M&E Project Manager

The M&E Project Manager is responsible for oversight of the mechanical, electrical and plumbing trades along with other relevant scopes of work including owner furnished equipment, fire alarm, security, BMS and EPMS. M&E PMs are involved with subcontractor and vendor management, communication with the client regarding construction activities, participation in the commissioning process and interface with the design and engineering team. They work directly with the site project manager and project engineers to manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, quality control processes and closeout for all M&E trades.

A successful M&E Project Manager must be technically sound, detail-oriented, collaborative, flexible and able to multitask with multiple scopes and projects simultaneously. They need to be able to troubleshoot and perform under pressure and maintain strict budgets and schedules. They must be able to mentor and learn from other team members as well as maintain relationships with owners, coworkers, vendors, manufacturers, subcontractors, facilities personnel and design engineers.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with design and engineering teams to ensure projects are designed, procured, and constructed to meet the needs of the client.
• Participate in developing and monitoring milestone dates and progress schedules for M&E trades.
• Review shop drawings and submittals for compliance with the scope of work.
• Issue and manage required vendor and trade subcontracts.
• Purchase and monitor the delivery of all needed materials and equipment for the project(s).
• Review progress and quality of work on site on a weekly basis.
• Oversee the rolling punch list and QA / QC plan implementation for M&E scopes of work.
• Coordinate with the OFCI manager to participate in factory witness tests.
• Schedule and lead first in place reviews of each type of equipment or subsystem as it is installed.
• Support the startup and commissioning process.
• Anticipate client questions and successfully navigate difficult conversations.
• Prepare various reports to successfully manage M&E trades.
• Assist in other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Work is performed on an active construction site. Role requires standing or walking for long periods of time. Utilize standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc. Communication with internal and external contacts, including speaking and hearing. May occasionally move equipment up to 50 lbs.

Travel Requirements

All Fortis positions require some level of driving.

The above description is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements for the performance of this job; it is not to be construed as a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Fortis is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or any other protected categories.

About Us

At Fortis, passionate people are the foundation of our company. Together, we provide a general contracting experience that's built on support, trust, and collaboration, and we live up to our Core Values by developing empowering, mutually beneficial relationships with our clients, staff, and communities.

We're an employee-owned company where our Teams are at the center of all we do. We attribute our 20-years of success to our people, our culture, and our ever-present focus on relationships.

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