Overview

The MEP Construction Manager is responsible for assisting in the planning, development, and construction of buildings, the redevelopment of buildings and major construction projects and tenant improvement projects within the managed portfolio. His/her primary focus is on the design, installation, testing, commissioning and initial operation of the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems associated with new and assigned projects, and the numerous systems that support the MEP within these projects. He/she is responsible for the review of preliminary and construction drawings and specifications, and making reports to the assigned construction manager, project manager, and Director of Building Services. In addition to the aforementioned duties, he/she serves as the primary in house consultant for MEP systems and provides guidance and assistance to the Director of Building Services, property managers, and building engineers as needed in the management and operation of the management portfolio. In this capacity he/she serves as a trouble-shooter for problems with MEP systems, provides training and skills development for all assigned engineering staff and periodic inspections of building systems to ensure that the buildings are operating as designed.

The MEP Construction Manager reports to SVP Development and works in support of the SVP of Technology and Engineering.

Responsibilities

Development and Construction Project Support

• Partner with the development and construction teams to identify and select appropriate building systems for new projects
• Review the Standards with design engineers, specifically related to MEP items
• Review preliminary construction drawings, bid sets, and construction drawings for new projects, advising responsible parties of anticipated problems and recommendations particularly with regard to MEP systems.
• Provide other support in the pre-construction phase of development as requested.
• Review specifications for new projects and make recommendations for changes.
• Review submittals and provide recommendations to accept or reject specific MEP systems.
• Review submittals for acceptability and make appropriate recommendations to the project team.
• Review RFI’s for acceptability and make appropriate recommendations to the project team.
• Review other construction documents, drawings and specifications for construction projects as requested by Property Management, other engineers, project and construction managers, etc.
• Review tenant improvement project drawings and specifications to confirm appropriate tie-ins to building systems.
• Regularly walk the project site to ensure installation meets design specifications and develop an issues list for items needing correction by the project team.
• Review and approve commissioning procedures as prepared by the Project Commissioning Agent.
• Participate in the commissioning of all building systems in partnership with the project Commissioning Agent.
• Commission and review all MEP equipment on the project.
• Review change orders and recommendations for change that affect MEP systems.
• Ensure the receipt of final permits, manuals, as built drawings, etc. at the completion of the construction project.
• Transition project from construction to operations with appropriate overlap to ensure operating engineer and building staff are fully knowledgeable of system operations.

Qualifications

• The MEP Construction Manager must be a leader with the integrity to set a superior example of both technical skills and interpersonal relationships.
• He/she is expected to be technically competent and the most knowledgeable company resource in their field and is expected to routinely keep abreast of new developments, equipment and procedures in building operations.
• Communication skills, the ability to organize and a willingness to follow through are essential qualifications for this position.
• It is preferred for one to possess a high school diploma and at least five years of construction experience in order to fill this position.
• It is also desired that one be a certified commissioning agent.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person