Position Summary: The Wet Mechanical Construction Manager will work within the Construction Management department and will report to the Mechanical Program Manager. They will work closely with design professionals, clients, subcontractors, and craftspeople to address complex mechanical coordination issues. The Wet Mechanical Construction Manager will manage the Mechanical Team and lead our onsite Mechanical quality control efforts for large hi-tech projects. This position will be fully at the project site.
Salary: $100,000 – $150,000 annually, depending on experience.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Oversee mechanical subcontractor and vendor installation work daily to ensure they are maintaining their installation schedule and support system startup and commissioning activities.
- Interface between Area Construction Managers and multiple subcontractors to assist in coordinating mechanical and electrical system startups.
- Verify all documentation is complete, and ensure equipment being prepared for startup is construction complete and can safely be started.
- Coordinate wet mechanical systems with civil, architectural, and structural elements within the overall project design.
- Organize and facilitate training of clients’ personnel in the operations and maintenance of wet mechanical systems.
- Run startup meetings involving Area Construction Managers, design team members, multiple subcontractors, local utility agencies, and owners to coordinate/drive wet mechanical system start up activities.
- Review and process project submittal information and coordinate between multiple submittals to ensure the accuracy and functionality of each component of the various wet mechanical systems.
- Receive and distribute requests for information (RFI) and change in scope documents issued by other team members.
- Field survey of control lines and benchmarks.
- Be the technical advisor at the onsite field construction office.
- Assist in estimating mechanical budgets and managing mechanical team project staffing.
- Secure mechanical subcontractors and equipment buyout and manage mechanical subcontractor contracts and contract modifications.
Qualifications:
Position Related Skills
- Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point and Teams), and have a general understanding of working within a computer network.
- Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E-Builder, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Primavera Project Planner (P6).
- Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.
- Training in design and construction document reading, design specifications, survey theory and techniques.
- Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method. Familiar with CSI specification system for construction.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all aspects of mechanical construction.
- Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills.
- Ability to work well and maintain a cooperative attitude through high-pressure situations.
- Excellent time-management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by phone calls and questions on work in progress.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.
- Ability to work closely with variety of trade and craft people in a field work situation. Patience and professionalism are essential.
- Must be a strong team player with the ability to collaborate with various personnel within and across departments and at all levels of leadership.
- Work schedule must be flexible to allow extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences.
Professional Experience and Education
- A minimum of five (5) years of wet mechanical construction experience required.
- Specific experience in industrial and/or hi-tech semiconductor manufacturing projects is preferred.
- Hydronics experience highly preferred.
- LEED Accredited Professional, or the ability to become accredited within eighteen (18) months preferred.
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent degree and/or equivalent field work experience required.
- Education background in materials and methods of construction.