Mechanical Systems Coordinator

Overview

The Mechanical Systems Coordinator provides support to US Engineering staff during all portions of the project life cycle with interaction and management of control contractors. Provides training to project leaders with control systems interaction and control contractors coordination.

• Work with pre-construction team to review contract documents and assist in developing temperature controls (TC) contractor scope.
• Assist with RFQ process for selecting TC candidates.
• Review TC contractor’s scope and proposals to supply support for project team and clients.
• Participate in selection process working with project team and customers throughout interview process for TC contractor selection.
• Review contract documents with controls contractor and engineering team to ensure clarity of intent and expectations are understood.
• Assist project team with reviewing mechanical submittals to ensure control interaction and or integration capabilities to meet design intent are achieved and understood.
• Review controls contractor’s submittals and design drawings to ensure contract requirements are met.
• Perform regular jobsite walks to inspect controls installation and provide report to project team.
• Attend project meetings for scheduling commissioning requirements and assist with developing coordination between project team, controls contractor, and commissioning agency for roles and responsibilities.
• Assist with commissioning process as needed.
• Review final controls contractor documentation to ensure closeout procedures are completed.
• Assist project team with any controls warranty items for clarification and completion.
• Review controls change orders for scope and pricing.
• Work with customer to ensure satisfaction and expectations are met.
• Assist with troubleshooting of potential controls and equipment issues

• The Mechanical Systems Coordinator should possess the ability to effectively interface with the project team and assist with all portions of the project concerning controls installation from the pre-construction phase to the final close out of the project.
• The Mechanical Systems Coordinator should possess the ability to review and understand mechanical systems and how the interaction between controls and the designed systems will be accomplished.

• B.S. degree in engineering or construction management, or
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in construction industry

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in building automation controls industry.
• Prior experience managing controls projects, schedules, installation, programming, and budgets required.
• Must have diverse experience in types of building automation installation projects - e.g. commercial, industrial, and institutional.

• Thorough knowledge of mechanical construction and building automation industry practices, processes, and standards.
• Ability to maximize performance of controls contractors through innovative and effective management techniques.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills, such as diplomacy, persuasion, etc. are essential to develop and foster effective professional relationships.
• Strategic thinking and effective problem-solving skills. Keeps "One Company" focus.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Strong negotiation and conflict-management skills.
• Ability to adapt effectively to changing priorities and deliver results.
• Ability to be self-motivating and constantly be seeking to gain knowledge of new technical practices in the controls industry.
• Ability to provide assistance to multiple projects simultaneously.

• Job is performed in a combination of settings, including on project site as well as in the office.
• Routine driving to project sites required. May require travel or temporary assignments or relocation to manage projects outside the regional office area.
• Physical demands include walking on uneven surfaces, climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, lifting, etc. Position includes sitting and standing, use of telephone, keyboard, and computer monitor.

• The range for this position has…