MEP Project Engineer

Hoffman Construction Company; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoffman Construction Company in Boise, Idaho is seeking an MEP Project Engineer to coordinate multiple trades, interpret design and construction documents, and resolve field coordination issues on complex projects.

This onsite role reports to the Project Superintendent and MEP Project Manager, interfaces with design professionals, clients and subcontractors, and aims to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 with basic network understanding.
• Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E-Builder, Bluebeam, MS Project, and Primavera P6.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.
• Training in design and construction document reading and CSI specs.
• Strong ability to organize technical data and understand construction aspects.

Responsibilities

• Interface between area managers and subcontractors to resolve field coordination items.
• Run meetings with area managers, design team, subcontractors, and client representatives.
• Interpret design/construction documents and quantify materials for construction.
• Coordinate all MEP elements within the overall project design.
• Organize and facilitate client personnel training on MEP operations.
• Review submittals and coordinate across multiple submittals for accuracy and functionality.
• Generate and manage RFIs and change documents.
• Field survey layout of control lines and benchmarks.
• Serve as technical advisor on-site in the field office.
• Coordinate architectural, structural, and MEP systems within the project design.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Windows OS

Coordination skills

Communication skills

Field survey

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Construction Management, Architecture or equivalent

Tools

Prolog

Procore

E-Builder

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

The MEP Project Engineer will work within the Construction Department and will report to Project Superintendent and MEP Project Manager. They will work closely with design professionals, clients, and subcontractors to address complex coordination issues. The MEP Project Engineer is on the front line to aid in avoiding and solving technical problems that arise. This is a fully onsite position based in Boise, ID.

Salary: $90,000 - $130,000 DOE + incentives

Essential Responsibilities:

• Interface between area managers and multiple subcontractors to assist with resolution of field coordination items.
• Run meetings involving area managers, design team members, multiple subcontractors, and client representatives.
• Interpret design, construction documents, technical manuals, and quantifying materials required for construction from the documents.
• Coordinate all MEP elements within the overall project design.
• Organize and facilitate training of the client’s personnel in the operations and maintenance of MEP elements and systems.
• Review and process submittal information and coordinate between multiple submittals to ensure the accuracy and functionality of each component of the various elements and systems.
• Generate, receive, and distribute requests for information (RFI).
• Receive and distribute change documents issued by other team members.
• Field survey layout of control lines and benchmarks.
• Serve as the technical advisor at onsite field construction office.
• Ability to coordinate architectural, structural, and MEP systems within the overall project design.

Qualifications:

• Proficient inWindows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point and Teams),and have a general understanding of working within a computer network.
• Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E-Builder, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Primavera Project Planner (P6).
• Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.
• Training in design and construction document reading, design specifications, survey theory and techniques.
• Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method. Familiar with CSI specification system forconstruction.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all aspects of construction.
• Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills.
• Ability to work well and maintain a cooperative attitude through high-pressure situations.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by phone calls and questions on work in progress.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work closely with variety of trade and craft people in a field work situation. Patience and professionalism are essential.
• Must be a strong team player with the ability to collaborate with various personnel within and across departments and at all levels of leadership.
• Work schedule must be flexible to allow extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences.

Professional Experience and Education

• A minimum of three (3) years of commercial building experience required.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree inCivil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent degree and/or equivalent field work experience required.
• Education background in materials and methods of construction.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Workday is a combination of being stationary and moving about the work location. Must be able to spend equal amounts of time in a stationary position in an office environment and moving about the construction site.
• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs and work in confined spaces.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Frequently operates machinery and will use hands/fingers and legs to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect and position materials
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus in an outdoor environment. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; reading printed and digital documents
• Must be able to work in proximity to loud equipment more than 50% of the time. Must be able to wear hearing protection as necessary.Often required to communicate with customers and coworkers in an office setting and on the job site.
• Abilityto communicate laws, ordinances, plans, regulations, protocols, directives, and standard operating procedures related to project scope in English.
• Must have the ability to lift or manipulate 50 pounds to a height of 3 feet and carry or push it 50-100 feet.
• Must be able to regularly bend or twist to examine project work.
• Must be able to regularly position self in a kneeling, crouching or crawling position for the purpose of examining project work.
• Must use independent judgment, and organizational and problem-solving skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results.