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Mechanical and Piping, Operations Manager

3 months ago

Chicago, United States VIATechnik Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

This is a remote role in the United States. US work authorization is required.


About VIATechnik:

VIATechnik is the global leader in Virtual Design and Construction. We have over 300 digital experts around the globe. The firm's services include Virtual Design & Construction (VDC), Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual & Augmented Reality, Digital Twins, and Enterprise Software Application Development.

We work on some of the industry's largest and most interesting projects such as Apple's new headquarters, Virgin Hyperloop One, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) modernization & expansions, Denver International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Hudson Yards, the Atlanta Falcons Stadium, Chase Arena, the Tesla Gigafactory and many more. Our team is made up of leading VDC professionals, technologists, architects, and engineers who have a passion for solving problems and a thirst for learning. We are results-driven, creative solution finders and enjoy putting ourselves in our clients' shoes.


The role:

As a Operations Manager Mechanical & Piping, you will bring your continuous improvement and management experience to support the management and guidance of mechanical and plumbing VDC engineers on their own complex projects. With a mechanical and plumbing team that is growing rapidly, your management expertise will guide a group of individuals with varying and unique personalities. Your knowledge of prefabrication, processes, and technologies will help guide you and your team through an exciting time in our industry.


In this role you will:

  • Manage the budget and revenue of mechanical and piping projects taken on within your team in the mechanical and piping studio
  • Define objectives and key results goals for the year and manage the achievement of these OKRs
  • Provide leadership and guidance on mechanical piping projects to individual mechanical and piping VDC engineers and managers
  • Support the growth of direct reports by providing learning opportunities both technically and professionally
  • Analyze team processes and procedures
  • Develop process enhancement strategies
  • Investigate shortfalls, issues, and complaints in current business processes
  • Evaluate and prioritize potential improvements based on gains and required effort
  • Secure employee commitment for proactive change management
  • Establish clear and well-articulated implementation plans
  • Establish criteria for a project's success and prepare a sound statement of constraints/limiting factors
  • Monitor the implement solutions to achieve objectives and expected benefits
  • Develop processes and playbooks to ensure consistency and quality of work is maintained on all projects within the studio
  • Lead internal team initiatives for the improvement of the studio's operation and efficiency while delegating efforts to direct reports as necessary
  • Research and implement new software technologies for the improvement of the studio's production
  • Manage and maintain studio utilization
  • Work closely with the studio director and business development executives on maintaining client relationships and building new ones
  • Identify, strategize, and implement client-focused improvement opportunities alongside clients
  • Provide early-stage pricing estimates on potential project opportunities for the business development team



Apply if you have:

  • 7+ years of experience working with mechanical and piping subcontractors in various aspects of business, including project management, field construction, business accounting and contracts, and utilizing KPIs to manage the team OR working with a general contractor managing mechanical and plumbing trades
  • Management-level experience within the construction industry leading a team of 5-7 people
  • Knowledge of Lean Construction, Agile, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies
  • Experience with managing direct reports and their professional development
  • Experience generating estimates and budgets for potential project opportunities
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to plan initiatives and delegate work to achieve success
  • Ability to identify potential conflicts, resolve them, and facilitate solutions
  • Ability to identify and mitigate project risk
  • Knowledge of drawing production standards for fabrication, including spooling, bill of materials, and layout drawings
  • Broad knowledge of VDC standards within the mechanical and piping construction industry



Even better if you have:

  • Prefabrication knowledge in the sheet metal and piping realm
  • Understanding of common software used within VDC such as Revit, Excel, BIM360, Fabrication CADMEP and Bluebeam
  • Knowledge of Autodesk Construction Cloud and services
  • Knowledge of some Revit-based plugins for spooling such as EvolveMEP, MSuite BIMPro, AlliedBIM, Stratus, or VicTools
  • Strong knowledge of software and technology related to the mechanical and piping contracting industry
  • Proficient knowledge of mechanical and/or piping building systems, including design, fabrication, and installation
  • Strong technical experience implementing new software
  • Business administration experience
  • Customer relations and satisfaction experience



Compensation and featured benefits:

  • The pay for this position is $120,000+, and the role is eligible for bonuses. The actual salary offer may be different as we carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, location, and experience
  • Health insurance with the choice of five plan options. We cover 70-95% of premiums for VIATechies and 70% of the premiums for dependents
  • Dental and vision insurance. We cover 75% of the monthly insurance premiums for VIATechies and 50% of the premiums for dependents
  • Open and flexible time off
  • A 401(k) plan that you're eligible for on day one and is fully vested immediately
  • Home office setup costs
  • Paid holidays

As a minority and woman owned and led company, VIATechnik takes diversity and inclusion to heart. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.


VIATechnik is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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