Mechanical Dry / HVAC Construction Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: The Mech Dry/HVAC Construction Manager will work within the Construction Management department and will report to MEP Project Manager. They will work closely with design professionals, clients, subcontractors, and craftspeople to address complex mechanical coordination issues. The Mechanical Construction Manager will manage the Construction Management Team and lead our onsite Mechanical quality control efforts for large hi-tech projects. This position will be fully at the project site located in Chandler, Arizona. 

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee mechanical wet and/or dry subcontractor and vendor installation work daily to ensure they are maintaining their installation schedule and support system startup and commissioning activities.
• Interface between Area Construction Managers and multiple subcontractors to assist in coordinating mechanical and electrical system startups.
• Verify all documentation is complete, and ensure equipment being prepared for startup is construction complete and can safely be started.
• Coordinate MEP systems with civil, architectural, and structural elements within the overall project design.
• Organize and facilitate training of clients' personnel in the operations and maintenance of MEP systems.
• Run startup meetings involving Area Construction Managers, design team members, multiple subcontractors, local utility agencies, and owners to coordinate/drive MEP system start up activities.
• Review and process project submittal information and coordinate between multiple submittals to ensure the accuracy and functionality of each component of the various MEP systems.
• Receive and distribute requests for information (RFI) and change in scope documents issued by other team members.
• Field survey of control lines and benchmarks.
• Be the technical advisor at the onsite field construction office.
• Assist in estimating mechanical budgets and managing mechanical team project staffing.
• Secure mechanical subcontractors and equipment buyout and manage mechanical subcontractor contracts and contract modifications.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent degree and/or equivalent field work experience required.
• Education background in materials and methods of construction.

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of five (5) years of process construction experience required.
• Specific experience in industrial and/or hi-tech semiconductor manufacturing projects is preferred.
• LEED Accredited Professional or the ability to become accredited within eighteen (18) months preferred.

POSITION RELATED SKILLS

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Demonstrate thorough understanding of all aspects of HVAC / Mechanical Dry construction
  
• Extensive experience with HVAC / Mechanical Dry installations on large industrial and hi-tech fabrication projects
• Must be familiar with HVAC / Mechanical Dry installations on large mechanical and process equipment, and installations in cleanroom environments 
• Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method; familiar with CSI specification system for construction  
• Ability to work closely with trade and craft people in a field work situation. Patience and professionalism are essential to being able to maintain a cooperative attitude through pressure situations
  
• Training in design and construction document reading, design specifications, survey theory and techniques
• Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be able to work closely with project owners, architects, engineers, equipment manufacturers, vendors, and subcontractors
• Must be a dedicated team player, self-starter, flexible and be able to work well with a variety of personalities and minimal instruction. Must be able to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
• Must be able to physically access all areas and levels of construction site for work progress review.
• Work schedule must be flexible to allow extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences.
• Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook) and Bluebeam
• Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E-Builder, Microsoft Project, and Primavera Project Planner(P6)
• Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks

• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams), and have a general understanding of working within a computer network.
• Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E-Builder, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Primavera Project Planner (P6).
• Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.
• Training in design and construction document reading, design specifications, survey theory and techniques.
• Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method. Familiar with CSI specification system for construction.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all aspects of low-voltage electrical construction.
• Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills.
• Ability to work well and maintain a cooperative attitude through high-pressure situations.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by phone calls and questions on work in progress.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work closely with a variety of trade and craft people in a fieldwork situation. Patience and professionalism are essential.
• Must be a strong team player with the ability to collaborate with various personnel within and across departments and at all levels of leadership.
• Work schedule must be flexible to allow extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedules and sequences.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Standing/Walking/Sitting: Workday is a combination of being stationary and moving about the work location.
• Must be able to climb stairs: Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs and work in confined spaces.
• Hands/Arms: Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Frequently operates machinery and will use hands/fingers and legs to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect and position materials
• Sight: Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus in an outdoor environment.  Must be able to safely operate a vehicle with a valid driver's license.  The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; reading printed and digital documents
• Hearing: Must be able to work in proximity to loud equipment more than 75% of the time.  Must be able to wear hearing protection as necessary.  Often required to communicate with customers and coworkers in an office setting and on the job site.  
• Speech: Ability to communicate laws, ordinances, plans, regulations, protocols, directives, and standard operating procedures related to project scope in English.
• Lift/Carry: Must have the ability to lift or manipulate 50 pounds to a height of 3 feet, and carry or push it 50-100 feet. 
• Bending/Twisting: Frequent.  
• Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Must be able to regularly position self in a kneeling, crouching or crawling position for the purpose of examining project work. 
• Must use independent judgment, and organizational and problem-solving skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results.