Knutson Construction

Knutson Construction

MEP Director

Minneapolis, MN · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 39 days ago
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About the role

  • Celebrated as one of Minnesota's Top Workplaces!
  • Together, we've created a dynamic, fun, inspiring environment where we can be ourselves and grow each day.
  • Knutson is deeply committed to cultivating and upholding diversity throughout our workforce, relationships, and communities.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the design team to ensure MEP systems are integrated effectively with the architectural and structural elements.
  • Review and offer guidance on MEP designs and plans.
  • Ensure the MEP design team provides accurate specifications and drawings.
  • Collaborate with the preconstruction team to ensure thorough cost analysis and estimate coordination.
  • Utilize technical knowledge to provide creative alternative solutions to design and budget challenges.
  • Lead and provide MEP expertise on construction projects, from design through completion.
  • Ensure MEP systems are planned, designed, and executed in compliance with project contracts, local, state, and national building codes, regulations and environmental standards.
  • Effectively plan for and manage risk mitigation through the project life cycle
  • Lead negotiations on MEP-related pricing and change orders with contractors and equipment manufacturers.
  • Prepare and manage MEP project budgets, ensuring costs are controlled (including estimating costs for materials, labor, and MEP equipment) and projects are completed within financial plans.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering
  • Construction Management or related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of commercial mechanical / electrical construction, design experience, or project management experience with an MEP focus.

Skills

  • Provide strong communication of MEP project requirements, schedules and expectations.
  • Establish and grow relationships in the AEC industry, representing and positioning Knutson for future work opportunities.
  • Possess robust knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and related regulations and codes.
  • Proven track record of leading MEP initiatives on large, complex projects.
  • Demonstrate strong risk management and risk mitigation skills.
  • Experience in the planning and construction of commercial construction.
  • Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods), schedule, cost, safety, and quality.
  • Experience in effectively leading or organization teams to achieve outcomes.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills with excellent organizational and planning skills.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to travel and visit job sites on a regular basis to effectively oversee MEP-related deliverables.

Benefits

  • We recognize the utmost importance of continually advancing our comprehension of diversity, equity, and inclusion as transformative forces within our work, industry, and company values.

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