PROJECT MANAGER (MEP) - COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

Position Summary

From the ground up, Branch gets the job done.

Branch’s commercial construction division, Branch Builds, is one of the largest and most-respected construction management and general contracting firms in the mid-Atlantic and Southeast United States. Throughout the communities we serve, Branch designs and builds the buildings where you live, learn, work, and play.

Branch Builds is searching for a collaborative and driven Project Manager to join our well-established, growing company.  The Project Manager is responsible for driving projects to completion on time and within budget while providing an exceptional experience for our clients, as well as our design and subcontractor partners. 

Duties/Responsibilities

• Coordinate all Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) activities with the Superintendent and project team. 
• Responsible for project financial and change management associated with the MEP Scope of work.  
• Organize, understand, and maintain up-to-date contract documents. 
• Prepare the project construction schedule in conjunction with the Superintendent and required subcontractor input. 
• Coordinate the intent and implementation of the final project MEP budget. 
• Jointly, with estimating team members, review and issue all MEP subcontracts. 
• Prepare and maintain a master MEP submittal schedule and submittal log. 
• Receive, review, document, and administrate the resolution to all project-specific issues. 
• Assist the Superintendent in implementation and coordination of Branch on-site quality control and safety procedures. 
• Assist the Superintendent in implementation and management of Branch lean planning and scheduling processes. 

Duties/Responsibilities Cont.

• Receive, review, and process all MEP subcontractor Requests for Information and Requests for Proposal forms. 
• Lead BIM/coordination and manage the MEP trades and design team through the process 
• Manage the equipment start-up, commissioning and owner training requirements for MEP systems. 
• Prepare and distribute all MEP subcontractor Change Orders and associated budget revisions. 
• Oversight of all MEP project administrative logs and close-out activities. 
• Drive the importance of a safety-first mindset to everyone touching the project. 
• Comfortable managing multiple MEP projects at varying stages within a lifecycle. 
• Foster and cultivate a team culture that aligns with Branch’s mission and values. 
• Exhibits Branch’s commitment to excellence through meeting and exceeding both internal and external client and other project stakeholders’ expectations and displaying only the utmost integrity. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications/Education: 

• B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field position or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Extensive experience and knowledge of Construction estimating, means and methods, accounting, document administration, and a thorough understanding of industry practices. 
• Application of LEED certifications is preferred. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required. 

 

Preferred Qualifications/Education: 

• 5-7 years of industry experience, preferably in general contracting or MEP trades 
• Previous experience managing employees preferred. 
• Experience with MS Project, Vista, Procore, and Bluebeam preferred. 

Competencies

Interpersonal SkillsCustomer ServiceDecision Making/JudgmentProject ManagementDelivering High Quality Work

Travel

Some periodic travel will be required. 

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will potentially supervise three or more employees.

Physical Demands

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