What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEP Construction Administration position at Schmidt Associates?
MEP Construction Administration
Schmidt Associates is a multistate architecture and engineering firm. We help educational, lifestyle, workplace, and community clients optimize their facilities and systems through analysis and strategic implementation. Acting out of a culture of Servant Leadership, we put the needs of our clients first. This has led to us being known for providing Better Foresight, Better Insight, and for being Better On-Site throughout projects. We strive to make each project unique and reflective of the culture and values of the Owner, creating plans and spaces for improved efficiency.
Schmidt Associates is looking for a dynamic individual to join the organization in a Construction Administration Management capacity.
Qualifications:
Ability to provide leadership in the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) construction process with applied experience to drive construction through Design and Construction Phases.
Responsibilities:
Project Strategies - Participate in design discussions from cost and construction perspective. Advise on construction sequencing to meet Owner’s schedule. Develop and implement strategies to complete construction on schedule.
Design Phase – Provide a Quality Assurance Checkpoint during key Design and Construction Documentation Mileposts. Provide MEP Constructability input during Design and Documentation. Serve as a technical / construction resource to the Project Team.
Construction Phase -
On MEP focused projects - Function as the Contractor’s primary daily contact. Monitor the construction schedule and identify any conditions which may cause a delay in completion. Lead construction coordination meetings. Issue agendas and meeting notes. Observe tests required by the Contract Documents. Coordinate with the Project Manager design disciplines for submittal review. Review all Contractor submittals, claims and pay requests. Review recommended action with Project Manager. Receive Contractor’s R.F.I.’s, obtain answers from appropriate sources and issue A.S.I.’s. Initiate and issue Change Request and Change Orders.
On projects where MEP is not the primary scope – Function as MEP support for other Design Team and Construction Administrators.
This includes:
- Obtaining technical descriptions and drawings from Architects / Engineers.
- Maintaining Proposal Request / Change Order Log.
- Reviewing Contractor quotations, obtaining Architect / Engineer comments, and preparing recommendations.
- Provide MEP-specific site observations, reports and troubleshooting (moved comment from the heading above)
Experience/Education:
- This position requires comprehensive knowledge of commercial MEP systems At least 10 years of Construction Administration experience as a designer, project manager, construction administrator, or related role
- Mechanical, Electrical or Plumbing design or construction related education.
- BIM experience is a plus
- Experience in an AE or Construction Firm preferred