MEP Project Manager

MEP Project Manager

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The MEP Project Manager develops, coordinates, implements, and manages all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing facets necessary to construct the project on time, within budget, and to the client’s satisfaction. The PM provides leadership and serves as the liaison between project team members and the client to promote the interest of both Yates and the client in all matters. The PM is the primary leader for the construction project and is charged with utilizing their experience and knowledge to make expeditious decisions, model efficiency, and run projects efficiently.

Memphis, TN or Byhalia, MS

• Leading in administering the safety program for the project.
• Ensuring superintendents have the necessary trades, materials, and equipment available to efficiently construct the project.
• Overseeing subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, etc. to support project schedule delivery and scope of work commitments.
• Performing and overseeing project‑specific QA/QC practices to ensure project delivered to specifications and Yates’ standards of quality.
• Completing and communicating daily reports of activities that were scheduled and completed, along with other communications regarding the project’s progress to all stakeholders.
• Completing walk‑throughs of the site to ensure safety, cleanliness, and standards are maintained.
• Identifying and resolving field and design issues.
• Leading meetings to coordinate work and manage labor concerns.
• Representing the site team in owners’ meetings.
• Developing and maintaining the site logistics plan for the project in conjunction with the General Superintendent.
• Developing scopes of work for each subcontractor.
• Performing constructability reviews.
• Arranging and leading pre‑construction meetings with all subcontractors prior to beginning each phase of work.
• Tracking field progress against the plan and assisting in the development of recovery plans if necessary.
• Participating in ensuring quality control is in accordance with the established project quality assurance program.
• Scheduling and leading the project close‑out process.
• Coordinating punch list items and procedures.
• Managing the project permit process.
• Participating in the development of strategic plans including VDC.
• Demonstrating Yates Core Values and Principles.
• Following Yates Code of Conduct.
• Assuring safety responsibilities and expectations are met.

• Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work in accordance with the established Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices.
• Report all incidents, near hits and hazards to management.
• Required to wear and maintain personal PPE.
• Advise fellow employees of hazardous situations.
• Participate in workplace inspections.
• Comply with statutory requirements, including duty of care.
• Participate in required and/or assigned training.
• Provide suggestions to improve safety.
• Present a mature approach to working safely.
• Attend pre‑start and Safety meetings and contribute.
• Assist with administering the site safety program as required and ensuring Trade Partner compliance with OSHA standards and Yates Site Specific Requirements and all applicable safety codes and regulations.
• Other related duties as needed and assigned by Management in support of the successful completion of the project.

• Undergraduate university degree or higher (preferably in Construction Management, Engineering, or a closely related field). Other relevant education, training or work experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of five (5) years construction management experience.
• Experience in managing trades valued at $50MM.
• Experience with large / complex safety plan implementation.
• PMP certification preferred.

• Strong working knowledge of programs such as Primavera, Excel, Word, and MS Project.
• Proven track record of organizing project teams to accomplish project goals.
• Effective negotiation and contract management skills to represent the company with the client.
• Experience in managing a project using…