MEP Assistant Project Manager

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in California is seeking a Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Assistant Manager to coordinate MEP trades with the project team and support the Project Manager through turnover to the owner.

You will assist Estimating with bidding and preconstruction, lead MEP subcontractors, assist with CPM schedules, develop an MEP Schedule of Values, and collaborate on logistics, commissioning and Owner meetings during project execution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Construction/MEP Coordination.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and low-voltage systems.
• General knowledge of building codes related to construction.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering is a plus.
• Proficient in BIM software ( AutoCAD, Navisworks, Revit ).
• Experience dealing with MEP subcontracts and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Assist Estimating with bidding and preconstruction, defining/developing scope for MEP and evaluating bids.
• Review contract documents and suggest modifications as they relate to MEP trades.
• Manage and lead MEP subcontractors throughout the project from groundbreaking to turnover.
• Assist Scheduling with developing CPM schedules for all MEP activities including cost/resource loading.
• Develop an MEP Schedule of Values and assist in billing.
• Work with Superintendent on project logistics and temporary facility plans.
• Review and approve material and equipment for MEP systems prior to installation.
• Monitor installation and start-up of MEP systems and commissioning with Engineer & Owner.
• Coordinate activities, procurement and related tasks with PM and field staff.
• Communicate progress and prepare reports for stakeholders and Owner’s Rep.
• Represent McCarthy at weekly Owner’s meetings.
• Supervise and mentor MEP Project Engineers, if applicable.
• Oversee BIM Coordination from planning to execution.

Skills

MEP coordination

Knowledge of building codes

Contract knowledge

Project leadership

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Revit

Job description

Position Summary

Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Assistant Manager leads the effort in coordinating those trades with the rest of the project team. This position works with Project Manager to ensure successful completion and turnover to the owner.

Responsibilities

Assist Estimating with Bidding and Preconstruction, defining/developing scope of work for MEP and evaluating subsequent bids

• Review Contract Documents, making suggestions/modifications as they relate to the MEP trades
• Manage and lead MEP subcontractors throughout duration of the project (from Groundbreaking through Commissioning and Turnover to Owner)
• Assist Scheduling department with developing detailed CPM schedules for all MEP installation activities, including cost and resource loading
• Develop an MEP Schedule of Values and assist in billing process
• Work with Superintendent on project logistics and temporary facility plans
• Review and approve material and equipment for MEP systems prior to installation
• Monitor the installation and start-up of MEP systems and commissioning of project with Engineer & Owner
• Coordinate activities, materials procurement and other related activities with Project Manager and Field Staff
• Communicate progress and prepare appropriate reports as needed by Project Manager, Project Director, Owner’s Rep, Architect, etc.
• Represent McCarthy in regards to the MEP process at weekly Owner’s meetings
• Supervise, develop and mentor MEP Project Engineers, if applicable
• Oversee the BIM Coordination process, from initial planning to execution

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in Construction/MEP Coordination

• Thorough knowledge of all mechanical, electrical plumbing and low-voltage systems
• General understanding of Building Codes, Mechanical Codes, Electrical Codes and Plumbing Codes as they relate to construction of project
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management or Engineering a plus
• General knowledge of construction principles/practices required
• Proficient in the use of BIM software such as AutoCAD, Navisworks, and Revit is preferred
• Experienced dealing with MEP subcontracts and subcontractors

Equal Opportunity Employment

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Salary (California locations only)

The salary range for this position is: $110,000-130,000 depending on location. This does not include a possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialty, training, and market and business considerations, among other factors.