MEP Design Phase Manager I

M. A. Mortenson Company; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 114,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans (v

Vision coverage included at no extra

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with Mortenson 60

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an experienced MEP Design Phase Manager to oversee electrical design phase activities across concurrent commercial projects. Responsibilities include project estimating, partner selection, schedule development, design development, quality control, and commissioning planning for MEP scopes.

The role requires leading design and estimating teams, ensuring constructability and collaboration with customers, and applying Lean Design Delivery principles with BIM/VDC tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction or engineering field.
• Minimum 10 years of construction experience, preferably with a mechanical or electrical contractor.
• Minimum five years of estimating or on-site project management experience, with 1–2 years as a Preconstruction Manager.
• Strong cross-cultural relationship building and influencing abilities at all organizational levels.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem solving, initiative, and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and low-voltage systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 70%.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity and inclusive behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process and lead design phase teams.
• Define project expectations with customers/owners for the design phase.
• Solicit, select, and contract designers for design-build projects.
• Develop and lead preparation and presentation of project proposals.
• Develop detailed design phase and baseline construction schedules.
• Plan construction activities, contracts, and site utilization using Lean Design Delivery and BIM/VDC.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

BIM/VDC

Job description

MEP Design Phase Manager

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced MEP Design Phase Manager that will provide expertise for electrical design phase activities for one or more concurrent commercial projects inclusive of project estimating, business partner selection, preliminary schedule, design development, quality control and planning for the commissioning of the MEP scope of work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the design process

• Work closely with customers/owners to define completed project expectations, including key factors to focus on within the design phase

• Facilitate the solicitation, selection, and contracting with designers for design build projects

• Develop and/or lead the preparation and presentation of project proposals

• Develop detailed project design phase and baseline construction schedules

• Conduct detailed construction planning, including contract manual, subcontractor selections, MWD/BE participation, trade and site utilization planning, disruption avoidance planning, owner direct purchase planning, all within principles of Lean Design Delivery and utilization of BIM/VDC technology

• Lead design team members in facilitating designs incorporating constructability, logistics solutions, identifying customers' expectations, and critical success factors, providing meaningful input to project's programming and conceptual design activities.

• Lead estimating team members in development of technical design aspects of project including drawing, specifications, and scheduling, in addition to cost documentation.

• Manage costs of the design phase, including estimate preparation, technical estimating, valued engineering, life-cycle analysis and budgetary/financial management

• Ensure regulatory approvals are obtained and risk management requirements are met for insurance, bonding, owner contract, and subcontractor T & Cs

• Implement LEED tracking and analysis

• Oversight and supervision of design phase team members

• Mentor Design Phase Engineers and encourage career development and growth

• Ensure team members have resources and support

• Provide work direction and performance evaluations

• Identify hiring needs and participate in hiring, discipline, and dismissal decisions if needed

• Model and set the tone for exceptional customer relations, gathering feedback and clarification during design process, as well as identifying future projects and collaboration

• Manage site work and logistics efficiently, providing suggestions for improvement

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent field

• Minimum 10 years of construction experience, preferably with a Mechanical or Electrical Contractor

• Minimum five years of estimating or on-site project management experience, with one to two years as a Preconstruction Manager

• Strong cross-cultural relationship building and influencing abilities at all organizational levels

• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, initiative, and teamwork skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Thorough knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and low-voltage systems

• Working knowledge of construction equipment, techniques, scheduling, cost control, drawings, specifications, and standards

• Active listening skills and effective communication

• Ability to travel up to 70%

• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and

A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage

• Dental plan

• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match

• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves

• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

• No-Cost mental health tool and conciergewith extensive work-life resources

• Tuition reimbursement

• Adoption Assistance

• Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $113,500 - $170,300. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

#LI-BS1

Please make note:

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Let’s Redefine Possible®

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations.No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.