MEP Project Manager - AMA Group

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.

AMA Design Build 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.  

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. 

Who We Are? AMA Design Build (AMADB) is a full-service construction management company established in 2004, emanating from its parent company, AMA Group, an industry leader in the design of MEP/FP building systems for media, broadcast and production facilities, including sound stage campuses, having a portfolio of over 1,000 such completed projects, as well as a diverse array of corporate, financial, education and residential clients. AMA Group employs 250+ dedicated and talented professionals; founded in 2000 in New York City, we’ve grown to provide a comprehensive suite of services across national offices in New York, New Jersey, California, Florida, and Texas. 

In 2024 AMA Group was acquired by Legence a Blackstone portfolio company (https://www.wearelegence.com/) a 5,000 people multi-faceted design and constriction entity which now gives us an increased national reach to other markets and sectors to help continue our growth; the acquisition teams AMA Group with CMTA (https://www.cmta.com/) who are a 1,500 person MEP design firm with 50 offices across the United States. 

Role Responsibilities: 

As a MEP Project Manager for AMA Design Build you will be responsible for implementing and/or improving our companywide Project Management processes. You will be responsible for:

• 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 companies 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 generator 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 projects 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 polices 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. We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package to our team members and provide an open, honest, and fun work environment. We were voted 2025 Best Engineering Companies to Work for in United States. 

Benefits:

• 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. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

To all recruitment agencies: AMA Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of AMA Group without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of AMA Group. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Our company is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [” protected characteristics’] including, but not limited to race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, state, including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, the age for individuals over forty years of age, sexual orientation, the military and veteran status of any person, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local law.

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