Construction Manager - Fire Protection

The Fire Protection Construction Manager will manage the mechanical team and information from start to finish for large semiconductor projects. The Fire Protection Construction Manager will collaborate with design professionals, clients, subcontractors, and craftspeople to address complex mechanical coordination issues. This position is on the front line to aid in avoiding and solving technical problems that arise. The Fire Protection Construction Manager will lead our onsite mechanical quality control efforts, which will include document review during preconstruction through commissioning and punch list.

SALARY RANGE: $115,000 – $140,000 DOE + Incentives

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the fire protection mechanical subcontractors and vendors installation work daily to insure they are maintaining their installation schedule, support system startup and commissioning activities.
• Interpretation of construction documents, control sequences and technical manuals.
• Run startup meetings involving area Construction Managers, design team members, multiple subcontractors, local utility agencies and owners to coordinate/drive MEP system start up activities
• Interface between area Construction Managers and multiple subcontractors to assist in coordinating mechanical and electrical system startups
• Verify all documentation is complete and equipment being prepared for startup is construction complete and can be safely started
• Coordinate MEP 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 MEP systems
• Review and process project submittal information and coordinate between multiple submittals to ensure the accuracy and functionality of each component of the various MEP systems
• Receiving and distributing requests for information (RFI) and change in scope documents issued by other team members
• Organization, ensure completion and filing of record documents
• Field surveying layout of control lines and benchmarks
• Information storage and retrieval using a computer and other handheld electronic hardware.
• Technical advisor at onsite field construction office
• Work schedule must be flexible to allow extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences
• Assist in estimating mechanical budgets
• Secure mechanical subcontractor and equipment buyout
• Manage mechanical subcontractor contracts and contract modifications
• Oversee billing and schedule of values for mechanical subcontractors and vendors
• Assist with managing mechanical project staffing
• Write and publish meeting minutes, schedule graphs and activity checklists
• Provide clear communication verbally, written and electronically

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Standing/Walking/Sitting: Workday is combination of standing, walking, and sitting
• Legs: Must be able to climb stairs - 20% of day 
• Hands/Arms: Constant use of hands/fingers for mouse/keyboard/computer use 
• Vision: Visual acuity in near, mid, and far range. Color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, hand/eye coordination 
• Hearing: Sufficient to hear conversational levels in person and over the telephone and radio; sufficient to hear alarms on equipment 
• Speech: Sufficient to make oneself heard in person, speak in front of groups, and be understood over the telephone and radio 
• Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. Computer/drawings - minimal 
• Bending/Twisting: Minimal 
• Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Minimal 
• Constant mental alertness, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Must be able to work independently, make quick and effective decisions, and follow through on all assignments to meet required schedule
• Must use creativity, independent judgment, and organizational and problem-solving skills to determine the best method to accomplish desired results 
• Must be able to plan and organize work efficiently for maximum outcome
• Must possess strong organizational and computer use skills and have an elevated level of competency to read/write/speak English, interpret construction related documentation and communicate with coworkers 

 QUALIFICATIONS, SKLLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent degree and/or field work experience
• Education background in materials and methods of construction
• A minimum of five (5) years of plumbing and fire protection mechanical construction experience  
• Specific experience in industrial and/or hi-tech semiconductor types of project