MEP Manager

Gilbane is seeking a MEP Manager to join the team and support a large industrial manufacturing project. This is a multi-year project with a pipeline of additional work in the area. The MEP Manager defines the MEP execution process, oversees all MEP staff and work on a single and sizeable construction project. The MEP Manager may be the Project Manager on projects that are predominantly MEP.

• Review and approve all MEP and Commissioning schedules
• Define and execute MEP subcontracting strategies including development of Scopes of Work for MEP bid packages and equipment
• Negotiate pricing and change orders with contractors and equipment manufacturers
• Perform MEP constructability (Review of P&ID’s) and coordination reviews of contract documents for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, process, and fire protection systems
• Provide guidance and approve the MEP Contractors schedule of values and invoices
• Ensure timely and proper execution of the MEP Coordination Process (BIM)
• Create project specific MEP quality plan (plant and process utilities) and verify its proper execution
• Perform site inspections for MEP compliance with contract documents
• Establish and implement controls to identify and correct negative trends affecting completion of the work in accordance with schedule, quality and safety expectations
• Ensure execution of MEP scopes of work in accordance with owner commissioning schedule
• Ensure timely completion of all IQ documents to support Owner OQ and PQ activities

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Communicate Effectively - Listen to understand and clearly convey information in all forms based on the audience to ensure shared meaning of the message
• Act Inclusively - Ensure that actions and behaviors are respectful; show empathy and treat others with dignity. Leverage capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse perspectives, abilities and motivation.
• Solve Problems - Identify, prioritize and implement alternatives for a solution.
• Demonstrate Agility/ Adaptability - Maintain effectiveness and adjust to change by exploring the rationale, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful. Create an atmosphere of open-mindedness to change.
• Drive for Results - Show passion and commitment while delivering on business outcomes. Create a sense of individual ownership and accountability.
• Champion Innovation - Identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value added, unique and differentiated solutions.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• BS or MS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 15 years related field experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10 years in a supervisory role on a $100 million construction project
• cGMP project experience preferred, especially process utilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Exhibits the skill sets to manage a large and complex single project that is predominately MEP
• Ability to manage and mentor less experienced staff members
• Strong scheduling skills and proficiency in P6, including pull planning and lean construction concepts
• Strong risk management skills
• Ability to create an environment where “safety first” is the culture and all trades people work with an incident and injury free attitude
• OSHA 30 hour certified

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 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.