team. Empowering them with the information needed to assess the impact and explore available options.
• The MEP Unit Manager is responsible for continually communicating with the Project Executive and/or Project Management Team to provide regular updates on MEP discipline progress and providing status updates to the MEP Group Leader.
• Actively participate with the Project Management Team in the monitoring and purchasing of all required materials, subcontracts, equipment, and services for the Project(s) served.
• Accountable to conduct detailed reviews of design documents to confirm that the developed design adheres to the specifications, and scope-of-work committed to the customer.
• Supports Project Teams in MEP Problem Solving and Decision Making: Provides guidance and support to Project stakeholders in making informed decisions regarding MEP-related challenges. This includes offering technical advice, proposing solutions, and helping to navigate complex MEP issues as they may arise during the project.
• MEP Unit Managers are responsible for efficiently supporting Project Management Teams in the red file process, as necessary, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and adherence to Project budgets.
• Facilitates Collaboration Between MEP and Other Project Disciplines: Encourages and facilitates effective collaboration between the MEP subcontractors and other project disciplines. This involves coordinating with Gray AE and/or consultants to ensure that MEP considerations are integrated seamlessly into the overall Project design and execution.
• Operate within budgetary limitations and requirements.
• Collaborates with the MEP Unit Leader to assist in development of the Project’s communication and relationship management plan and executes such plan for the MEP disciplines.
• Translates MEP Strategy into Actionable Plans for Project Teams: Takes strategic MEP directions from the MEP Unit Leader and converts them into executable plans for the Project Teams. This includes breaking down strategies into understandable tasks, setting clear goals as it relates to MEP disciplines, and ensuring the teams are equipped to implement these plans effectively.
• Serve as the primary liaison for MEP disciplines, facilitating seamless communication and coordination between customers and the Project Management Team, including Gray AE, consultants, and various Gray departments. This role involves bridging the gap between various stakeholders, ensuring a clear understanding of MEP requirements and expectations throughout the Project lifecycle.
• Ensure that the Project team members support and abide by Gray’s vision, core values, and mission statement.
• Regularly assess the effectiveness of the current risk management strategies. Collaborate with the Project Management Team to refine and adapt the plan as needed. This process includes devising and implementing corrective action steps and strategic adjustments to be carried out by the team for continuous improvement.
• Assists in Customizing MEP Solutions to Project Requirements: Supports the MEP Group Leader by working with the design and engineering teams to tailor MEP solutions specifically for each Project.
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams across Gray’s discrete service offerings.
• Responsible for maintaining regular communication with the MEP Unit Leader, Project Executives, and fellow MEP Unit Managers.
• Responsible for mentoring and training Project Management Team Members as it relates to MEP disciplines.
• Works with the Project Management Teams to Understand the Customer and Their Needs: Engages closely with Project Management Teams to gain a deep understanding of the customer's specific requirements and objectives for the Project. This involves regular communication and meetings with both the teams and customers to ensure that all MEP disciplines are aligned with the customer’s expectations and achieve the Project’s goals.
• Coordinates the design activities of MEP consultants and sub-contractors. This is to ensure a seamless integration and comprehensive understanding of how MEP disciplines interact with other disciplines on the Project, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of the Project Management Team.
• Attends meetings with the customer to present and explain the MEP approach for the Project, ensuring clarity and alignment with the customer’s vision and requirements.
• Collaborates with the Project Management Team to facilitate smooth workflow continuity during Project team member transitions, as required.
• Ensures Effective Communication of MEP Aspects Within Projects: Acts as a key communicator for MEP-related information within the project. This involves disseminating updates, changes, and crucial data regarding MEP planning, design, and implementation to ensure all Project stakeholders are aligned.
• Provides Tactical Oversight of MEP Implementation During Project Execution: Oversees the day-to-day implementation of MEP strategies during a Project’s execution. This includes monitoring progress, addressing any technical issues that arise, and ensuring that MEP work is completed to the highest standard and within the established schedule parameters.
• Supports the MEP Group Leader to identify potential opportunities for the sourcing and procurement of specific equipment to provide better value to the customer and Project Management Teams.

Requirements

• Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and uphold Gray's Core Values both within and outside the Project team. Extend consideration, courtesy, and respect to Project staff, subcontractors, suppliers, and customers.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance