Electrical Lead Engineer

Turner Construction

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Lead Engineer manages, evaluates, and assesses information related to mechanical and electrical systems to support safe, timely, on-budget project construction that meets the quality specified in the contract documents. The role leads coordination and installation of mechanical and electrical systems, including projects with an MEP package of $25 million or more, and supervises, coaches, and mentors MEP Engineers and Assistant MEP Engineers. The position works with the project team, subcontractors, owner’s consultants and representatives, the VDC Engineer, and the MEP Superintendent to coordinate systems, manage project documentation and budgets, and oversee quality and turnover.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 15 years of relevant engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience relating to mechanical and electrical systems.
Technical expertise and understanding of mechanical and electrical systems across a broad array of project types and how the systems interrelate.
Business acumen to plan, manage, and execute the essential duties.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Organizational ability and proficiency with computer applications.
Leadership attributes that encourage the development of a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

Lead the project team, subcontractors, owner’s consultants, and representatives to align and efficiently install mechanical and electrical systems on projects with an MEP package of $25 million or more.
Prepare and manage the contract item list for components, materials, and systems, ensuring required dates comply with the project schedule and have the appropriate approval status.
Participate in schedule update meetings, lead the MEP schedule portion, and provide current information for accurate scheduling.
Evaluate and manage the processing of requests for information (RFIs).
Manage the budget, including reviewing, evaluating, and negotiating change orders, and understand the financial status of subcontractors.
Supervise, coach, and mentor MEP Engineers and Assistant MEP Engineers.
Co-lead the MEP coordination process with the VDC Engineer to ensure installation complies with design requirements, operations and maintenance fundamentals, and quality standards.
Prepare scopes of work that define trade responsibilities and specific scopes for temporary operations.
Partner with the MEP Superintendent to resolve conflicts between mechanical and electrical systems, the site logistics plan, and the project schedule.
Co-lead the overall turnover process with the MEP Superintendent, including startup, testing, commissioning, and closeout.
Conduct regular project walkthroughs with MEP staff to verify work follows contract documents, coordination drawings, and approved submittals.
Identify difficult installation requirements and inform field staff in time for proper planning and execution.
Manage and secure municipal and agency documentation required for temporary certificates of information and system operation.
Create and implement the quality control plan with the MEP Superintendent.