MEP Design Phase Manager I

Mortenson is a builder, developer, and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction company serving markets including sports, renewable energy, data centers, and healthcare. The MEP Design Phase Manager will manage design-phase activities for one or more projects, including estimating, MEP system selection, business partner procurement, design coordination, quality control, and commissioning planning. The role also supports project teams during construction and leads MEP team members through coaching and performance management.

Responsibilities:

• Provide input and participate in the identification, development, preparation and presentation for the acquisition of new projects
• Design Phase Management:
• Provide input and participate in the identification, development, preparation and presentation for the acquisition of new projects
• Review MEP options, generate systems analysis, and provide system options for a particular project
• Providing meaningful input to the project’s programming and conceptual design activities
• Coordinate life cycle cost analysis during MEP system selection
• Review documents from project award through buyout for system sizing, coordination, interface, and constructability and logistics solutions. Identify potential issues to appropriate engineering discipline
• Estimating:
• Provide and/or participate in value alternative development with dollar magnitudes
• Participate in value alternative review sessions for mechanical and electrical disciplines
• Present MEP estimate detail to clients and engineers
• Maintain mechanical and electrical historical cost data
• Prepare budgetary MEP estimates based upon program and schematic design information
• Business Partners:
• Assist bid team in analyzing market conditions and developing bid list
• Lead and/or participate in MEP business partner selection process including soliciting business partners, preparing estimate narratives (scope definition), coordinating design input, developing bid packages, proposal analysis, and final selection
• Provide consistent support for project team(s) and on-site MEP resources during construction to ensure scope, quality and schedule performance goals established during 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

Requirements:

• 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 five years estimating or on-site project management experience in construction or 5 years experience designing 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 Codes or the ability to read and understand them
• Strong cross-cultural relationship building and influencing abilities internally and externally at all levels of the organization
• Strong leadership, communication, problem solving, initiative and teamwork skills
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and low-voltage systems
• Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, scheduling and cost control procedures, drawings and specifications, and required standards
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans and their intended use
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.)