MEP Senior Preconstruction Engineer

Holder Construction is an ENR Top 25 industry leader with operations throughout the United States. We are currently seeking highly motivated construction professionals to join our company in MEP Preconstruction . Holder ’ s MEP Preconstruction department is currently located in our Phoenix office. Opportunities in our MEP Preconstruction Department may exist in Charlotte, NC; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ; and Washington, D.C.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with project teams to lead and manage MEP preconstruction activities, including estimating, design management, and subcontractor/vendor procurement.
• Communication with electrical/mechanical equipment vendors, electrical/mechanical design engineers, clients, and subcontractors. Internal communication responsibility amongst the different departments and project stakeholders.
• Prepare comparative analysis to previous (internal and external) estimates and develop a clear and concise explanation of the variances for each of the project stakeholders.
• Coordinate with teams of preconstruction Engineers to develop a complete scope of work centered around MEP systems to help teams avoid typical “gotcha’s” as well as guide teams through atypical situations.
• Prepare detailed MEP analyses of subcontractor and vendor bid proposals along with recommendations for award. Include a comprehensive analysis of all project risks and challenges against the client’s project schedule and budget.
• Opportunity to move up to train and develop preconstruction engineers for complete technical and non-technical development in the world of MEP systems
• Lead responses to RFPs, which enhance Holder’s reputation and consideration by clients for current and future opportunities.
• Represent Holder at all design/coordination meetings, industry events, as well as maintaining positive relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and our clients/owners.
• Ownership for the creation, updating, and presentation of project deliverables and tools to our clients.
• Support meetings with the owner, architect, and engineer for all aspects of the preconstruction phase of the project.
  
  

Requirements for this position include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Construction Management or have MEP subcontractor preconstruction experience.
• The ideal candidate will have 5 years of preconstruction experience in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and/or building automation systems/power monitoring systems.
• Ability to read and understand electrical, HVAC, plumbing, architectural, and civil plans and specifications.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of MEP Systems and equipment.
• Experience leading a team of MEP Project Engineers / Estimators.
• Outstanding communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment including:
• Accepts and adapts to change in a professionally appropriate and thoughtful manner
• Effectively communicates and listens
• Looks to continually improve and grow
• Organizes and uses meeting time effectively
• Lead by example via a work ethic and effort above-standard in the industry
• Presents ideas in a manner that is clear, concise, and easy to understand
• Able to handle confrontation in a professional and constructive manner
• Proven ability to develop the team around them, including:
• Enables others to act
• Emphasizes the importance of people’s contributions
• Engages others and encourages high performance
• Engages in radical candor that develops others while being professional and respectful
• Willing to accept constructive criticism from others to improve themselves