M&E Project Manager

Job Description

The M&E Project Manager is responsible for oversight of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades along with other relevant scopes of work including owner furnished equipment, fire alarm, security, BMS and EPMS. M&E PMs are involved with subcontractor and vendor management, communication with the client regarding construction activities, participation in the commissioning process and interface with the design and engineering team.

They work directly with the site project manager and project engineers to manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, quality control processes and closeout for all M&E trades. A successful M&E Project Manager must be technically sound, detail-oriented, collaborative, flexible and able to multitask with multiple scopes and projects simultaneously. They need to be able to troubleshoot and perform under pressure and maintain strict budgets and schedules.

They must be able to mentor and learn from other team members as well as maintain relationships with owners, coworkers, vendors, manufacturers, subcontractors, facilities personnel and design engineers.

• Work collaboratively with design and engineering teams to ensure projects are designed, procured, and constructed to meet the needs of the client.
• Participate in developing and monitoring milestone dates and progress schedules for M&E trades to ensure that the construction of the project parallels the master schedule.
• Work with the owner and construction team to determine ROJ (required on job) dates for major equipment and materials.
• Review shop drawings and submittals for compliance with the scope of work.
• Issue and manage required vendor and trade subcontracts and provide clear definitions of their related work responsibilities; review and approve subcontractor and vendor payment requests.
• Purchase and monitor the delivery of all needed materials and equipment for the project(s) to ensure optimum prices, quality, and conformance to specifications.
• On a weekly basis review progress and quality of work on site.
• Hold standing meetings with the installing subcontractors to review open issues, quality control, and any potential risks to the project.
• Oversee the rolling punch list and QA/QC plan implementation for M&E scopes of work.
• Hold subcontractors accountable for resolving issues in a timely fashion in accordance with the construction documents.
• Coordinate with the OFCI manager to participate in factory witness tests, track equipment status, and schedule delivery and startup with the vendors.
• Schedule and lead first in place reviews of each type of equipment or subsystem as it is installed. Include the design team, facilities team, and construction manager and document any issues along with formal signoff.
• Support the startup and commissioning process, working closely with the project Cx manager to lead meetings and organize the subcontractors and CxA.
• Anticipate client questions and successfully navigate difficult conversations regarding design, quality, means and methods, cost, or schedule.
• Prepare various reports to successfully manage M&E trades to include milestone schedules, procurement logs, cost studies, closeout matrices, etc.
• Assist in other duties as assigned, relevant to the achievement of the position’s and team’s objectives.

• Must have a minimum of 10 years relevant M&E design, management or commissioning experience in the industrial/mission critical arena.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• At least 5 years with mechanical and/or electrical responsibility on multiple projects.
• Must be proficient with a variety of related computer software applications including MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Project, Word), Bluebeam, Procore, BIM
  360 Field, etc.
• Able to read and interpret construction documents including equipment schedules and single line diagrams.
• Must demonstrate a working knowledge of various mechanical and electrical topologies.
• Proficient at discussing technical construction details with customers.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record in accordance with Fortis policy.

Work is performed on an active construction site. Role requires standing or walking for long periods of time. Utilize standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc. Communication with internal and external contacts, including speaking and hearing. May occasionally move equipment up to 50 lbs.

All Fortis positions require some level of driving.

Fortis Construction, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or any other protected categories. All qualified applicants are given an equal opportunity and selection decisions are based on job-related factors.