MEP Manager II (Austin, TX) - Austin Commercial

Austin Careers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K with matching

Employee-owned (ESOP)

Job summary

Austin Commercial is seeking an MEP Manager II for a large healthcare project in Austin, TX. The role provides oversight of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems, coordinating with owners, architects, and subcontractors to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

The position requires 8+ years of MEP experience, a BS in a related field, OSHA 30-Hour certification, and proficiency with project management software and CAD systems.

Qualifications

• BS in construction management/science, engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of comparable MEP experience with a general contractor, electrical contractor, or mechanical contractor.
• Healthcare construction experience preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required (may obtain within first year).
• Proficient in project management software including cost projection, scheduling, financial analysis, budget reviews and labor reports.

Responsibilities

• MEP trade coordination, space management and constructability studies.
• Certificate of occupancy management and review of submittals.
• QA/QC for mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems and shop drawings.
• Coordinate shop drawings between subcontractors and with owners/architects.
• Ensure on-time delivery of equipment and adherence to project schedules and codes.

Skills

PM software

Cost projection

Scheduling

Budget analysis

Financial analysis

Healthcare construction

OSHA 30

Healthcare systems knowledge

Education

BS in construction management/engineering/related

Tools

CAD systems

MS Project

Job description

MEP Manager II (Austin, TX) - Austin Commercial

Locations

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Austin, TX
Austin, TX, USA

• Project Management
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MEPMA035314

Description

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career as one of the leading industry’s construction firms? Austin Commercial is currently seeking an MEP Manager II for a large healthcare project in Austin, TX. We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vest of interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!

The purpose of the MEP Manager II position is to provide oversight and coordination for the installation of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sheet metal, insulation, sprinkler, and life safety systems on Austin Commercial projects. This role works closely with project teams and trade partners to ensure systems are installed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project schedules, quality standards, and project requirements.

Functional Areas of Responsibility

• MEP trade coordination / space management / constructability studies
• Certificate of occupancy management
• Review of subcontractor submittals
• Compliance with building codes
• Relations with city Inspectors
• Review of proposed pricing change

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates the complexity of the mechanical/electrical design and estimates both the construction costs and maintenance. Ensures the constructability of the design and compatibility with local building codes.
• Serves as a technical resource in meetings with owners and architects.
• Discusses the mechanical/electrical systems within the building in technical terms, explaining fully any anticipated difficulties with the plans.
• Attends weekly meetings with owners, architects, and subcontractors.
• Outlines work to be performed by the mechanical and electrical subcontractors, phasing of work, problems encountered in scheduling, quality of work, etc. May hold separate meetings with mechanical/electrical contractors as necessary.
• Ensures that the subcontractors submit all mechanical/electrical shop drawings in a timely manner. Examines all shop drawings for completeness. Responsible for on-time delivery of equipment.
• Responsible for the complete coordination of MEP scope. Utilizes overlay system or CAD system to prevent potential space requirement problems.
• Coordinates shop drawings between subcontractors.
• Mechanical and Plumbing – Checks all shop drawings for routing, dimensions of toilet rooms, etc. Checks all mechanical, plumbing and piping as it is being installed.
• Responsible for QA/QC of mechanical systems. Ensures that mechanical rough-ins are installed in a timely manner.
• Electrical – Checks shop drawings for rough-ins in slabs, main switchgear
  layout, riser diagrams, placement of emergency generator equipment, etc.
• Performs detailed inspections of work in progress to ensure quality of
  installation, timely installation of rough- ins and compliance of the system. Meetsregularly with city electrical inspectors and inspects work in progress.
• Responsible for on-time delivery of equipment.
• Fire Sprinkler System – Establishes contact early with city fire department
  inspectors; inviting them to inspect work in progress. Reviews all shop drawings and ensures their adequacy and completeness to meet local codes.
• Coordinates tamper and flow switches with the fire alarm system. Inspects all work in progress for quality and completeness.
• Life Safety Systems – Inspects and coordinates the installation of all life safety systems, smoke evacuation systems, pressurized portions of the building, fire control centers, building and elevator distress communication systems, fire extinguishers, etc. Manages certificate of occupancy requirements for these systems.
• Reviews proposed changes to confirm they are accurate for cost and schedule impact. Resolves any technical problems encountered with the
  architect.
• Reviews all pay requests from subcontractors and ensures that they are proper and timely. Resolves any problems encountered in payments to subcontractors.
• Acts as a liaison between owners, architects, general contractors and all associated disciplines.

Requirements:

• B.S. in construction management/science, engineering, or related field

8+ years of comparable MEP experience with a general contractor, electrical contractor, or mechanical contractor is required.

• Healthcare construction experience with low-voltage systems such as nurse call, fire alarm, access control, security, and communications infrastructure is preferred.
• Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required (may obtain within first year of employment)
• Proficient in project manager software
• Proficient with cost projection, scheduling, financial analysis, budget reviews and labor reports

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Austin Commercial

Become an owner of one of North America's most respected and fastest-growing commercial construction firms! Austin Commercial’s employee-owners put our expertise to work in regional and national operations, building iconic projects that set the bar in our industry. Whether world-class airports and aviation facilities, technologically advanced healthcare facilities, cutting-edge educational and research facilities, professional sports stadiums, high-rises, hospitality, and other leading commercial markets, Austin’s industry expertise and ingenuity are second to none. Become an employee-owner today, grow your career, and put your skills to work at Austin Commercial.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/commercial.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

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