M/E/P Manager

J. Benton Construction, LLC, is more than a construction company. We're a team of builders that nurtures the needs of our clients while giving back to the Virgin Islands community where we live and work. Our goal is to be seen as one of the leading companies in the Caribbean by providing our clients with an unrelenting focus on customer service. We accomplish this by striving for excellence through continuous improvement and successfully completing projects without sacrificing quality. The project experience is just as significant to our team as the final product. We are proud to call the U.S. Virgin Islands our home.

Since 2019, J. Benton has been in a strategic partnership with Consigli Construction Co., Inc., one of the Northeast’s top general contractors, allowing both companies to leverage their shared experience, complementary strengths and resources for a best-in-class approach to wide variety of projects.

Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (M/E/P) Manager:

The M/E/P Manager provides technical expertise in the areas of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection engineering. The individual will serve as an industry specialist for both internal and external clients, whether it be identifying constructability issues, providing insight into project schedule, or performing commissioning.

Responsibilities:

• Estimate and scope MEP trades during pre-construction
• Review Contract Documents, making suggestions/modifications as they relate to the MEP trades
• Manage and lead MEP subcontractors throughout duration of the project (from Groundbreaking through Commissioning and Turnover to Owner)
• Assist Scheduling department with developing detailed CPM schedules for all MEP installation activities, including cost and resource loading
• Work with Superintendent on project logistics
• Review and approve material and equipment for MEP systems prior to installation
• Monitor the installation and start-up of MEP systems and commissioning of project with Engineer & Owner
• Coordinate activities, materials procurement and other related activities with Project Manager and Field Staff
• Communicate progress and prepare appropriate reports as needed
• Supervise, develop and mentor project staff, if applicable
• Take overall responsibility for the performance of all MEP trades
  
  

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or similar field.
• 5 - 10 years’ experience in construction industry.
• 5+ years’ experience with M/E/P design, commissioning, and construction preferred.
• Ability to work on multiple projects or tasks at once.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Proactive and innovative problem solver.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with the ability to interact with all members of project team, subcontractors, field staff, client, etc.
• Clear and effective communicator.

• OSHA 30 Certification or equivalent safety training.

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

J. Benton Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.