MEP Engineer (North Texas) - Austin Commercial

Austin Careers•Las Colinas, TX

About The Position

Austin Commercial is seeking an MEP Engineer for its North Texas Division. The role supports commercial construction projects through coordination of subcontractors, suppliers, submittals, project documentation, change estimates, RFIs, subcontract administration, payment verification, and project close-out. The engineer also contributes to jobsite safety. When not assigned to a project, the position is generally assigned to the Estimating department to prepare detailed cost estimates and may assist with value engineering and pricing alternate procedures. The role involves interaction with owner representatives, architects, structural engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and other construction professionals.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in construction management/science, engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
3–5 years of comparable MEP experience with a general contractor or mechanical contractor.
Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training; may be obtained within the first year of employment.
Experience with RFIs, submittals, and punch lists.
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the company cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Responsibilities

Notify subcontractors of commencement dates, solicit supplier delivery schedules, and expedite deliveries to help prevent construction delays.
Participate in detailed estimates of the cost and construction time for proposed changes; may participate in owner negotiations on change orders and ensure contract plans and the master schedule are updated after negotiations.
Prepare submittal schedules and coordinate submissions with subcontractors; check submittals for accuracy, manage transmittals and logs, expedite submissions when needed, and keep the project manager informed about schedule impacts.
Prepare or oversee project reports and logs, including material, submittal, RFI, drawing, and long-lead-item logs, as required.
Assist the project manager with preparing subcontracts and resolving issues involving subcontract interpretation or execution; escalate unresolved problems and propose alternatives.
Assist in verifying monthly subcontractor payment requests.
May locate suppliers for building materials and review invoices to verify material quantity, quality, and pricing.
Respond to RFIs from owners and subcontractors; prepare RFIs for the project architect or structural engineer of record when technical clarification is needed, and route responses to relevant field superintendents and subcontractors.
Assist in compiling project close-out documents, including as-built drawings, guarantees, warranties, service manuals, and other related materials; may prepare Austin’s warranty and other assigned close-out documents.
Participate in jobsite safety in accordance with the company’s Safety & Health Manual.
When not assigned to a project, prepare detailed cost estimates in the Estimating department and may assist with value engineering and pricing alternate procedures.