MEP Coordinator / Estimator

Swinerton · San Francisco · $130,000–$165,700 (stated in the posting)

Compensation Range

$130,000.00 - $165,700.00 Annual Salary

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