MEP Systems Manager presso Haselden Construction

MEP Systems Manager

At Haselden Construction, our vision is to be a great builder, and our purpose is to fulfill our customers’ needs completely. Haselden’s team members take great pride in providing our customers with a superior level of service and our simple — but profound — purpose statement is top of mind for every project manager, superintendent, and team member – whether on the job site or when supporting the project from the main office. We offer a progressive, positive, and challenging — yet fun — work environment and cutting-edge tools to help you with career growth, personal development and achieving your maximum potential. Our extensive benefits program, dynamic team atmosphere and strong core values help create the best environment for our staff and the best service for our clients.

Company Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Savings Account
• Basic Life & AD&D 
• 401K Plan
• Flexible PTO 
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Team Member Bonus Program
• FMLA 

Job Summary:

Manages projects to provide technical support for the mechanical, plumbing, and electrical trades by working with clients, architects/engineers, subcontractors/suppliers to assist with design and manage costs for building projects; analyzes plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to assist with design, time, cost, and labor estimates for projects by performing the following duties.

Job Responsibilities:

Project Acquisition

• Supports Business Development in project acquisition including pre-planning, budgeting, and interviewing for requests for proposals.
• Attend pre-proposal meetings and perform site visits as required to assist in the preparation of requests for proposals.
• Develops conceptual MEP cost models to assist Owners with preliminary planning.
• Identifies, understands, and communicates potential business risk factors (general and special conditions, contracts, insurance, etc.) associated with Preconstruction Services relating to MEP trades.
• Assists and mentors MEP Specialist for project interviews.

Preconstruction Development

• Assume the role of MEP subject matter expert in the preconstruction effort on multiple projects simultaneously from conceptual budgeting through project buy-out.
• Consults with clients, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and material suppliers to discuss and formulate estimates, effect cost reductions, and resolve issues.
• Studies specifications to plan procedures for MEP construction.
• Reviews project plan to determine MEP time frame, funding limitations, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
• Provide recommendations to Haselden’s team, the Owner, and Architect on the best subcontract delivery method regarding MEP trades to meet the needs of the desired schedule.
• Provides monthly reporting of MEP department to VP of Preconstruction (project updates, billings, etc.)

Preconstruction Coordination

• Confers with the Estimating Department to discuss and formulate MEP estimates, effect cost reductions, and resolve issues.
• Analyzes product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine costs, lead time, and other technical and economic factors.
• Create subcontractor bid solicitation lists that have subcontractors that have the appropriate experience per project type and location.
• Research construction documents and analyze specifications to determine estimated MEP costs.
• Present and educate owners, user groups, architects, and consultants.
• Assists in the bidding efforts by performing MEP estimates.
• Verify field conditions in existing buildings to ensure constructability.
• Attend programming meetings; identify MEP constraints and requirements.
• Performs MEP constructability reviews and coordinates with Operations to have a thorough understanding of project sequencing and logistics and assign proper cost to the project budgets.
• Interfaces directly with Operations to ensure a coordinated effort during project budgeting/bidding and buy-out.
• Develops, presents, and advises MEP trend log items and associated trending of MEP budget throughout preconstruction process.
• Collaborate with MEP engineers, providing a service to improve design and ensure budget alignment.

Subcontracting and Buy-Out

• Reviews subcontractor estimates of MEP material, equipment, and production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure completeness and accuracy.

• Fairly and effectively negotiates with Subcontractors to ensure completeness of scope and that all values align with the project budget.
• Writes and negotiates subcontracts for all MEP trades, leads, and attends all MEP subcontract discussion meetings.
• Works with prequalification manager to help ensure that awarded subcontractors have the proper experience and financial capabilities to perform on the project.

Department Advancement

• Plans and participates in training programs for members of Estimating Department.
• Assists the Chief Estimator in maintaining the Estimating Department MEP cost data base to ensure costs are up to date.
• Research current market trends to help adjust future project costs for escalation and help communicate that information to Owners.
• Research and maintain an active database to track lead times and procure challenges.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Construction Management

• Establishes work plan and staffing for MEP phases of projects and confers with project manager regarding project personnel.
• You will confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• You will confer with and directs supervisory personnel and MEP subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays.
• Confers with supervisory and engineering personnel, inspectors, subcontractors, and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve MEP construction problems and improve construction methods.
• Inspects MEP work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to construction schedules.
• Assist with commissioning and closeout, as required by projects. 
• Perform jobsite visits once per two weeks, walk with project team, identify any potential issues, and formulate a plan to track and address.

Industry Relationships

• Creates, maintains, and fosters relationships with Owners, Engineers, and Subcontractors.
• Participates in industry groups to represent Haselden (i.e. ASHE, etc).

Job Requirements:

• Proficiency with the following software or internet-based programs:
• Destini Estimator
• Bluebeam
• On-Screen Takeoff
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Join
• Bridgit
• iSqFt

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Industrial Design or related Engineering program from four‑year college or university; or ten (10) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Capability to complete large CM/GC, CMaR, and Design Build projects and large, complex competitive bid projects
• Exceptional presentation, interview, and sales skill sets to help obtain new work and effectively communicate with Owners.
• History of successfully working internally with the Preconstruction and
  Operations team and externally with Owners, Architects/Engineers, and Subcontractors

Salary: The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000 per year.

 Your salary will be based on your skills and experience. Haselden does not discriminate based upon any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.