Mechanical Manager

James G. Davis Construction (DAVIS); Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health care

Life insurance

Annual incentive bonus

PTO and holidays

401(k) / ESOP

On-site fitness center

Company vehicle or auto allowance

Parental leave

Job summary

James G. Davis Construction (DAVIS) seeks a Mechanical Manager to lead the mechanical trades on projects in both estimating and preconstruction capacities.

You will develop work plans, identify resources, and coordinate with the Lead Estimating Manager / Preconstruction Manager to optimize design and delivery. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 5+ years in commercial estimating, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering/construction management or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience estimating for commercial construction
• Experience leading bidding and budgeting for mechanical trades
• Knowledge of safety, quality, constructability and sustainability standards
• Leadership level communication and organization skills

Responsibilities

• Lead overall management of the mechanical trades for a project in estimating and preconstruction
• Develop work plan and identify resources required, coordinating with the Lead Estimating Manager / Preconstruction Manager
• Lead budget / bid / GMP for mechanical trades and prepare detailed estimates at all design phases
• Coordinate division 15 with other divisions and lead constructability reviews
• Develop systems analyses and create Value Engineering and Alternates lists/logs
• Build relationships with trade partners/suppliers, clients and design teams

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/ construction management/ architecture or related field

Job description

At DAVIS, we're redefining the way people experience construction by building success for all.

Summary

The Mechanical Manager is responsible for leading the overall management of the mechanical trades for a project, in both an estimating and preconstruction capacity. This role is responsible for understanding the deliverables, developing a work plan, and identifying resources required, while coordinating with the Lead Estimating Manager / Preconstruction Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture or related field or equivalent relevant experience
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in estimating for commercial construction
• Experience leading the bidding and budgeting process for the mechanical trades for a project
• Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering and construction management, including safety, quality, constructability and sustainability standards
• Leadership level communication and organization skills

Technical Job Knowledge

• Leads budget / bid / GMP assembly for the trade specialization
• Prepares detailed estimates at all phases of design; proficient in Division 15
• Manages and coordinates division 15 with all other divisions
• Leads constructability reviews for the mechanical trades
• Leads the development of specific systems analyses and creation of Value Engineering and Alternates lists / logs
• Researches and compiles historical data for use in future estimate and bid preparation
• Participates in design progress / project meetings and client presentations
• Owns responsibility for overall trade partner / supplier coverage and effective communication and management; strategically identifies and aligns the most qualified trade partners for the market sector and scope
• Counsels, educates and coaches staff to help them develop necessary job skills
• Builds relationships with trade partners / suppliers, clients and design teams

Core Competencies For The Role

• Autonomy + Accountability
• Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance and oversight from managers
• Typically does not perform the work supervised
• Accountable for work of others
• Business Impact
• Impacts own team, adjacent teams, and teams company-wide
• Decisions are made without oversight and affect the success of the department / revenue group
• Guides, influences and persuades others either internally in other project / departments or externally
• Contributes to strategic market sector / department business development planning
• Talent Development
• May have formal management responsibilities
• Provides feedback to team members
• Adapts plans and priorities to meet project / department / company goals
• Creates opportunities for growth and development of team members
• Problem Solving + Resiliency
• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions
• Takes a new perspective on existing solutions
• Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Davis Core Values

• TRUST
• Excellence in Service – Fulfilling our clients’ highest expectations
• Inclusion – Ensuring a culture of respect and acceptance, where all employees have a sense of purpose and belonging
• Integrity – Exhibiting honesty and fairness while holding ourselves accountable for our actions
• Building Relationships – Creating and maintaining strong partnerships through leadership, creative solutions and hard work

The base salary (or hourly) range for this position is $105,000.00 - $135,000.00

DAVIS is committed to providing our employees with a competitive total compensation package that enhances your quality of life.

• DAVIS offers a 100% employer-paid health care plan (to include family), life insurance, short- and long-term disability benefits, and an annual contribution to your HSA.
• DAVIS also offers annual incentive bonus, paid time off + annual holidays, financial benefits (401(k), Roth, and ESOP), FSAs, fertility and family-forming assistance, and continuing education.
• Additional benefits include Employee Assistance Program (EAP), on-site fitness center, and parental leave.
• Eligible employees are provided a company vehicle or an auto allowance to support business activities.

The compensation and benefits information are provided as of the date of this posting. Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to applicable eligibility. DAVIS reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

At DAVIS, our vision is to build a culture that is innovative, connected, and balanced.