Senior Project Manager, Field

New York, NY
Full Time
Field Operations
Experienced

Who We Are

Jaros, Baum & Bolles (JB&B) is a MEP engineering firm headquartered in New York City with additional offices in Boston and Philadelphia. For over 100 years, JB&B has leveraged cutting-edge technologies with sound engineering practices to create building designs that have transfigured the skyline, reimagined healthcare, and brought us closer to a sustainable, low-carbon future.

We foster a collaborative, high-performing culture in which our employees share the common goal of creating a progressive, inclusive, and fun work environment. JB&B values the voices and opinions of our employees. We are a team. We are a community. 

About the Role

The Senior Project Manager has an expert understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing/ Fire Protection (MEP) systems design and commands coordination and management of MEP disciplines throughout the construction phase. The Senior Project Manager has developed communication, interpersonal, coordination, project management and leadership skills and actively participates in mentoring and development of Project Manager. The Senior Project Manager is expected to proactively coordinate, communicate, and problem solve across disciplines.

Responsibilities

Project Management
  • Remains onsite as required and participates in regularly planned and ad hoc site meetings
  • Manages projects across the MEP core disciplines serving as the single point of contact for client, owner, consultants/design team, trade partners and overall construction team.
  • Acts as the Liaison with design engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, real estate developers and building operators.
  • Develops comprehensive project schedules inclusive of engineering, coordination, installation, start-up, testing, commissioning and closeout.
  • Filters project document management systems for MEP-specific information as it relates to scope and cost control on behalf of the Client
  • Manages CM and/or subcontractor change order submissions
  • Serves as single point of contact for: leading effective project communications utilizing customized open issues tracking logs, document management access apps, real time messaging tools, and online collaboration spreadsheets between the construction site team, consulting and Client teams, and design team staff
  • Takes ownership of real-time field issues communicated in meetings or ad hoc discussions, and arrange timely responses from all responsible parties.
  • Regularly monitors the RFI log and proactively re-directs queries to the rightful responder; alternatively, seeks out the responsible party of the open issue to expedite closure
  • Assists the design team in maintaining schedules related to DOB PAA filing drawings and associated forms issuance
  • Walks the site on an agreed upon basis, recording deficiencies and working with the project team to issue observation reports (including photos) for corrective action on a regular basis
  • Assists in creating and maintaining a project commissioning activity milestone schedule, if applicable, highlighting when the construction manager is required to deliver the equipment to meet the master project schedule
  • Manages scheduling of commissioning personnel, if applicable, in concert with schedule of equipment completion documentation as required
  • Assists in the scheduling of open-items punch list walk-throughs and corrective action processes
Technical/Design
  • Demonstrates advanced proficiency in all MEP design principals
  • Expertly navigates MEP drawing documentation for base building/infrastructure and tenant build-out projects
  • Coordinates with internal/ external resources to align design documents between various trades
  • Superior knowledge of project timeline documentation and processes
  • Reviews project documentation a timely manner.
Qualifications:
  • BS Degree in ME, EE, AE, CE or CM required; MS in Engineering preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the following areas of focus: Project Engineer in a Design Firm, Construction Senior Field Engineer, Construction Project Manager, CM Procurement Agent, CM Cost Control/ Estimating Manager, Owner Representative or related field
  • Possesses expert understanding of MEP systems, equipment rooms, shafts, risers & POE rooms design practices
  • Experience in the following business sectors required: Commercial Office, Hospital, Higher Education, Residential Tower or Multi-use High-rise construction
  • Strong CM contract and subcontractor estimating review experience required
  • Knowledge of critical care MEP systems design, installation and maintenance practices preferred
  • Proficiency in Building Codes, Local Laws and Energy Codes; has experience leading resolution of issues pertaining to DOB, Energy/Building Codes including NFPA standards and utility standards
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD/ Revit/ NavisWorks/ Bluebeam, MSOffice Suite, MSProject, SharePoint, Document Management software (Buzzsaw, Procore, BIM360, Fieldwire, PlanGrid, etc), Adobe Reader XI and Phone/ Tablet Project Communication APPs (MS Teams, Airtable, Google Sheets, etc)
  • Technical writing skills required
  • Minimum OSHA 30-hour certification required or obtain upon hiring
  • LEED, Wellness, Health Care Construction and/ or PMP certification a plus
  • Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally may be required

What We Offer

Our employees are our greatest strength. We invest in our people and support their needs.

  • Hybrid workplace offering the flexibility to work both from home and the office.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401k employer match.
  • Paid time off (PTO), paid parental leave and inclusive holidays.
  • Training and professional development courses through JB&B University.
  • Multiple employee resource groups.
  • Volunteer program.

Estimated compensation range: $100,000-$115,000 yearly salary

Jaros, Baum & Bolles is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. 

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