MEP Manager

Job Description

Department : Project Management

Employment Type : Full Time

Location : Chicago, IL

Description

The MEP Manager is responsible for all office and field activities on a project involving the MEP Trades : Mechanical, Electrical Plumbing, Fire Protection, Low Voltage and Controls. The MEP Manager is to fully handle all aspects of these trades starting with the initial interface with owners & designers on system design. Responsibilities also include subcontractor bid solicitation and selection, submittals, coordination, field supervision, commissioning & close out. The MEP Manager reports to the Project Manager & Superintendent. The position is full time on the jobsite.

Key Responsibilities

• Detailed drawing & specification review and analysis.
• Facilitate discussions on designed systems with Owners & Design Engineers.
• Procure and provide alternative solutions for design and equipment.
• Lead the buyout process for all MEP subcontractors on the project. This shall include developing scope of work bid comparisons, reviewing and leveling bids of all subcontractors, conducting scope reviews, and awarding the selected subcontractor.
• Manage & review all MEP submittals to ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Manage the BIM coordination process & meetings as the operations lead. Manage the overall BIM coordination timeline & track BIM coordination progress, coordinate with the WEO BIM coordinator to help resolve any issues, track major clashes & design issues, and deconflict issues between trades as needed in BIM coordination meetings.
• Manage all RFIs related to MEP issues.
• Provide day-to-day field supervision and coordination for all work of MEP subcontractors.
• Scheduling : Determine the sequencing of work activities and manage subcontractors to follow the sequence. Provide input to the superintendent on MEP durations and sequencing.
• Monitor, review, and sign T&M field work order tickets from MEP subcontractors.
• Observe and report any safety concerns with any trade during jobsite walks.
• Manage the MEP trades to ensure QAQC and that the work performed meets the requirements of the drawings and specs and that all work is completed per their contract.
• Manage all MEP quality assurance & quality control for the project. Includes completing all necessary pre-install meetings, first delivery inspections, first installation inspections, pre-closure inspections, non-conformance items, field observations.
• Review all drawing changes issued for MEP design changes. Coordinate pricing requests with the Project Engineer and review all MEP subcontractor pricing for accuracy and completeness.
• Manage the startup & commissioning process to ensure all equipment startup and documentation is completed. Coordinate all required action items with the MEP Engineers and Commissioning Agent.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise