Lead MEP Engineer - Bay Area Construction

Turner Construction Company; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking an experienced professional to manage Mechanical and Electrical systems on a major Bay Area project. You will lead the project team, subcontractors, and consultants to ensure timely, safe, and quality installations in line with contract documents.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering with at least six years of relevant experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and STSC certification within six months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or equivalent) with six years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to manage complex mechanical/electrical systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with good organizational ability.
• Experience with project budgets, change orders, and schedule coordination.
• STSC certification required within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead project team, subcontractors, and consultants to align systems installation with schedule and budget.
• Prepare and manage contract item lists to ensure ROJ dates align with the project schedule and approvals.
• Participate in schedule update meetings and provide accurate information.
• Evaluate and manage RFI processing.
• Manage budget including review, evaluation, and negotiation of change orders.
• Supervise and mentor Assistant MEP Engineers.
• Co-lead MEP Coordination with the VDC Engineer to ensure design compliance.
• Create scope of work documents and define responsibilities for trades and temporary operations.
• Co-lead turnover, start-up, testing, commissioning, and closeout.
• Conduct regular site walkthroughs to ensure work aligns with contract docs and submittals.
• Inform field staff of difficult installation requirements for proper planning.
• Secure municipal/agency documentation for temporary information and system operation.
• Develop and implement a quality control plan with the MEP Superintendent.

Skills

Project leadership

Schedule management

Budget negotiation

Verbal & written communication

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Turner Construction Company is seeking an experienced professional to manage Mechanical and Electrical systems on a major Bay Area project. You will lead the project team, subcontractors, and consultants to ensure timely, safe, and quality installations in line with contract documents.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering with at least six years of relevant experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and STSC certification within six months.