Assistant Project Manager, MEP- Manufacturing Market

Gray; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Construction is looking to add an Assistant Project Manager, MEP to its Manufacturing team in Dallas, TX. The role focuses on planning, execution, and administration of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing projects in the manufacturing sector.

The ideal candidate is energetic and self-motivated, possesses a Bachelor's degree, and has knowledge of mechanical and electrical trades. Join a team at Gray where collaboration and professional development are prioritized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four‑year college or university or equivalent experience.
• Professional registration is required.
• Basic computer skills including word processing and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, executing, and administering MEP projects.
• Negotiate contracts with subcontractors and vendors.
• Monitor and report on financial status of projects.

Skills

Knowledge of mechanical, piping or electrical trades

Basic computer skills

Experience with programs for calculating loads

Energetic, self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Professional registration

Job description

Gray Construction is looking to add an Assistant Project Manager, MEP to its Manufacturing team in our Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Birmingham, AL, Lexington, KY, and Dallas, TX offices.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the planning, execution, and administration of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) projects within the manufacturing sector.

• Knowledge of mechanical, piping or electrical trades.
• Research, analyze, and calculate data such as customer design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.
• Participate in estimating process for customer design proposals.
• Analyze subcontractor proposals to confirm that criteria are satisfied.
• Negotiate contracts with subcontractors and vendors for various trades, ensuring that all phases of work are encompassed and work responsibility is clearly defined.
• Review construction documents from subcontractors to confirm compliance with scope.
• Participate in awarding subcontracts.
• Coordinate design and engineering efforts; monitor and report on financial status of the project(s) and be responsible for subcontract and contract administration.
• Participate in job progress schedule to ensure actual construction aligns with the schedule per the MEP of the project.
• Review construction installed by subcontractors to confirm compliance with scope.
• Purchase and monitor the delivery of all needed materials for the project(s) ensuring optimum prices, quality and conformance to specifications for MEP divisions.
• Participate in reviews and approve subcontractor and vendor payment requests. Issue changes in the work to receive prices from subcontractors in a timely fashion.
• Work with design and engineering managers to ensure projects are designed, procured and constructed within operating guidelines, while conforming to technical requirements and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Visit job site(s) as needed to review progress and quality of work, with possible required relocation to the jobsite during the MEP portion of construction.
• Work with the overall Project Manager to verify the monthly Red File report for the MEP.
• Review shop drawings and submittals to ensure compliance with scope of work.
• Responsible for the communication, implementation and enforcement of Gray’s safety program on site.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four‑year college or university, or a minimum of one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional registration required.
• Basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet, and e‑mail applications.
• Experience with programs for calculating loads and performing cost analysis.
• Energetic, self‑motivated individual who enjoys a team environment and has a passion for collaboration and professional development.
• High achiever striving to exceed expectations in a fast‑paced innovative company.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Must stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear frequently. May occasionally need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Close vision required. Regular office environment with moderate temperature/humidity and occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. May be exposed to high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical shock, explosives, and vibrations. Over time may be required. Some travel may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises drafting by on‑site and contract ACAD drafters, and administrative assistants for work generated by this individual.

EEO Disclaimer

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.