MEP Design Phase Manager I - Preconstruction Manager

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced
MEP Design Phase Manager
who will be responsible for providing overall management direction and expertise for design phase activities for one or more concurrent 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.

• Provide input andparticipatein the identification, development,preparation and presentation for the acquisition of new projects
• Design Phase Management:
• Provide input andparticipatein the identification, development,preparation and presentation for the acquisition of new projects.
• Review MEP options, generate systems analysis, andprovidesystem options for a particularproject
• Providing meaningful input to the project’s programming and conceptual designactivities
• Coordinate life cycle cost analysis during MEP system selection
• Review documents from project award through buyout for system sizing, coordination, interface, and constructability andlogisticssolutions.
  
  Identify potential issues to appropriate engineering discipline
• Estimating:
• Provide and/orparticipatein value alternative development with dollarmagnitudes
• Participate in value alternative review sessions for mechanical and electricaldisciplines
• Present MEP estimate detail to clients and engineers
• Maintain mechanical and electrical historical costdata
• Prepare budgetary MEP estimates based upon program and schematic design information
• Business Partners:
• Assistbid team in analyzing market conditions and developing bidlist
• Lead and/orparticipatein MEP business partner selectionprocessincluding soliciting business partners, preparing estimate narratives (scope definition), coordinating design input, developingbid packages, proposal analysis, and finalselection.
• Provide consistent support for project team(s) and on-site MEP resources during construction to ensure scope, quality and schedule performance goalsestablishedduring design are met by our MEP business partners
• Evaluate mechanical and electrical changes from business partners
• Assist Project Manager in contract development for MEP business partners
• Integrating 3D/4D modeling technology into the preconstruction phase of the projects
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent field experience
• Minimum of 10 years of construction experience, preferably experience with a Mechanical, Electrical Contractor, or a Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing engineering firm
• Minimum of fiveyearsestimating or on-site project management experience in construction or 5yearsexperiencedesigning or project management at an engineering firm.
• Thorough knowledge of building Codes and their application in design and construction including, but not limited to, IBC, NFPA's, IMC, IFC, UFC, Energy Codesor the ability to read and understand them.
• Strong cross-cultural relationship building and influencing abilities internally and externally at all levelsof the organization
• Strong leadership, communication, problem solving, initiative and teamwork skills
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and low-voltagesystems
• Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, scheduling and cost control procedures,drawing sand specifications, and required standards
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
• Ability to travel up to 70%
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affimative Action plans and their intended use

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans thatincludesnoadditionalcost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays,…