MEP Design Phase Manager

Position: MEP Design Phase Manager I
Job-: MEP Project Management

Location:

Minneapolis, MN, United States

Schedule:

Full time Posted: MEP Design Phase Manager SUMMARY Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced MEP Design Phase Manager that will provide expertise for electrical design phase activities for one or more concurrent commercial projects inclusive of project estimating, business partner selection, preliminary schedule, design development, quality control and planning for the commissioning of the MEP scope of work.

RESPONSIBILITIES Manage the design process

Work closely with customers/owners to define completed project expectations, including key factors to focus on within the design phase

Facilitate the solicitation, selection, and contracting with designers for design build projects

Develop and/or lead the preparation and presentation of project proposals

Develop detailed project design phase and baseline construction schedules

Conduct detailed construction planning, including contract manual, subcontractor selections, MWD/BE participation, trade and site utilization planning, disruption avoidance planning, owner direct purchase planning, all within principles of Lean Design Delivery and utilization of BIM/VDC technology

Lead design team members in facilitating designs incorporating constructability, logistics solutions, identifying customers’ expectations, and critical success factors, providing meaningful input to project’s programming and conceptual design activities.

Lead estimating team members in development of technical design aspects of project including drawing, specifications, and scheduling, in addition to cost documentation.

Manage costs of the design phase, including estimate preparation, technical estimating, valued engineering, life-cycle analysis and budgetary/financial management

Ensure regulatory approvals are obtained and risk management requirements are met for insurance, bonding, owner contract, and subcontractor T & CsImplement LEED tracking and analysis

Oversight and supervision of design phase team members

Mentor Design Phase Engineers and encourage career development and growth

Ensure team members have resources and support

Provide work direction and performance evaluations

Identify hiring needs and participate in hiring, discipline, and dismissal decisions if needed Model and set the tone for exceptional customer relations, gathering feedback and clarification during design process, as well as identifying future projects and collaboration

Manage site work and logistics efficiently, providing suggestions for improvementQUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Construction Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent field

Minimum 10 years of construction experience, preferably with a Mechanical or Electrical Contractor Minimum five years of estimating or on-site project management experience, with one to two years as a Preconstruction Manager Strong cross-cultural relationship building and influencing abilities at all organizational levels

Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, initiative, and teamwork skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Thorough knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and low-voltage systems

Working knowledge of construction equipment, techniques, scheduling, cost control, drawings, specifications, and standards

Active listening skills and effective communication

Ability to travel up to 70%
Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plansA few benefits offered include: (for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)
Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage Dental plan 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match

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