On-Site MEP Project ManagerACS is seeking an experienced On-Site MEP Project Manager to support a new major project in Waukesha, WI.
ACS has been commissioned to design-build a new 80,000 SF test facility expansion in Waukesha, WI. The test facility expansion will include (5) new large engine test cells to support our client's generator business in North America.
In this role, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating daily on-site project activities to help ensure successful project execution. Working closely with the overall Project Manager at ACS Headquarters, and project Site Superintendent(s) and project site construction manager(s), you will play a key role in delivering this cutting-edge project.
The ideal candidate brings a strong background in industrial facility construction, ideally with experience in mechanical or electrical contracting and a practical understanding of how projects are constructed in the field. This position requires strong leadership, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Essential Job Responsibilities- Project Management
- Work closely with the overall Project Manager to support successful execution of project objectives, priorities, and deliverables.
- Facilitate on-site coordination meetings, communicate project priorities, and ensure appropriate follow-up on outstanding issues and action items.
- Apply technical knowledge of facility mechanical and/or electrical systems to support construction coordination, identify potential design or installation conflicts, and work with engineering teams and contractors to resolve issues.
- Prepare RFI's to document key issues with design or engineering challenges.
- Proactively manage the submittal process to ensure timely delivery of ACS and subcontractor purchased equipment.
- Project Communications
- Act as the primary POC for ACS on-site operations with the client, subcontractor, architects and engineers.
- Lead weekly project management meetings.
- Participate in weekly foreman meetings lead by ACS superintendents.
- Project Schedule
- Oversee the on-site construction manager in cascading the project schedule to the on-site subcontractors.
- Monitor daily progress against the project schedule, identify potential delays or conflicts, and proactively develop solutions to keep work moving forward.
- Anticipate upcoming project needs, including engineering deliverables, materials, equipment, resources, and contractor resources.
- Problem Solving
- Identify and resolve day-to-day field issues, working collaboratively with ACS on-site superintendents, engineering, subcontractors, and the overall Project Manager when additional support or decisions are needed.
- Review project drawings, specifications, and installation requirements to support field execution and identify potential constructability concerns.
- Quality and Safety
- Be actively involved in communicating safe workplace behaviors and policies
- Ensure quality control inspections are being carried out by the engineers of record on a frequent basis.
Basic requirements include:- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in industrial facility construction, facility mechanical or electrical engineering, construction management or field project management with at least 5 years of experience managing these trades.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of internal and external customers.
- Proficiency with MS Project Schedule and Procore tools.
- Ability to work on-site daily at the customer project location in Waukesha, WI.
