MEP Services Manager - Mechanical Engineer

The Beck Group•Tampa, FL

About The Position

We're The Beck Group, the largest and most innovative integrated building firm in the country. We are focused on delivering design and construction excellence on a broad range of project types. Headquartered in downtown Dallas, with offices in Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Worth, Mexico City, and Tampa, we believe a better process and outcome results from working together. At Beck, you will find yourself surrounded by passionate colleagues who have a collaborative mindset and care about each other. We are committed to hiring the best and brightest within our industry, and that's why we are seeking experienced professionals like you to help transform the industry and continue building Beck's respected reputation. Who We Think Would Be a Great Fit Skills / Responsibilities As a primary member of our MEP Component Team: MEP Design Consultants that are part of Beck projects will see stronger integration and more positive project experiences through early involvement of Beck’s in-house MEP Component Teams and SME’s. As a primary member of our MEP Component Team, this role works with Beck projects to identify risks, improve coordination, support budgeting, and ensure alignment from early design through construction. The Beck MEP Component Team engages Beck Architecture on all projects during concept and schematic design, and/or until MEP design consultants are hired to help identify likely MEP risks and coordination challenges unique to each project. Prior to MEP design consultants being hired, the MEP Component Team is responsible for: Creation of Design Narratives Early stage MEP reviews beginning at Concept and continuing into Schematic Design. Preliminary MEP budgeting and infrastructure planning Identification of major MEP risks Onboarding and transfer of project knowledge to the projects Engineers of Record. Early infrastructure reviews for renovation and remodel projects to include facility condition assessments, loads and capacity, and code compliance of existing systems before Architectural scope and project budgets are finalized. Conduct comprehensive peer reviews of mechanical design documents at various stages (SD, DD, CD) to identify design gaps, code compliance issues, and constructability concerns. Analyze mechanical systems to propose cost-saving alternatives that maintain or improve performance and lifecycle value without sacrificing design intent. Manage the interface between external MEP consultants and our internal pre-construction and operations teams. Analyze and level mechanical subcontractor bids, identify "gotchas" or gaps to ensure 100% scope coverage and proactively eliminate future change orders. Provide high-level technical support to Project Managers and Superintendents during the installation and commissioning phases. Analyze schematics for "constructability," ensuring that equipment clearances, maintenance access, and routing are feasible within the physical constraints of the structure. Review subcontractor bids and scopes to ensure all mechanical and plumbing requirements are captured, preventing future change orders. Act as the primary technical resource for field teams to resolve complex RFI (Request for Information) issues and MEP conflicts in real-time.. Balancing the needs of the design team (intent) with the needs of the GC (budget and schedule). Assist Beck project teams with project commissioning activities

Requirements

8 + years of preconstruction or Commercial construction Experience.
5+ years of relevant MEP Preconstruction / Estimating experience
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
Deep understanding of commercial HVAC and plumbing systems & Strong grasp of IPC, IMC, and ASHRAE standards.
Types of Projects include Commercial (Office Buildings, Hotels, Religious, Life Science, Mission Critical, and Health-Care Facilities) and Industrial (Pharmaceutical and Manufacturing/Assembly Facilities)
Expert in Bluebeam and Microsoft Office products
Ability to adhere to consistent and timely attendance.

Responsibilities

Creation of Design Narratives
Early stage MEP reviews beginning at Concept and continuing into Schematic Design.
Preliminary MEP budgeting and infrastructure planning
Identification of major MEP risks
Onboarding and transfer of project knowledge to the projects Engineers of Record.
Early infrastructure reviews for renovation and remodel projects to include facility condition assessments, loads and capacity, and code compliance of existing systems before Architectural scope and project budgets are finalized.
Conduct comprehensive peer reviews of mechanical design documents at various stages (SD, DD, CD) to identify design gaps, code compliance issues, and constructability concerns.
Analyze mechanical systems to propose cost-saving alternatives that maintain or improve performance and lifecycle value without sacrificing design intent.
Manage the interface between external MEP consultants and our internal pre-construction and operations teams.
Analyze and level mechanical subcontractor bids, identify "gotchas" or gaps to ensure 100% scope coverage and proactively eliminate future change orders.
Provide high-level technical support to Project Managers and Superintendents during the installation and commissioning phases.
Analyze schematics for "constructability," ensuring that equipment clearances, maintenance access, and routing are feasible within the physical constraints of the structure.
Review subcontractor bids and scopes to ensure all mechanical and plumbing requirements are captured, preventing future change orders.
Act as the primary technical resource for field teams to resolve complex RFI (Request for Information) issues and MEP conflicts in real-time.
Balancing the needs of the design team (intent) with the needs of the GC (budget and schedule).
Assist Beck project teams with project commissioning activities

Benefits

401k match and free SmartDollar program for financial wellness
Free dedicated financial coach
Personal health & fitness program for tracking activities & earning rewards
Paid family leave
Health discounts on medical premiums
Free comprehensive health screenings
Free health coach program for weight-loss & hypertension management
Financial & behavioral support for family forming journeys (ex. Fertility, adoption, pregnancy, and parenthood).
Free Life Coach
Pet insurance discount
Organized projects and events to support our communities