Asst. Mechanical Engineer Project Manager

We are currently seeking to hire an entry level candidate and or a candidate with a minimum of 5 years’ experience as an Assistant MEP Project Management to work closely the onsite construction Project Management team. The Assistant Project Manager will collaborate with the Client/Owners, Engineers, Architects and Superintendents daily, assisting in all aspects of construction projects. 

The Assistant Mechanical/Electrical Project Manager will learn and utilize their experience and knowledge to assist the Senior Project Manager in the implementation of inspection within the facility infrastructures and general building projects to assure contractors’ compliance in adherence to the project requirements in the field and through their submittals. You will offer analysis on a variety of value engineering options.

Train under the supervision of the Senior MEP Project Manager, and general project managers and or project executive(s) with the objective to obtain P.E. license in four years from the date of hire.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Major Duties and Responsibilities):

• Assist in the management of the firm’s day-to-day MEP construction efforts on various projects.
• Assist in the preparation of daily MEP site activities in coordination with all building trades and perform inspections to ensure compliance with the contract documents.
• Assist with budget preparation and review subcontractors’ pricing to verify compliance with the contract documents.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the review and analysis of design MEP drawings.
• Assist in the preparation of daily site activities in coordination with all building trades and perform inspections to ensure compliance with the contract documents.
• Attend frequent Project Management and scheduling meetings and create and present project status reports.
• Create, organize and distribute construction schedule updates.
• Compose, distribute and manage meeting minutes.
• Manage permit processing.
• Review contractor quotes for negotiations to prepare bid packages and scope preparations, if delegated.
• Process, track and converse with contractors/subcontractors to obtain all required documents needed to process project close outs with expedience.
• Process, track and follow up on submittals, change order and or requests for information (RFI’s) to and from the contractors/ subcontractors to resolve pending matters with efficiency.
• Provide frequent and consistent communication to the Project Manager on the progress of all outstanding contractor/subcontractor submittals, RFI’s, change order requests and other pending items.
• Conduct and manage submittals of MEPFP audits from Superintendents by providing collaborative inspections and submitting updates and accurate documentation to the Project Manager monthly.
• Train with MEP PM to learn MEP estimating and bidding process.
• This position requires a current valid driver’s license and clean driving record as you must travel to multiple jobsites throughout New Jersey.

COMPUTER & TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Must be able to embrace and adapt to technology required to fulfill responsibilities of this position, to include Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, Textura, and other Project Management software. Knowledge in Auto Desk Estimating software, Building Connected, MS Project, BLUEBEAM REVU. Auto CAD, Navisworks, REVIT, or equivalent a plus but not required.

Training to be provided in some software systems to be provided.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical / electrical engineering, Civil Engineering or equivalent required. • A minimum of 5 years’ experience required. • Experience with healthcare construction preferred but not required.

BENEFITS: • Highly competitive compensation package. • Company benefits include: health and dental insurance, Employee benefit plan trust (401k) and Bonus Incentive Compensation plan.

Position Type: Permanent Location: Springfield, NJ and Multiple site locations in New Jersey

SEND Resume & Application To: employment@wmblanchard.com 

The Wm. Blanchard Co. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or national origin.