MEP Coordinator

Swinerton•Fresno, CA

1d•$125,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

The MEP Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination of the HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and Fire Protection Systems. This role involves assisting in the development of installation sequences, establishing milestones for system completion, and creating schedules for pre-testing and individual component testing. The coordinator will also manage shop drawing and submittal schedules, identify long-lead items, and assist in job close-out procedures, including the submission of as-builts, O&M manuals, and owner training. Key responsibilities include reviewing shop drawings and submittals for compliance with contract documents and scope coordination among trades, ensuring proper space coordination for elements like ductwork and piping. In estimating and preconstruction, the role supports the development of preliminary estimates and schedules, reviews subcontractor budgets and proposals, and ensures compliance with the general contract. Additional duties involve participating in subcontractor meetings, arranging special coordination meetings, monitoring on-site work for contract compliance, inspecting equipment and materials, identifying inter-trade coordination needs, assisting with change order reviews, developing temporary system programs, making recommendations on subcontractor performance, reviewing payment requests, and maintaining relationships with building inspectors.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Healthcare (HCAi) project experience is preferred

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 and submittals for compliance with contract documents
Review shop drawings and submittals for proper scope coordination among all trades and ensure that appropriate submittals are exchanged among trades where necessary
Review shop drawings and submittals 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