MEP Construction Project Manager

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

MBP is seeking leaders in the design and construction industry to support the delivery of complex projects and programs. Candidates should be located in the Washington/Baltimore DC metropolitan area and have 10 or more years of combined education and/or experience, with advanced knowledge and expertise in installing complex Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and/or related systems. Experience supporting the successful delivery of new and/or renovated laboratory, data center, and/or secure facilities with SCIFs is desired.

Candidates should demonstrate progressive career development and expertise in quality control, quality assurance, construction management, field engineering, or related fields.

Duties include providing pre-construction and on-site owner representation for medium- to large-scale construction projects, either as part of a team or working independently. Responsibilities include managing cost, schedule, and/or quality on behalf of the client/owner. Typical duties include:

• Working collaboratively with the project delivery team to proactively identify risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies.
• Reviewing project schedules to verify they are complete, feasible, and reasonable. Specific scheduling experience is not required, but it is desired.
• Reviewing and tracking progress against the accepted schedule.
• Participating and/or leading progress meetings. Preparing meeting minutes or reviewing minutes prepared by others to verify completeness and accuracy.
• Providing quality management, including participation in preparatory/pre-installation meetings, and performing or overseeing QA inspections to verify that work is performed in compliance with contract requirements.
• Documenting and tracking issues until resolution, working collaboratively with the contractor, designer, and owner to resolve issues as they arise.
• Reviewing change order proposals for entitlement and price, and leading or assisting in negotiations.
• Coordinating and overseeing commissioning agents and other third-party owner contractors.
• Coordinating punchlist and acceptance with the designer and other project stakeholders.
• Monitoring and verifying completion of closeout requirements, including owner training, operations and maintenance manuals, warranties, and stock materials.

• High school or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), plus 15 years of related experience and/or education.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field, plus 10 years of related experience.
• OSHA 30‑hour certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Basic mathematics, including computations based on field measurements.
• Considerable construction-related training or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the job.
• Knowledge of codes, materials, methods, and tools used in construction, repair, or renovation work.
• Preferred certifications include CQM (Construction Quality Management), CCM (Certified Construction Manager), Journeyman or Master certification/license.
• Knowledge of construction practices, principles of construction management and project controls, with working knowledge in scheduling, cost estimating, documentation, contract administration, and construction techniques.

• Ability to work independently and handle all aspects of a project, including client interface, technical issues, documentation, and reporting.
• Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues and situations.
• Ability to identify potential problems and derive recommended solutions from past experiences.
• Specialized expertise with quality assurance and quality control techniques.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, email, internet navigation, web‑based tools, and other specialized equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and contract specifications.
• Ability to communicate quality issues effectively and responsibly (verbally and in writing) with internal and external customers, such as contractors, owners, subconsultants, designers, architects, and fellow team members.
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