MEP Project Manager - AMA Group

AMA Group, 825 Eighth Avenue, New York, New York, United States of America Req #2033

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

AMA Group/CMTA, a Legence company

AMA Group specializes in MEP and critical infrastructure centric projects such as Data Centers, Base Building Electrical & Mechanical Upgrades, Electrical Utility Services, Solar Projects, Broadcast Studios and some Interior Alteration projects. Projects span multiple States including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Washington DC, Florida, and California so some out of state travel may be required.

CMTA is one of the fastest growing engineering firms in the U.S. with nationally recognized expertise in sustainable, high performance building engineering. We are a collaborative, competitive, innovative, and energetic group of engineers and team leaders who incorporate a holistic approach towards consulting engineering, performance contracting, and zero energy projects.

Title: MEP Project Manager

Level: 2 to 3 years of Project Manager and 5 to 7 years of Construction experience

Location: Tri-State area with possible travel to Washington DC or Florida

Position Overview:

Our New York City/New Jersey offices are looking for a Project Manager with prior MEP Project Management experience; familiar with both Union and Non-Union projects to join our AMA Design Build team to broaden our Project Management Department to support our growing list of clients such as NBC Universal, Disney, NBC Sports and A+E Networks. This role reports to a Senior Managing Principal.

The position requires the individual to be the lead person communicating with the client representative(s) and represent AMA to ensure the highest levels of project execution are met.

Role Responsibilities:

• Take the lead managing 4-5 projects in various sizes with varied scopes of work
• Review and understand all ongoing projects drawings and specifications books
• Review and understand company wide site safety policies including a working knowledge of the company's Safety Manual.
• Attend internal project kick off meetings with Estimators to ensure a clean transition from Estimating to Project Management; meeting agenda will include review of awarded subcontractor scopes of work, client allowances, proposal notes and clarifications, client contract stipulations, etc.
• On newer projects work with the Project Superintendent to generate the following:
  i. Submittal list (in Procore).
• ii. Project Directory (in Procore).
• iii. Project schedule and logistics plans.
• iv. Request for Information (RFI) log.
• v. Permit and 3rd party inspection list.
• vi. Site specific safety documents.
• Depending upon the experience of the Construction Superintendent the level of involvement in creating the above list documents will vary from project to project.
• Review specifications and submittals for any pre-purchased Mechanical and Electrical equipment prior to them being released into fabrication.
• Take the lead with weekly client meetings including creating an agenda for the first meeting and prepare meeting minutes (in Procore) for subsequent meetings with the assistance of the Project Superintendent.
• At the onset of the project establish weekly subcontractor project meetings and work with the project's Superintendent to create an agenda and document the meetings with meeting minutes.
• Perform internal site safety audits on an as needed basis to ensure all company policies are being followed inclusive of posting all required/helpful OSHA Safety signage, collecting site specific safety orientations, records of safety training and weekly subcontractor toolbox talks.
• Coordinate project Laborers daily schedules with Construction Superintendents and oversee entry of all Laborer hours to complete weekly payroll.
• Be a part of the pre-construction team working with design team including AMA’s in-house engineering team and clients to develop the project scope, schedules, logistics, etc.
• Provide General Requirements and Conditions information to Estimating Department on potential projects to establish costs for being relating to supervision, site cleanup, trash removal, etc.
• Expand Companies existing Union and Non-Union subcontractor bid lists.
• Create Methods of Procedure (MOP’s) for any critical shutdowns or switchovers associated with the project; MOP will include tasks to be completed prior to commencement of the scope, a timeline for the work involved and detailed description of the steps needed to complete the task.
• Take the lead in managing project change orders inclusive of working with the Project Superintendent to collect costs from Sub-Contractors, create Change Orders using Procore, review Change Order with Project Executive, issue Change Orders to Client and follow up on status of approvals.
• Liaise with accounting department to ensure all costs associated with Client and Sub-Contractor change orders are entered into Sage accounting software.
• Attend monthly meeting with accounting to review the progress of your assigned projects to ensure projects are remaining on budget.
• Provide input into Client and Subcontractor monthly accounts receivable and payable to ensure amounts being reflected represent the current status of the project.
• Address any subcontractor scope disputes during the course of construction.
• Oversee project close outs inclusive of coordinating the completion of design professionals punch lists and permits/3rd party inspections.

Requirements
Minimum Required Education: Bachelors degree in Estimating, Engineering or Construction Management.

Experience:

• 5-7 years of Construction experience
• 2-3 years of MEP Project Manager experience
• Proficient in Procore
• Working knowledge of MS Project and MS Project Suite
• Experience working on cross functional teams within different offices

Specific Skills:

• Proven ability to work in a deadline driven environment
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently while managing multiple projects

The Employee Experience

At AMA, people are at the heart of everything we are and what we do. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture where all our employees flourish, individually as a team; with employee experience at our focal point, we are dedicated to ensuring employees’ development, wellness, and overall experiences are satisfying and rewarding.

• Base Salary Range of $110,000 -135,000
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and certification reimbursement

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but is not limited to, relevant experience, time in the role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.