TESTING & COMMISSIONING ENGINEER - MEP

Job Description

MEP PROJECT ENGINEER

The MEP Project Engineer will lead the effort in coordinating, scheduling, and managing the MEP trades and their associated, Design consultants, authorities and subcontractors. The MEP Project Engineer will work with the project team to ensure successful completion of all MEP trade work. The MEP Project Engineer reports directly to the Project Manager.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the performance and quality control of all MEP trades. This includes but is not limited to the following scope of work: Mechanical, Plumbing, Medical Air, Vac and Gas, Ductwork, Building Controls, Electrical, Fire Alarm, Nurse Call, Tele/Data, AV, Security, Site Utilities and Fire Protection.
• Fluency and familiarity with all contract documents.
• Manage and lead MEP subcontractors from contract award through project close out.
• Coordinate with Design Consultants & Authorities to ensure design requirements are complied.
• Implement and manage MEP coordination process to resolve all conflicts prior to start of installations. May involve the use of AutoCAD & Revit.
• Prior to installation, review shop drawings and submittals for compliance and completeness.
• Participate in the cost review and change order process as it relates to the MEP trades. Assists the Project Manager as necessary in estimating change orders.
• Review all pay requests from MEP subcontractors and ensure that they are proper and timely.
• Provide scheduling input to the project team as it relates to the MEP trades.
• Coordinate onsite MEP activities, materials procurement, and other related activities with Project Manager, Construction Manager & Senior Engineers.
• Communicate progress and prepare appropriate reports as needed and requested.
• Troubleshoot and assist in the resolution of field installation issues.
• Attend weekly meetings with owners, architects and subcontractors. Chair additional meetings with the MEP subcontractors as necessary.
• Coordinates the installation of owner-provided equipment as it relates to the MEP trades.
• Monitors the installation and start-up of MEP systems and commissioning of project with Engineer & Owner.
• Coordinate and manage the owner training process.
• Manage the close out process for the MEP trades.
• Maintain good relationships with co-workers, vendors, subcontractors, owners, engineers and architects
  
  

Responsibilities

Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical / mechanical engineering preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in Construction/MEP Coordination
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues
• Strong grasp 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
• Experienced dealing with MEP subcontracts and subcontractors
• Proficient computer skills
• Revit, and AutoCAD skills are a plus.
• Desire to be a team player
• Strong communication skills