MEP Manager II (Houston, TX) - Austin Commercial

Austin Careers • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Austin Commercial is currently seeking a MEP Manager II for our Houston, TX Division. We set the standard for commercial construction and we are looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a stake in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It! The purpose of this job is to assist in the overall direction and control of the installation of all electrical, plumbing, mechanical, sheet metal, insulation, sprinkler systems, and life safety systems within Austin Commercial projects. Functional Areas of Responsibility MEP trade coordination / space management / constructability studies Certificate of occupancy management Review of subcontractor submittals Compliance with building codes Relations with city Inspectors Review of subcontractor proposed change pricing Kitchen, computer room, health final inspections

Requirements

• B.S. in construction management/science, engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of comparable MEP experience is required with a GC or mechanical contractor
• Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required (may obtain within first year of employment)
• Proficient in project manager software
• Proficient with cost projection, scheduling, financial analysis, budget reviews and labor reports
• Ability to build and manage high performing teams
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States.
• Austin Commercial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the complexity of the mechanical/electrical design and estimates both the construction costs and maintenance.
• Ensures the constructability of the design and compatibility with local building codes.
• Serves as a technical resource in meetings with owners and architects.
• Discusses the mechanical/electrical systems within the building in technical terms, explaining fully any anticipated difficulties with the plans.
• Attends weekly meetings with owners, architects, and subcontractors.
• Outlines work to be performed by the mechanical and electrical subcontractors, phasing of work, problems encountered in scheduling, quality of work, etc.
• May hold separate meetings with mechanical/electrical contractors as necessary.
• Ensures that the subcontractors submit all mechanical/electrical shop drawings in a timely manner.
• Examines all shop drawings for completeness.
• Responsible for on-time delivery of equipment.
• Responsible for the complete coordination of MEP scope.
• Utilizes overlay system or CAD system to prevent potential space requirement problems.
• Coordinates shop drawings between subcontractors.
• Mechanical and Plumbing – Checks all shop drawings for routing, dimensions of toilet rooms, etc.
• Checks all mechanical, plumbing and piping as it is being installed.
• Responsible for QA/QC of mechanical systems.
• Ensures that mechanical rough-ins are installed in a timely manner.
• Electrical – Checks shop drawings for rough-ins in slabs, main switchgear layout, riser diagrams, placement of emergency generator equipment, etc.
• Performs detailed inspections of work in progress to ensure quality of installation, timely installation of roughins and compliance of the system.
• Meets regularly with city electrical inspectors and inspects work in progress.
• Responsible for on-time delivery of equipment.
• Fire Sprinkler System – Establishes contact early with city fire department inspectors; inviting them to inspect work in progress.
• Reviews all shop drawings and ensures their adequacy and completeness to meet local codes.
• Coordinates tamper and flow switches with the fire alarm system.
• Inspects all work in progress for quality and completeness.
• Life Safety Systems – Inspects and coordinates the installation of all life safety systems, smoke evacuation systems, pressurized portions of the building, fire control centers, building and elevator distress communication systems, fire extinguishers, etc.
• Manages certificate of occupancy requirements for these systems.
• Reviews proposed changes to confirm they are accurate for cost and schedule impact.
• Resolves any technical problems encountered with the architect.
• Reviews all pay requests from subcontractors and ensures that they are proper and timely.
• Resolves any problems encountered in payments to subcontractors.
• Acts as a liaison between owners, architects, general contractors and all associated disciplines.

Benefits

• We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan.
• We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees