Mechanical Subject Matter Expert

About The Role

We are seeking a Mechanical SME to act on behalf of Owner to become a virtual extension of the Owner’s Project Team and will establish an immediate and close relationship with Owner to gain a complete understanding of the Owner’s Project requirements, goals, constraints, and general business objectives. The OR will bring. The OR will bring “best practice” and innovative experience, comply with the Owners’ standards for quality, optimal cost and on-time delivery to this Project. OR will act as an extension of Owner’s organization to assist in maintaining project-level schedule and cost controls and reporting in line with the Owner’s requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participate in commissioning meetings
• Understand P&ID’s, single line diagrams, sequence of operations, Commissioning Scripts and operational considerations to avoid conflicts with operations or downstream efforts.
• Provide input on program and site-specific requirements to subcontractors and vendors to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Submittal/RFI Reviews
• Ensure proper features are selected on subcontractor and vendor submittals before submission to EoR.
• Full review of submittals for temporary provisions. ie. temp power, temp cooling, load banking, flush and fill, etc.
• Review of proposed substitution requests before submission to EoR.
• Review flushing plans and procedures (PCW, LTCW, FO, etc.) to ensure they meet specifications.
• Ensure all expected submittals are received and reviewed.
• Review EoR comments on returned submittals to ensure they meet specifications and drawings.
• Review ductwork & piping coordination/shop drawings to ensure ductwork & piping fabrication, support, and pressure rating matches design drawings.
• Work with GC and subs to ensure the progress of the prefabricated modular assemblies and technical systems like the BMS, PMS, etc. are progressing to meet milestones.
• Review coordination process
• Attend GC weekly meetings for MEP and A/E coordination.
• Review Onsite Work notifications, Torque check reports, Hydro test reports
• Review Punch list litem
• First of a Kind installation reviews
• On site review of installation for compliance with site requirements and Operational staff expectations.
• Set the standard for future installations to be best in class.
• Commissioning Support
• Cover non-critical system checks. It should be noted that a Commissioning firm is under contract to establish and manage scripts and that the expectation for this scope is observation and support only.
• Review relevant test reports, i.e.. SCCAF, Test and Balance, NETA tests, HVAC, and hydronic pressure tests, etc. for non-conforming data.
• Assist with troubleshooting when commissioning issues arise.
• QA/QC inspections
• Review installation for compliance with contract documents, submittals, and product installation instructions.
• Support QA/QC teams in issue resolution and correction.
• Review of punch list items and issue resolution that require engineering judgment.
• BIM Issue review and resolution participation. BIM 360 is the construction management tool used for all issue observations and solution tracking. This team shall fully utilize BIM 360 for documenting field issues, discussing field observations with contractors, and reviewing validity of observations raised by various field resources.
• Product submittals,As built and redline progress tracking and drawing reviews.
• Mechanical Focus Areas
• Be a mechanical technical resource for Owner’s local Project Managers, installing contractors, mechanical vendors, and QA/QC providers for issue resolution.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting, identify repair plans, and participate in critical commissioning of mechanical equipment such as the process water systems, critical cooling air handlers, fuel oil systems and any first of a kind (FOAK) equipment
• Review and comment on the preliminary and final TAB reports verifying system performances matches the drawing and the specifications.
• Verify device installation matches approved coordination during field walks. Identify equipment and valve access or operation conflicts with other trades.
• Review all fuel deliveries bills of lading (BOL) and fuel testing results prior to introduction into the generator fuel system to ensure it meets Owner’s specifications.
• Identify items required to incorporate temporary services and flushing plans. g. Review and comment on mechanical equipment and ductwork protection plans provided by others.
• Review field procedures, progress, and results of flushing plans (PCW, Chilled Water, Chemical Dosing,FO, etc.) to ensure systems are being cleaned according to the approved flush plan. Reviews are to include setup of flushing equipment, temporary piping configuration, permanent piping, and valve arrangements.
• Provide periodical field review of the execution of mechanical and ductwork protection plans to ensure the procedures are being followed.
• Review ductwork pressure testing results to verify duct leakage and pressure class meets the drawings and specifications.
  

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree in one of the following: Business Administration, Construction Management, Construction Project Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Architecture
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in a PM role
• GC experience preferred / solid construction background
• Mission-critical (data center specific) experience
• Local to the site (within 50 miles)
• 100% dedicated to the project and client!
• Formal Project Management methods / best practices
• Cross-functional team participation in a high-tech, dynamic environment
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Proven track record in delivering high-quality programs
• Passionate about solving complex challenges within aggressive timelines
• Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and quickly-changing environment.
  
  

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: $150,000 - $170,000 Annual

Bonus/Commission: No