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MEP Coordinator / Estimator

Swinerton
Oakland, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/26/2026
Compensation Range

$130,000.00 - $165,700.00 Annual Salary

Job Description Summary

Coordination of the HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical and Fire Protection Systems

Job Description

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Scheduling

  • Assist in developing sequences of installation for mechanical and electrical components
  • Assist in establishing milestones for completion of various systems to allow sufficient time for pre-testing and testing
  • Assist in establishing testing schedule for each subcontractor’s individual components leading up to coordinated testing of systems involving several contractors
  • Assist in establishing shop drawing and submittal schedules and see to their maintenance and follow-up. Help identify long lead items, and see to their inclusion in the Master project Schedule, including all updates
  • Assist in establishing job close-out schedules and implement specific procedures for close-out including submittals of as-builts, O&M manuals and Owner’s training

Shop Drawings and Submittals

  • Review for compliance with contract documents
  • Review for proper scope coordination among all trades and ensure that appropriate submittals are exchanged among trades where necessary
  • Review for proper space coordination among trades such as duct and piping layouts, beam penetration requirements, headroom clearances, etc.

Estimating and Preconstruction

  • Assist in development in the preparation of mechanical and electrical preliminary estimates
  • Review subcontractor budgets, scope sheets, qualifications, exclusions, etc.
  • Assist in development in the preparation of preliminary schedules
  • Review subcontract proposals for scope, price and compliance with general contract
  • Other Responsibilities
  • Participate in weekly subcontractors’ meeting, as necessary
  • Arrange special meetings when necessary to coordinate subcontractors’ shop drawings, address design problems with subcontractors and consultants, etc.
  • Monitor on-site work to ensure compliance with contract requirements and schedule
  • Inspect equipment, materials, and fabrications stored off-site as necessary
  • Identify work of other trades which requires coordination with mechanical and electrical work such as drywall, elevators, finish hardware, etc.
  • Assist Project Manager in reviewing change order request for scope and pricing
  • Assist in developing and implementing programs for temporary mechanical and electrical systems and/or the temporary use of permanent systems
  • Make recommendations on subcontractor performance, abilities and suitability for bidding certain jobs, and on key subcontractor personnel to request for certain jobs
  • Review mechanical and electrical payment requests and billing breakdowns
  • Develop and maintain working relationships with building, plumbing and electric inspectors
  • Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Skills Or Requirements

  • 3 -5 years of estimating experience is preferred
  • Must be able to support team with pursuits
  • Degree in construction or engineering or equivalent experience
  • Technical background in electrical/mechanical trades
  • Knowledge of OSHA laws
  • Contractual background
  • Effective English verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to identify, address and solve jobsite problems
  • Knowledge of craft labor assignments

Salary : $130,000 - $165,700

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