MEP Engineer (Bay Area)
About The Position
Manage, evaluate, and assess information related to mechanical and electrical systems to construct projects on time, safely, within budget, and to the quality specified by contract documents. The position leads coordination among the project team, subcontractors, owner’s consultants, and representatives; manages schedules, RFIs, budgets, quality control, and system installation; and supervises Assistant MEP Engineers. The role also partners with the MEP Superintendent and VDC Engineer on coordination, conflict resolution, commissioning, and project turnover. The work is regularly performed on-site at a construction work site. Duties may require navigating stairs, ladders, hoists, and areas under construction, as well as lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. The employee may encounter moving mechanical parts, heights, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather, electrical-shock risk, and moderate to very loud noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least six years of relevant engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or 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 those 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.
- STSC certification, to be obtained within six months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Turner project team, subcontractors, owner’s consultants, and representatives to align work and support efficient mechanical and electrical systems installation.
- Prepare and manage the contract item list for components, materials, and systems, ensuring required ROJ dates comply with the project schedule and have appropriate approval status.
- Participate in schedule update meetings 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 maintain an understanding of subcontractors’ financial status.
- Supervise, coach, and mentor 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 start-up, testing, commissioning, and closeout.
- Conduct regular project walkthroughs with MEP staff to verify work complies with contract documents, coordination drawings, and approved submittals.
- Identify difficult installation requirements and inform field staff early enough to support 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
