MEP Specialist - Data Center Construction

Sundt Construction•Burlington, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The 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. The role involves managing MEP subcontractors throughout the project duration, from groundbreaking through commissioning and turnover to the owner, and providing warranty support. The MEP Specialist will also represent Sundt Construction in regard to the MEP process at weekly Owner and contractors meetings.

Requirements

3-6 years of experience (Step I) and 6-9 years of experience (Step II) in Construction/MEP Coordination.
Experienced dealing with MEP subcontracts and subcontractors.
General understanding of Building Codes, Mechanical Codes, Electrical Codes and Plumbing Codes as they relate to construction of project.
Good understanding of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and low-voltage systems.
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.
Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs as well as Primavera P6.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

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