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MEP Manager at Gilbane Building Company

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Job Description



MEP Manager

Job Locations

US-NC-Charlotte - US-NC-Raleigh - US-VA-Richmond - US-FL-Tampa - US-GA-Atlanta - US-FL-Orlando

Requisition ID

9

Category

Superintendent

Overview

Are you a technically savvy communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys tackling complex projects? Gilbane is looking for an experienced MEP Manager to lead the MEP execution process, oversee MEP staff, and manage a large-scale construction project-potentially serving as the project manager on MEP-heavy builds. This role is primarily site-based in Charlotte, NC, with occasional office visits for meetings and training. We're also open to candidates from the Southeast willing to travel 100%. Who are we? 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
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experienceKNOWLEDGE, 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 attitudeGilbane 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 Affirmative 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. Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.

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