MEP Coordinator / Estimator

Job Description Summary

Coordination of the HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical and Fire Protection Systems

Job Description

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Scheduling

• Assist in developing sequences of installation for mechanical and electrical components
• Assist in establishing milestones for completion of various systems to allow sufficient time for pre-testing and testing
• Assist in establishing testing schedule for each subcontractor’s individual components leading up to coordinated testing of systems involving several contractors
• Assist in establishing shop drawing and submittal schedules and see to their maintenance and follow-up. Help identify long lead items, and see to their inclusion in the Master project Schedule, including all updates
• Assist in establishing job close-out schedules and implement specific procedures for close-out including submittals of as-builts, O&M manuals and Owner’s training

Shop Drawings and Submittals

• Review for compliance with contract documents
• Review for proper scope coordination among all trades and ensure that appropriate submittals are exchanged among trades where necessary
• Review for proper space coordination among trades such as duct and piping layouts, beam penetration requirements, headroom clearances, etc.

Estimating and Preconstruction

• Assist in development in the preparation of mechanical and electrical preliminary estimates
• Review subcontractor budgets, scope sheets, qualifications, exclusions, etc.
• Assist in development in the preparation of preliminary schedules
• Review subcontract proposals for scope, price and compliance with general contract
• Other Responsibilities
• Participate in weekly subcontractors’ meeting, as necessary
• Arrange special meetings when necessary to coordinate subcontractors’ shop drawings, address design problems with subcontractors and consultants, etc.
• Monitor on-site work to ensure compliance with contract requirements and schedule
• Inspect equipment, materials, and fabrications stored off-site as necessary
• Identify work of other trades which requires coordination with mechanical and electrical work such as drywall, elevators, finish hardware, etc.
• Assist Project Manager in reviewing change order request for scope and pricing
• Assist in developing and implementing programs for temporary mechanical and electrical systems and/or the temporary use of permanent systems
• Make recommendations on subcontractor performance, abilities and suitability for bidding certain jobs, and on key subcontractor personnel to request for certain jobs
• Review mechanical and electrical payment requests and billing breakdowns
• Develop and maintain working relationships with building, plumbing and electric inspectors
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

MINIMUM SKILLS OR REQUIREMENTS

• 3 -5 years of estimating experience is preferred
• Must be able to support team with pursuits
• Degree in construction or engineering or equivalent experience
• Technical background in electrical/mechanical trades
• Knowledge of OSHA laws
• Contractual background
• Effective English verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to identify, address and solve jobsite problems
• Knowledge of craft labor assignments