Traveling MEP Engineer - MSG - Data Centers

Turner Construction Company - Louisville, KY

Full-time - Mid Level

Louisville, KY

Construction of Buildings

About the position

This position is for a full-time traveling assignment supporting an Advanced Technology project, which includes our Data Center, Pharmaceutical, Industrial/Manufacturing, and EV/Battery/Renewables market segment groups (MSG). The selected candidate will report directly to one of these verticals, determined by their project experience. The primary focus of this role is to manage, evaluate, and assess information related to Mechanical and Electrical systems necessary to construct the project on time, in a safe manner, within budget, and to the quality specified by the contract documents. The Traveling MEP Engineer will lead the Turner project team, subcontractors, owner's consultants, and representatives to ensure optimal alignment and efficient systems installation. This includes preparing and managing the contract item's list for all components, materials, and systems to ensure compliance with the project schedule and appropriate approval status. The engineer will participate in schedule update meetings, evaluate and manage the processing of RFIs, and oversee the budget, including the review, evaluation, and negotiation of all change orders while understanding the financial status of all subcontractors. In addition, the engineer will supervise, coach, and mentor Assistant MEP Engineers, co-lead the MEP Coordination Process with the VDC Engineer, and prepare scope of work documents with a division of responsibility for trades. They will partner with the MEP Superintendent to resolve conflicts between mechanical and electrical systems and co-lead the overall turnover process, including start-up, testing, commissioning, and closeout. Regular project walkthroughs will be conducted to ensure that work is proceeding in accordance with the contract documents, coordination drawings, and approved submittals. The engineer will also manage and secure all municipal and agency documentation required for temporary certificates of information and system operation, and create and implement the quality control plan with the MEP Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Turner project team, subcontractors, owner's consultants and representatives to ensure optimal alignment and efficient systems installation.
• Prepare and manage the contract item's list for all components, materials, and systems to ensure compliance with the project schedule.
• Participate in schedule update meetings and provide the latest information for an informed and accurate schedule.
• Evaluate and manage the processing of RFIs.
• Manage the budget including the review, evaluation, and negotiation of all change orders.
• Supervise, coach and mentor Assistant MEP Engineers.
• Co-lead the MEP Coordination Process with the VDC Engineer, ensuring compliance with design requirements and quality standards.
• Prepare scope of work documents with a division of responsibility for trades.
• Partner with the MEP Superintendent to resolve conflicts between mechanical and electrical systems.
• Co-lead the overall turnover process including start-up, testing, commissioning and closeout.
• Conduct regular project walkthroughs with the MEP staff to ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Identify and inform field staff of difficult installation requirements in sufficient time for planning and execution.
• Manage and secure all municipal and agency documentation required for temporary certificates of information and system operation.
• Create and implement the quality control plan with the MEP Superintendent.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of four years of relevant engineering experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience relating to mechanical and electrical systems.
• Technical expertise and understanding of all mechanical and electrical systems that support various project types.
• Business acumen to plan, manage, and execute essential duties with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational ability and proficiency with computer applications.
• Demonstrated personal attributes of a leader to encourage the development of a high performing team.