Senior MEP Project Executive: Lead Complex Construction

Turner Construction Company; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction firm in Augusta, GA is seeking an experienced MEP Lead to coordinate all phases of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work on complex construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, over 15 years of experience, and strong leadership and analytical skills. Responsibilities include managing project teams, developing operational plans, and ensuring adherence to safety and compliance standards. This is a salaried position with a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of related MEP and/or Special Systems experience.
• Ability to interpret contract documents and project schedules.
• Experience in broad and complex construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and coordinate MEP work on construction projects.
• Develop operational plans for MEP work coordination.
• Guide project teams to adopt business ethics and compliance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Division:	Augusta
Project Location(s):	Augusta, GA 30901 USA
Minimum Years Experience:
Travel Involved:
Job Type:	Regular
Job Classification:	Experienced
Education:
Job Family:	Construction
Compensation:	Salaried Exempt

If you picture yourself doing great things that make adifference in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be. TurnerConstruction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractorwith a 120-year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10of the world's 100 tallest buildings.

Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusiveenvironment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at alllevels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential.Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in the world. The technicalexpertise of our people makes us a recognized leader in many markets. Ourprojects are well known. Our people set us apart. We inspire greatness. Can youpicture yourself at Turner? If so, apply and let’s do great thingstogether!

Position Description:Lead, manage, and coordinate all phases of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) work on one or more construction projects of significant complexity and scale from preconstruction through to closeout. Oversee project team, risk, and operations to ensure success.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Develop operational plans for coordinating and implementing all phases of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) work for one or concurrent construction projects of significant complexity and scale from preconstruction through closeout./li>
• Lead multiple MEP disciplines through preconstruction process and facilitate project launch and to convey strategic MEP system design and operations considerations./li>
• Partner, champion, support and validate opportunities to collaborate with other Turner entities and resources to optimize project operations and increase service offerings and capabilities./li>
• Facilitate effective communication, collaboration, and alignment of project teams to support project goals and priorities./li>
• Engage with project team regularly on project site to maintain continuity with project activities throughout all phases, set expectations and clearly define roles and responsibilities, serve as resource to help resolve project matters, and guide teams to implement company initiatives and adopt technologies./li>
• Guide project teams and stakeholders to adopt Turner business ethics and compliance programs./li>
• Know and understand project contract obligations (e.g., notice provisions, right to stop work) and manage expectations and uphold obligations with project team and stakeholders throughout life of project. Provide leadership for risk evaluations, contract negotiations, fees and pricing decisions./li>
• Develop and maintain long-lasting relationships with clients, design community, Trades/subcontractors, and organizations to enhance future business development opportunities./li>
• Provide leadership to develop high performing teams, foster supportive environment of diversity and inclusion, and promote Active Caring philosophy with teams, Trades/subcontractors, and clients for all to demonstrate highest standards of care for each other./li>
• Serve as subject matter expert to guide and support development of specialty MEP construction expertise and knowledge across projects. Follow employee developmental progress throughout project assignments to promote training and education to enhance career development./li>
• Provide overall MEP team leadership, supervise managers across disciplines, deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with development needs./li>
• Collaborate with Operations Managers and/or Construction Executive to manage workforce planning for staff capacity in support of specific project demands, and review plans with project, Resource Officer, and Human Resources (HR) leaderships teams./li>
• Oversee Turner’s most current standard practices for operational excellence are in place and hold entire MEP team accountable to adopt and adhere to standards; this includes, but is not limited to: Safety, Project Launch, Production Control System, Scheduling, Engineering, Commissioning, and Quality./li>
• Oversee development of master project schedule for MEP components and manage its implementation/li>
• Develop, with Construction Executive, Master Production Plan schedule and oversee detailed production planning with Turner staff and subcontractors in accordance with schedule.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field of study, with minimum of 15 years of related Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing (MEP) and/or Special Systems experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Ability to interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
• Broad scope and significant complexity of construction project experience with progressive responsibility for MEP with an increasing scale
• Well-rounded construction experience in both project and office positions, including Preconstruction, Procurement, Engineering, Superintendent, Scheduling, and with supervision responsibilities
• Advance knowledge of MEP innovation, trends, and key technical relationships
• Extensive knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, and Trade practices
• Advanced knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, engineering principles and techniques, and risk management
• Demonstrate elements of emotional intelligence including self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, and relationship management
• In depth critical thinking and analytical skills to address and resolve complex problems
• Adept to lead and manage through ambiguity and changing environments and demands
• Leadership skills and management experience, able to mentor, guide, and develop teams, delegate work, observe performance, and deliver feedback
• Executive presence and presentation delivery skills with effective negotiation skills
• Ability to lead confidential discussions, influence leadership decision-making, determine direction, and prioritize responsibilities
• Experience implementing continuous improvement concepts, methodology, and tools

  Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performance of the required duties may require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee regularly travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

  Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.