Senior Mep Manager

Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking a Senior MEP Manager to lead and mentor the MEP teams on initially a significant (appx $4B) , five year healthcare construction management project, while working with Project Managers and Project Executives to help define regional needs and project specific needs in all areas of MEP. This role will sit primarily on the job site, with occasional travel to the office for trainings, meetings, etc.  Note that this initial project is located in Rochester, MN.

Who are we?  

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more! 

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who are you? 

You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual.  

You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane’s business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future.  

Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. 

What’s in it for you?   

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader. 

• Protect Gilbane and the owner from cost and schedule impacts
• Coordinate with Project Managers and MEP staff to gain an understanding of needs and how to best assist each project
• Provide oversight and assume accountability for MEP-GMP preparation
• Assist with the development and implementation of the Project Execution Plan
• Manage the MEP document review process, Value Engineering and constructability in conjunction with MEP field staff
• Assume overall responsibility for the buyout, installation, and testing of control systems on multiple projects
• Establish long term relationships with clients to ensure repeat business
• Assume overall responsibility for the MEP discipline and associated staff members on simultaneous complex projects
• Identify staffing needs and assess staff skill levels
• Provide leadership in peer group activities

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• BS OR MS degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
• 20+ years related field experience
• 10-15 years in a supervisory role on a $150+ million construction project
• Healthcare construction experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to provide MEP guidance and oversight to multiple complex projects that are predominately MEP
• Ability to manage and mentor experienced staff members on multiple projects
• Strong scheduling skills and proficiency in P6
• Demonstrate strong risk management skills
• Must be able to create an environment where “safety first” is the culture and all trades people work with an incident and injury free attitude
• OSHA 30 hour certified

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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