MEP Project Manager

Overview

McGraw Kokosing is a leading MEP and industrial maintenance contractor based in Middletown, OH. With extensive capabilities that include off-site manufacturing and assembly, pipe fabrication and installation, electrical and instrumentation, structural steel erection, rigging, and equipment setting, we are committed to delivering best-in-class solutions to our clients. Serving a diverse range of industries including steel, power, oil and gas, data center, and food and beverage, McGraw Kokosing provides comprehensive services such as planned plant outages, emergency maintenance, and capital improvement projects for both new and existing facilities.

Since partnering with Kokosing Industrial in 1992, we have consistently prioritized safety and quality, striving to lead the industry in delivering exceptional results for our customers. Additionally, our preconstruction services include risk assessments, budget validation, 3D modeling, and more, ensuring that we meet and exceed our clients  expectations every step of the way.

• Plans, directs, and coordinates construction activities for mechanical and electrical industrial projects.
• Projects include Steel/Manufacturing, Power, Data Centers, and various MEP-related projects across multiple industries and clients.
• Typically oversee one large project or multiple smaller projects.
• Ensure project goals are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters, personally or through subordinate supervision.
• Manage Project Engineers, Superintendents, and Foremen who supervise construction employees, with overall direction and evaluation of the team.

• Initiate and maintain liaison with prime clients to facilitate construction activities.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within corporate policy.
• Confer with project staff to outline work plans, assign duties/responsibilities and authority.
• Establish work plans and staffing for each phase of the project and arrange recruitment or assignment of personnel.
• Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure work progresses on schedule and within budget.
• Review project proposals or plans to determine timeframe, funding limitations, procedures, staffing requirements, and available resources.
• Review status reports and modify schedules/plans as needed.
• Prepare project reports for management, clients, or others.
• Provide technical advice and resolve problems; coordinate with governmental agencies and subcontractors.
• Understand and execute CPM-based project schedules; monitor and control construction through on-site supervision to ensure safety, schedule, and budget compliance.
• Represent the company in Owner progress meetings.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts and be responsible for project profit or loss.
• Lead project team in daily field coordination meetings, weekly block schedule meetings, and monthly safety kickoff meetings.
• Mentor and assist with career development of other team members.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction and any other duties assigned.

• Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing/hiring, training, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding/disciplining, and addressing/or resolving complaints.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or construction management
• PE credentialing is not required but is a strong plus
• 10+ years’ experience/knowledge of construction, design, finance, and management required

• Understand and interpret safety laws and company policies/standards.
• Apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices and their impact on project activities.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• Business-oriented mindset with the ability to interface and communicate effectively with others.

McGraw Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life, and disability insurance. We also provide competitive incentives to eligible team members, such as paid time off and 401K with match to reward our team members for staying committed to our customers and keeping safety a priority.

McGraw Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.