Senior M/E Engineer, Industrial & Manufacturing

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P•Brownsville, TX

About The Position

JE Dunn’s Advanced Facilities Group combines Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial & Manufacturing into a team focused on large industrial and manufacturing, data center, and semiconductor projects. The Senior M/E Engineer completes increasingly complex mechanical, electrical, and field construction activities and provides management direction and expertise for estimating, scheduling, quality control, and commissioning in mechanical and electrical scopes of work. The role also involves collecting and assembling data, developing estimates, generating systems and bid analyses, and developing new business opportunities. The position makes routine decisions, recommends actions to a supervisor, and refers exceptions to the supervisor. It provides mentoring to less experienced coworkers and includes responsibility for resource allocation and staffing assigned projects, client relationships, subcontract negotiations, equipment purchasing, commissioning documentation, and business development. The stated career path is Engineering Services Manager. A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, architectural engineering, or a related field is required; equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the degree. Ten or more years of construction management experience is preferred. A valid and unrestricted driver’s license is required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, architectural engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered instead.
  • Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
  • Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills and ability to deliver effective presentations.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office and required construction technology.
  • Ability to read and understand plans, drawings, and specifications.
  • Proficiency in basic JE Dunn construction M/E tools and software.
  • Ability to apply construction management means and methods and thorough knowledge of project processes.
  • Ability to build lasting relationships and collaborate with internal and external teams.
  • Intermediate proficiency in scheduling software and BIM.
  • Advanced ability to apply Lean processes and philosophy.
  • Advanced ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability, and generate future work through relationships.
  • Intermediate demonstrated knowledge of ASE and Lens.
  • Ability to construct a project from start to finish; prepare project budgets, GMPs, or hard bids; and complete range estimates.
  • Ability to support marketing presentations and activities and manage a team.

Nice To Haves

  • 10 or more years of construction management experience.

Responsibilities

  • Complete increasingly complex mechanical, electrical, and field construction activities.
  • Develop budgetary M/E estimates using program and schematic design information.
  • Review mechanical and electrical options, perform systems analysis, recommend project systems, and provide value engineering suggestions.
  • Coordinate mechanical and electrical scopes of work during the bid process and participate in subcontractor selection and subcontract negotiations.
  • Develop system sequencing requirements, provide solutions to meet schedule requirements, and contribute scheduling input.
  • Review design documents, identify potential quality problems, help develop quality control programs, and perform job inspections.
  • Develop pre-functional checklists and functional testing procedures, verify contractors’ functional testing, issue commissioning plans for approval, verify correction of deficiencies, and submit commissioning documentation to owners.
  • Review and approve shop drawings before submitting them to the design team.
  • Mentor less experienced coworkers and create M/E tools and solutions to improve processes and work products.
  • Purchase equipment from vendors for assigned projects.
  • Build client relationships and serve as a direct client contact.
  • Participate in interviews, presentations, and business development efforts to help win work.
  • Represent the M/E department and JE Dunn at external community events.
  • Manage resource allocation and staffing for assigned projects and ensure reimbursability requirements are met.
  • Support and promote diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn and implement the company’s non-discrimination policy.
  • Participate in the company’s safety and quality plans and culture, supporting an injury-free environment through personal actions and mentoring.

Benefits

  • A benefits package aligned to the Professional Non-Union position; details are available through the benefits link in the posting.
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