MEP Manager

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MEP Manager

Field Operations - Houston, TX

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is one of America's premier commercial construction companies. Our reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on building high-performing teams that collaborate with clients and industry partners starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. With offices and employees nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types including healthcare, education, renewable energy, marine, water/wastewater, commercial office and retail, hospitality/entertainment and airports. Originally founded as a family business in 1864, today we are proud to be 100 percent employee-owned.

The Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Manager leads the effort in coordinating the specific trades, as well as other related trades, with the rest of the project team. This position works with the Preconstruction and Project Managers and teams to ensure successful buyout and completion of trade work.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Estimating with Bidding and Preconstruction, defining/developing scope of work for MEP and evaluating subsequent bids

• Review Contract Documents, making suggestions/modifications as they relate to the MEP trades

• Manage and lead MEP subcontractors throughout duration of the project (from Groundbreaking through Commissioning and Turnover to Owner)

• Assist Scheduling department with developing detailed CPM schedules for all MEP installation activities, including cost and resource loading

• Develop an MEP Schedule of Values and assist in billing process

• Work with Superintendent on project logistics and temporary facility plans

• Review and approve material and equipment for MEP systems prior to installation

• Monitor the installation and start-up of MEP systems and commissioning of project with Engineer & Owner

• Coordinate activities, materials procurement and other related activities with Project Manager and Field Staff

• Communicate progress and prepare appropriate reports as needed by Project Manager, Project Director, Owner's Rep, Architect, etc.

• Represent McCarthy in regards to the MEP process at weekly Owner's meetings

• Supervise, develop and mentor MEP Project Engineers

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Construction/MEP Coordination

• Thorough knowledge of all mechanical, electrical plumbing and low-voltage systems

• General understanding of Building Codes, Mechanical Codes, Electrical Codes and Plumbing Codes as they relate to commercial construction

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management or Engineering a plus

• General knowledge of construction principles/practices required

• Experienced dealing with MEP subcontracts and subcontractors

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.