MEP Coordinator / Estimator

Swinerton•Santa Clara, CA

8d•$130,000 - $165,700

About The Position

This role focuses on the coordination and estimation of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems within construction projects. The MEP Coordinator / Estimator will be responsible for scheduling installation sequences, establishing milestones, and managing the submittal process for various systems. They will also play a key role in preconstruction activities, including preliminary estimating, reviewing subcontractor proposals, and ensuring scope and price compliance. The position requires monitoring on-site work, coordinating with other trades, and assisting the Project Manager with change orders and payment requests. Building relationships with inspectors and making recommendations on subcontractor performance are also important aspects of this role.

Requirements

3 -5 years of estimating experience is preferred
Must be able to support team with pursuits
Degree in construction or engineering or equivalent experience
Technical background in electrical/mechanical trades
Knowledge of OSHA laws
Contractual background
Effective English verbal and written communication skills
Ability to identify, address and solve jobsite problems
Knowledge of craft labor assignments

Responsibilities

Assist in developing sequences of installation for mechanical and electrical components.
Assist in establishing milestones for completion of various systems to allow sufficient time for pre-testing and testing.
Assist in establishing testing schedule for each subcontractor’s individual components leading up to coordinated testing of systems involving several contractors.
Assist in establishing shop drawing and submittal schedules and see to their maintenance and follow-up.
Help identify long lead items, and see to their inclusion in the Master project Schedule, including all updates.
Assist in establishing job close-out schedules and implement specific procedures for close-out including submittals of as-builts, O&M manuals and Owner’s training.
Review shop drawings for compliance with contract documents.
Review shop drawings for proper scope coordination among all trades and ensure that appropriate submittals are exchanged among trades where necessary.
Review shop drawings for proper space coordination among trades such as duct and piping layouts, beam penetration requirements, headroom clearances, etc.
Assist in development in the preparation of mechanical and electrical preliminary estimates.
Review subcontractor budgets, scope sheets, qualifications, exclusions, etc.
Assist in development in the preparation of preliminary schedules.
Review subcontract proposals for scope, price and compliance with general contract.
Participate in weekly subcontractors’ meeting, as necessary.
Arrange special meetings when necessary to coordinate subcontractors’ shop drawings, address design problems with subcontractors and consultants, etc.
Monitor on-site work to ensure compliance with contract requirements and schedule.
Inspect equipment, materials, and fabrications stored off-site as necessary.
Identify work of other trades which requires coordination with mechanical and electrical work such as drywall, elevators, finish hardware, etc.
Assist Project Manager in reviewing change order request for scope and pricing.
Assist in developing and implementing programs for temporary mechanical and electrical systems and/or the temporary use of permanent systems.
Make recommendations on subcontractor performance, abilities and suitability for bidding certain jobs, and on key subcontractor personnel to request for certain jobs.
Review mechanical and electrical payment requests and billing breakdowns.
Develop and maintain working relationships with building, plumbing and electric inspectors.
Complete other responsibilities as assigned.