Mechanical Construction Manager

Do you have 7 to 10 years of experience guiding higher education construction and facilities projects involving HVAC systems, building automation, campus utilities, and related mechanical systems while serving as a representative of the owner?

This opportunity is located in West Chester, PA

MBP is looking for a Mechanical Construction Manager to support higher education projects by providing guidance for planning, design, construction, and operations on a college campus. Candidates should bring strong mechanical systems and facilities experience and be ready to grow while serving on behalf of the client.

Serve as a representative of the owner on small, medium, and large construction projects within a higher education environment, acting as a key contact for client, designer, and contractor teams. Provide guidance on planning, design, construction, and facility operations for new construction and renovation projects involving HVAC systems, building automation, campus geothermal and central plant utility systems, plumbing systems, and other mechanical systems.

Exercise mature judgment to address program objectives and project requirements, provide recommendations to support cost, schedule, and quality targets, and work independently or as part of a multi-discipline team to support the client's goals.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitor workflows to verify timely submission, review, and approvals for project actions
• Track and expedite the resolution of critical issues, including reporting to the Owner
• Participate and/or lead progress meetings, prepare meeting minutes, or review minutes prepared by others to verify completeness and accuracy
• Document and track issues until resolution, collaborating with contractor, designer, and owner to resolve issues as they arise
• Manage design and construction related documentation, including preparing construction documents, project submittals, RFIs, record drawings, test reports, as-built plans, and other project-related documents for review and approval
• Review project schedules to verify they are complete, feasible, and reasonable; use of specific scheduling software (P6 and/or MS Project) is not required but desired
• Review and track progress against the accepted schedule
• Perform site walks to observe and document construction progress
• Provide quality management, including participation in preparatory/pre-installation meetings, and perform or oversee Quality Assurance (QA) inspections to verify that work is being performed in compliance with contract requirements
• Perform or oversee the preparation of daily field reports
• Review contractor monthly payment applications
• Review change order proposals for entitlement and price, including preparing independent estimates as necessary and leading or assisting in negotiations
• Coordinate and oversee third-party owner contractors
• Coordinate punchlist and acceptance with the designer and other project stakeholders
• Monitor and verify completion of closeout requirements, including owner training, operations and maintenance manuals, warranties, and stock materials
• Participate in company initiatives
• Participate in professional association meetings
• Stay abreast of new trends and innovations

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of related experience
• Evidence of progressive career development within the design and construction industry
• Demonstrated creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented engineering complexities
• Experience determining program objectives and requirements, organizing programs and projects, and developing standards and guidelines for diverse engineering activities
• Higher education environment experience supporting planning, design, construction, and operation of campus facilities involving HVAC systems and equipment, building automation systems, campus geothermal systems and other central plant utility systems, plumbing systems, and related mechanical systems for new construction and existing facility renovation projects

• High school or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), plus 15 years of related experience and/or education
• Bachelor’s degree in…