MEP Manager

Gilbane Building Company; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 158,200 - 222,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health and welfare benefits

Generous profit-sharing/401k plan

Access to Gilbane University for training

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company is seeking an experienced MEP Manager in San Jose, California. This role involves overseeing MEP staff and defining execution processes on large construction projects. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of experience in mechanical or electrical engineering, demonstrate strong leadership skills, and be committed to safety.

As part of a top construction firm, you will work primarily on-site and play a key role in project management, ensuring timely execution and high-quality standards.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years related field experience.
• Previous experience with controlled environment manufacturing facilities.
• Experience with commissioning software platforms.

Responsibilities

• Approve all MEP and Commissioning schedules.
• Negotiate pricing and change orders with contractors.
• Conduct site inspections for MEP compliance.

Skills

Strong scheduling skills

Risk management skills

Communication skills

Safety culture promotion

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

OSHA 30 hour certification

Job description

Job Location

US-CA-San Jose

Overview

Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking an MEP Manager to define the MEP execution process, oversees all MEP staff, and works on a single, large construction project; may serve as the project manager on projects that are predominantly MEP. This role will sit primarily on the job site, with occasional travel to the office for trainings, meetings, etc. This role can be filled with an individual who is willing to be a traveler into the area.

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who are you?

You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual.

You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane's business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future.

Your core values match Gilbane's: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

What's in it for you?

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Responsibilities

• Approves all MEP and Commissioning schedules
• Assists with the preparation of the GMP
• Supervises MEP subcontracting strategies and originates Scopes of Work for MEP bid packages and equipment
• Negotiates pricing and change orders with contractors and equipment manufacturers
• Performs MEP constructability (IDC+) and coordination reviews of contract documents
• Provides guidance and approves the MEP Contractors schedule of values
• Defines best approach for MEP buyout
• Ensures timely and proper execution of the MEP Coordination Process (BIM)
• Creates a project specific MEP quality plan and verifies its proper execution
• Performs site inspections for MEP compliance with contract documents and manages third party inspection process
• Establishes and implements controls to identify and correct negative trends affecting the commissioning program
• Communicates with the owner/owner's representative on a regular basis to understand expectations and ensure customer satisfaction
• Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks
• Manages the workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports
• Collaborates closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies including performance metrics on your assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables. Actively participates in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that position Gilbane as the "Builder of Choice"

Qualifications

Experience / Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 10-15 years related field experience
• OSHA 30 hour certified
• Previous experience with controlled environment manufacturing facilities (clean room and similar)
• Management of multiple projects commissioning program
• Previous experience with commissioning software platforms to plan, track and close all commissioning activities
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong scheduling skills with proficiency in scheduling software
• Strong risk management skills
• Ability to manage the quality assurance process for all MEP work
• Ability to create an environment where "safety first" is the culture and all trades people work with an incident and injury free attitude
• Ability to demonstrate strong communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a comfort level in interfacing with owner, trades workers, inspectors, and internal operations team to drive effective team success and positive culture.
• Ability to demonstrate a comfort level in leading meetings and training for groups of differing sizes up to 100.

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

For (Insert State) this ranges from $158,200-$222,750 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affrimative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.