Senior MEP Project Manager (Cedar Rapids)

About Suffolk

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates and invests. Suffolk is an end-to-end business that provides value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging its core construction management services with vertical service lines that include real estate capital investment, design, self-perform construction services, technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies) and innovation research / development.

Suffolk Americas Contractor is a national company with more than $7.0 billion in annual revenue, 2,600 employees, and main offices in Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. Suffolk manages some of the most complex, sophisticated projects in the country, serving clients in every major industry sector, including healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, transportation / aviation, government, mission critical and commercial. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENRs list of Top CM-at-Risk Contractors. For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn , YouTube , and Instagram .

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The Role

The Mission Critical Center of Excellence manages billions of dollars in projects annually, specializing in data center and mission-critical construction for leading technology and telecommunications clients across the United States. Focused on fast-paced, MEP-intensive projects, the group is recognized for delivering complex solutions while offering significant opportunities for career advancement within the thriving mission-critical construction industry.

The MEP Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing, field inspections, problem solving, and coordinating all necessary Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection project resources and documentation throughout the entire project lifecycle. This includes the selection and management of MEP subcontractors, and the review, management, and administration of mechanical bid tabs / Exhibit Bs, MEP submittals, monthly MEP requisitions and change orders, and MEP contractor schedule / performance.

Responsibilities

• Review mechanical bid tabs and Exhibit B in contracts
• Interview and select sub-contractors for each project
• Manage day-to-day operations of MEP sub-contractors
• Review and approve MEP monthly requisitions and change orders
• Conduct site walks to monitor progress and update schedules
• Communicate directly with BIM / VDC personnel and Superintendents to ensure coordination aligns with project timelines
• Collaborate with the A / E team to resolve coordination issues
• Review all MEP submittals for accuracy and compliance
• Collect documentation from inspections and testing, based on project size
• Oversee MEP and FP contractors, as well as the Commissioning Agent
• Coordinate with Owners third-party MEP contractors and testing agencies
• Secure mechanical closeout documentation including as-builts, attic stock, and O&M manuals
• Facilitate multi-trade coordination (e.g., curtain wall with security, electrical, and door hardware)
• Develop and maintain equipment delivery logs; prioritize submittals for long-lead items
• Participate in weekly meetings with owners, subcontractors, coordination teams, and field staff
• Obtain approvals and sign-offs from Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
• Support retail and tenant fit-out activities as needed
• Create and manage work lists; complete MEP punch lists
• Organize owner training sessions and project turnover
• Liaise with public utility companies to meet project requirements including temporary services
• Direct and coordinate all parties for successful life safety inspections
• Ensure proper trade coordination and documentation such as verifying electrical requirements for mechanical systems and matching lighting / power plans

Qualifications

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and / or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

EEO Statement

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