MEP Specialist II

Sundt Construction•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do. At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities, and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America. Basic Job Functions: MEP Specialist will lead the effort in coordinating the MEP trades on major construction projects. This candidate will work with the project team to ensure successful completion of all MEP trade work.

Requirements

3-6 years of experience (Step I) and 6-9 years of experience (Step II) in Construction/MEP Coordination.
Good understanding of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and low-voltage systems.
General understanding of Building Codes, Mechanical Codes, Electrical Codes and Plumbing Codes as they relate to construction of project.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred.
Experienced dealing with MEP subcontracts and subcontractors.
Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs as well as Primavera P6.
MEP Specialist Step I will ideally have 3 years of experience as a Project Engineer.
MEP Specialist Step II will ideally have a combined total of 6-9 years of Project Engineer and Superintendent experience and should have experience coordinating MEP systems on large scale projects.
MEP Specialist must have an in depth knowledge of LEED especially as it relates to the Fundamental and Enhanced commissioning credits.

Responsibilities

Lead MEP subcontractors throughout duration of the project (from groundbreaking through commissioning and turnover to owner).
Assist Schedulers and/or site personnel with developing detailed CPM schedules for all MEP installation activities, including cost and resource loading.
Work with Superintendent on project logistics and temporary facility plans and review and approve material and equipment for MEP systems prior to installation.
Conduct site visits to review the quality of subcontractor installation, noting deficiencies, and working with project team to resolve issues. Review subcontractor change order pricing when requested to assist project team.
Assist in developing plans for the start-up of MEP systems and commissioning of project with the project team.
Coordinate activities, materials procurement and other related activities with Project Manager and field staff and communicate progress and prepare appropriate reports as needed.
Represent Sundt Construction in regard to the MEP process at weekly Owner and contractors meetings.
Provide warranty support and resolution plans to address open items.
Facilitates the 3-D coordination process to resolve all conflicts prior to start of installations.
Review all MEP related submittals and confirm they are in compliance with the design criteria and contract.
Interface directly with the assigned CxA and specifically manage all commissioning related documentation including pre-functional checklists, start-up checklists, and functional test documents.