Senior MEP Engineer

J.F. White Contracting • Virginia Beach, VA

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About The Position

The Senior MEP Engineer will be responsible for overseeing and managing various aspects of construction engineering projects, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and safety standards. This role involves close collaboration with engineering teams, project management, and owners to drive project success from planning through close-out.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• 7+ years construction engineering experience.
• Experience managing construction engineering teams.
• Proven skill and ability managing engineering teams in a design build or other alternative build project.
• Able to set clear expectations for direct reports regarding role and responsibilities.
• Able to delegate and assign work to engineering team to progress the project production forward.
• Advanced knowledge of contract specifications and quality assurance practices.
• Able to identify budget and project costs and recommend options to mitigate project delays.
• Knowledge of design build and other alternative build techniques.
• Knowledge of financial reporting methods, quantity tracking methods and cost coding.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with engineering team to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment and resources.
• Review shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data.
• Provide technical input for project work plan and scheduling.
• Identify risk elements of production, materials, equipment or process that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.
• Evaluate weekly and monthly production, schedule and budget projections to accurately track project performance.
• Updates project schedule weekly for owner and management reporting.
• Prepare and manages a three-week work plan. Notifies engineering and project management of any significant schedule changes and develops solutions to mitigate delays and cost.
• Initiate and manages all Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Remit accurate project quantities using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported.
• Manage invoicing with accounting team regarding materials, equipment and subcontractor needs.
• Review certificates and permits needed to perform work.
• Review required Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) to ensure a safe and compliance work environment for all construction personnel. Participates in all weekly safety meetings with field team and project leadership; presents field analysis as needed.
• Perform project leadership role during close-out procedures if Project Manager separates from project before close.
• Reviews close-out checklist with owner and field crews at the end of the project.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior