MEP Project Engineer

American Bridge Company•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The MEP Project Engineer will oversee and coordinate the work of subcontractors (mechanical, electrical and plumbing). The MEP Engineer is responsible for ensuring safety, MEP schedule, quality of work and adherence to the project budget. This project involves the upper roadway replacement of the Queensboro Bridge located in New York, NY.

Requirements

Must be able to legally work in the United States.
Must be willing to work in a drug-free environment and agree to a post offer drug test.
Must be willing to work safely and keep OSHA recordable incidents to a minimum.
Good verbal and written communication skills, and solid presentation skills.
Well organized and detail oriented with the ability to multi-task.
Excellent time management and communication skills.
Highly effective writing, proofing, and editing abilities.
Able to interact with all facets of employees including Senior Managers and Executives.
Minimum of 2 years Experience in MEP
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or relevant field
General knowledge of construction principles and processes.
Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
Comprehensive knowledge of building construction means and methods, scheduling and cost control procedures, drawings and specifications
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts related to business acumen, financial concepts, and various engineering related calculations.
A high math aptitude is necessary for computer automation projects and logic.
An understanding of statistics and other higher level math is necessary.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Knowledge of database software; AutoCAD; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software, reporting tools related to databases.
Current driver's license

Responsibilities

Leads, directs and coordinates the work of subcontractors with regard to the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems included in the project
Responsible for ensuring safety, schedule delivery, quality of work performed and adherence to budget of the project.
Managing work among assigned trades to promote a coordinated project operation. Resolving local area problems regarding procedures, precedence, design clarifications, adequate labor and equipment, schedule and all other appropriate matters.
Managing the overall site safety program as required and ensuring subcontractor compliance with standards and all applicable safety codes and regulations.
Ensure strict adherence to ethics and compliance requirements at all times.
Creating schedules and determining sequencing of work. Developing and implementing recovery strategies to maintain project schedule, efficiencies and budget.
Determining any out-of-sequence work required in advance in order to maximize execution and completion of MEP systems.
Communicating with owners and engineers in connection with field issues. Investigating and resolving such issues.
Working with the Engineer on the coordination effort for all mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, equipment and piping layouts for all trades.
Leading project inspections, startup, commissioning, turnover and training process, and punchlist required for acceptance and handover of all the systems.
Developing coordinated plans, processes, and sequences related to the testing and commissioning effort utilizing tools to maximize efficiencies for all trades involved.