MEP Project Manager

At Unispace, we are committed to transforming workplaces to meet the diverse needs of today’s dynamic global brands. Our agile, end-to-end approach is delivered seamlessly across borders, fueled by strong client partnerships and supported by insightful workplace intelligence and innovative technology.

We believe that everyone deserves to work in an environment that inspires productivity, fosters peak performance, and promotes overall well-being. Across our 48 global studios, we recognize that positive work environments cultivate open, collaborative, and supportive cultures, enriched by the contributions of independent and motivated individuals from all backgrounds.

While our core business revolves around strategizing, designing, and building workplaces for some of the world's leading brands, we understand that our people are our greatest asset. We prioritize their growth and well-being through a comprehensive Employee Value Proposition program that includes rewards and recognition, career development opportunities, and a strong focus on mental and physical well-being.

To further support our team, we embrace flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working options that empower our employees to balance in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility. This approach not only enhances work-life balance but also allows us to harness the full potential of our diverse and talented workforce.

The Senior MEP Project Manager is responsible for the daily management, supervision and coordination of the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and elevator subcontractors, and successful completion of construction projects to meet time and cost objectives with respect to contracting, scheduling, estimating, bidding and contract administration functions. Leverages advanced technical expertise to manage complex aspects of the project and is accountable for the resolution of issues requiring the application of specialized knowledge in high risk trades.

Responsibilities include but not limited to

• The MEP Project Manager is responsible for the daily management, supervision and coordination of the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and elevator subcontractors, and successful completion of construction projects to meet time and cost objectives with respect to contracting, scheduling, estimating, bidding and contract administration functions
• Leverages advanced technical expertise to manage complex aspects of the project and is accountable for the resolution of issues requiring the application of specialized knowledge in high risk trades
• Maintains a robust understanding of safety requirements for all aspects of the site, including pre-planning, monitoring of construction activities and site conditions, and taking corrective actions to non-compliant work
• Driving the Unispace EHS initiatives on a daily basis with the trades/subcontractors
• Utilizes technical expertise to solve problems
• Seeks out and secures advanced resources when additional expertise is required
• May instruct, coach and/or direct the day-to-day activities/assignments of others without management responsibility for Unispace employees
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and experience in a specialized field and leverages such knowledge to the cost planning and procurement strategy during the preconstruction effort
• Ensures key stakeholders are adequately briefed and engaged, and regularly updates them on progress and issues
• Assists in establishing the design management process across the project
• Understands the impact of current design related issues on the overall project plan
• Takes personal accountability for addressing concerns relating to compliance implications for the team or project
• Promotes the growth and development of client, consultant, subcontractor, and vendor relationships
• Works closely with Business Development and/or the Project Executive to support the identification, pursuit and acquisition of new work and/or repeat work from clients
• Delivers to quality expectations by understanding their own and others' deliverables, consistently monitoring and testing quality of work in progress
• Uses judgement to adjust priorities and approach, determining alternative processes in response to changing drivers to ensure on time, cost effective and high quality delivery
• Translates head contract provisions into specific project subcontractor and supplier contracts
• Understands the cost interdependencies of the project and how best to manage these e.g. attendance costs for contractors, financial implication of overlapping work
• Quickly identifies and manages temporary works and safety, financial risks and opportunities, including variations against budget and forecast
• Has detailed a