MEP Project Manager (Data Center Construction)

True North Consultants, Inc.; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking an MEP Project Manager to lead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing coordination on a Vernon, TX project with travel.

You will guide project teams, manage budgets, schedules, and QA/QC, and serve as the primary liaison between clients and the construction team to ensure delivery on time and within scope. The role requires five years of construction management experience, with proven ability to manage large trades and safety programs, develop scopes, and

Qualifications

• Five (5) years minimum construction management experience.
• Experience managing trades valued at $50MM.
• Experience implementing large/complex safety plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead in administering the safety program for the project.
• Coordinate and ensure availability of trades, materials, and equipment to construct the project.
• Oversee subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to support schedule delivery and scope.
• Perform QA/QC to meet project specs and quality standards.
• Communicate daily progress and project status to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

PMP certification preferred

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Excel

Word

Job description

MEP Project Manager

Location: Vernon, TX - Traveling

Job Summary:

The MEP Project Manager develops, coordinates, implements, and manages all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing facets necessary to construct the project on time, within budget, and to the client’s satisfaction. The PM provides leadership and serves as the liaison between project team members and the client to promote the interest of both the company and the client in all matters. The PM is the primary leader for the construction project and is charged with utilizing their experience and knowledge to make expeditious decisions, model efficiency and run projects efficiently.

Primary Duties:

• Leading in administering the safety program for the project
• Ensuring superintendents have the necessary trades, materials, and equipment available to efficiently construct the project
• Overseeing subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, etc. to support project schedule delivery and scope of work commitments
• Performing and overseeing of project specific QA/QC practices to ensure project delivered to project specifications and standards of quality
• Completing and communicating daily reports of activities that were scheduled and competed, along with other communications regarding the project’s progress to all stakeholders
• Completing walk-throughs of the site to ensure safety, cleanliness, and standards are maintained
• Identifying and resolving field and design issues
• Leading meetings to coordinate work and manage labor concerns
• Representing the site team in owners’ meetings
• Developing and maintaining the site logistics plan for the project in conjunction with the General Superintendent
• Developing scopes of work for each subcontractor
• Performing constructability reviews
• Arranging and leading preconstruction meetings with all subcontractors prior to beginning each phase of work
• Tracking field progress against the “plan,” assisting in the development of the recovery plans if necessary
• Participating in ensuring quality control is in accordance with the established project quality assurance program
• Scheduling and leading the project close-out process
• Coordinating punch list items and procedures
• Managing of the project permit process
• Participating in the development of strategic plans including VDC
• Demonstrate the company’s Core Values and Principles
• Safety Responsibilities and Expectations
• Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work in accordance with the established Safety Procedures and Work Practices
• Report all incidents, near hits and hazards to management.
• Required to wear and maintain personal PPE.
• Advise fellow employees of hazardous situations.
• Participate in workplace inspections.
• Comply with statutory requirements, including duty of care.
• Participate in required and/or assigned training.
• Provide suggestions to improve Safety.
• Present a mature approach to working safely.
• Attend prestart and Safety meetings and contribute.
• Assists with administering the site safety program as required and ensuring Trade Partner compliance with OSHA standards and Site Specific Requirements and all applicable safety codes and regulations.
• Other related duties as needed and assigned by Management in support of the successful completion of the project.

Qualifications:

• An undergraduate University degree or higher (preferably in Construction Management, Engineering, or a closely related field) is preferred
• Other relevant education, training or work experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of five (5) years construction management experience
• Experience in managing trades valued at $50MM
• Experience with large / complex safety plan implementation
• PMP certified preferred

Requirements:

• Strong working knowledge of programs such as Primavera, Excel, Word, and MS Project
• Experience with large / complex safety plan implementation
• A proven track record of organizing project teams to accomplish project goals
• Effective negotiation and contract management skills to represent the company with the Client
• Experience in managing a project using established methods of cost reporting, i.e. cash flow, safety, cost, schedule, VDC
• Extensive knowledge of all facets of construction

A proven track record of organizing project team to accomplish project goals

Understand contract types and terms, i.e. General Conditions, Burn Rates, Fee Analysis,

Understand various insurance programs, i.e. SDI, BR policies, OCIP, CCIP