PROJECT MANAGER (MEP) - COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

Some periodic travel will be required.

This position will potentially supervise three or more employees.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

This is a full-time position which will typically involve 40+ hours a week.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.