MEPS Preconstruction Manager

Overview

Cahill Contractors is a majority family- and woman-owned general contractor that specializes in the construction of multi-family residential, education, hospitality, and other commercial projects. With offices in San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose, Cahill works throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Now in its fourth generation of family leadership, Cahill has been building lasting relationships and quality structures with integrity since 1911.

Cahill serves as a trusted partner to our clients, committed to their success from early in preconstruction through construction and beyond. Our employees take tremendous pride in their work and are consistently guided by Cahill’s five core values:
Safety, Integrity, Commitment, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement. Cahill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Summary: Working as part of the Preconstruction team, the MEPS Preconstruction Manager has a major role in developing MEPS options, estimates, value engineering ideas and constructability reviews; leading the MEPS bidding process including recommended subcontractor selection; actively coordinating Design-Build MEPS subcontractors during the design phase; and assisting the PM team in construction with MEPS issues as necessary.

Preconstruction

• Analysis of systems and options
• Conduct facility assessments and develop options during the conceptual stages of projects
• Perform design and constructability reviews to identify potential shortcomings or challenges with the proposed design. Where applicable, provide options to enhance the building systems
• Research and evaluate new technologies as the market evolves
• Understand the USGBC LEED process and other sustainability certifications and help develop approaches to maximize sustainability
• Where applicable, review customer energy usage and propose solutions to reduce operating costs
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations explaining MEP services and systems to clients
• Budgeting and procurement:
  Develop detailed and accurate MEPS budgets for all market segments — including Residential, Senior Living, Corporate, Education, and Community based projects;
  Track historical costs by market segment and building type
• Develop relationships with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers and owners
• Work with project managers, designers, and owners to procure MEP services and make recommended subcontractor selections
• Construction planning
• Be knowledgeable in BIM approaches and aid in high-level coordination when requested
• Identify any technical aspects of the mechanical, electrical and plumbing services that may affect construction progress or quality
• Identify and advise on long lead MEP items that may impact the construction schedule
• Organize and manage multiple preconstruction tasks and projects simultaneously

Construction

• While construction tasks remain the primary responsibility of the project teams, the MEPS Preconstruction Manager may be asked to provide MEPS expertise and assistance during construction. Possible areas of assistance include:
• Assisting with cost control, trade coordination, and scheduling
• Providing field observations and troubleshooting problems
• Reviewing complex MEPS change order requests
• Assisting in the commissioning process
• Advising on documentation and processes for LEED and other sustainability certifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related degree, from an accredited university is preferred. Five (5) to eight (8) years of project and construction experience with a mechanical or electrical contractor and/or engineering design firm is required. Additional skills include:

• Technical Knowledge - Knowledgeable of ASHRAE, SMACNA, NECA and other plumbing, mechanical and electrical codes to ensure MEPS installations meet quality and code standards. Understanding of low voltage electrical systems
• Sustainability - USGBC LEED Certification
• Software – MS Office, Bluebeam, Revit
• Organizational Skills – Strong organizational and time management skills with an attention to detail
• Communication – Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Teamwork – Effective and…