MEP Design Phase Manager

MEP Design Phase Manager

SUMMARY 

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced MEP Design Phase Manager that will provide expertise for electrical design phase activities for one or more concurrent commercial projects inclusive of project estimating, business partner selection, preliminary schedule, design development, quality control and planning for the commissioning of the MEP scope of work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the design process

• Work closely with customers/owners to define completed project expectations, including key factors to focus on within the design phase

• Facilitate the solicitation, selection, and contracting with designers for design build projects

• Develop and/or lead the preparation and presentation of project proposals

• Develop detailed project design phase and baseline construction schedules

• Conduct detailed construction planning, including contract manual, subcontractor selections, MWD/BE participation, trade and site utilization planning, disruption avoidance planning, owner direct purchase planning, all within principles of Lean Design Delivery and utilization of BIM/VDC technology

• Lead design team members in facilitating designs incorporating constructability, logistics solutions, identifying customers’ expectations, and critical success factors, providing meaningful input to project’s programming and conceptual design activities.

• Lead estimating team members in development of technical design aspects of project including drawing, specifications, and scheduling, in addition to cost documentation.

• Manage costs of the design phase, including estimate preparation, technical estimating, valued engineering, life-cycle analysis and budgetary/financial management

• Ensure regulatory approvals are obtained and risk management requirements are met for insurance, bonding, owner contract, and subcontractor T & Cs

• Implement LEED tracking and analysis

• Oversight and supervision of design phase team members

• Mentor Design Phase Engineers and encourage career development and growth

• Ensure team members have resources and support

• Provide work direction and performance evaluations

• Identify hiring needs and participate in hiring, discipline, and dismissal decisions if needed 

• Model and set the tone for exceptional customer relations, gathering feedback and clarification during design process, as well as identifying future projects and collaboration