MEP Engineer at The Place

Job Description

• The main objective of this role is to ensure the highest quality of design and delivery of mechanical, electrical and plumbing jobs in both new and existing locations.
• He/she will report to the Head of Facilities

Major Scope of Coverage

• HVAC systems
• Electrical Power and Lighting;
• Fire Alarm systems;
• Energy Management;
• Plumbing design and installation;
• Cooking gas appliances/equipment design and installation.
  

Role and Responsibilities

• Manage MEP designs and implementation, including HVAC, pumping, Fire Fighting, cooking gas lines and piping systems from initiation through successful closure for new projects and renovations;
• Carry out design and implementation of all MEP systems on all assigned projects to be handled in-house;
• Ensure that all building systems are in safe working order and in line with current regulations;
• Ensure that all certificate of compliance are maintained and up-to-date in accordance with relevant legislations;
• Analysis of repetitive equipment failures;
• Manage all phases of all MEP designs and deployment assigned to consultants;
• Review contractor's installation and method statements;
• Undertake project snagging and maintain an on-going list of electrical and mechanical services defect for contractor’s remedial actions;
• On a spot basis, witness, review and comment on contractors’ testing and commissioning results and advise management accordingly;
• Prepare site instructions relating to building MEP services as required and issue to PM;
• Tracking of all Request for Information (RFI), change orders and other pertinent documentations on MEP systems on all projects;
• Review and propose for management approval all contractors’ operations and maintenance manuals;
• Manage MEP project closeout, including securing warranties, guarantees, and acceptance of work, sub-contractors’ and vendor close, final payment and record retention;
• Ensure that the installation, inspection and testing of all the MEP equipment, fittings and work implemented meets the specification, regulatory and other requirements.
• Coordinate with other project personnel to ensure that deadlines, procedures, and other project requirements are met.
• Research and help deploy better MEP systems and methodologies, tools and techniques;
• Facilitate problem solving, as may arise, among MEP Subcontractors during construction;
• Validate design issues related to MEP and suggest alternative solutions;
• Assist in the receipt and review of MEP submittals;
• Log and post all MEP changes and as-built information on field drawings;
• Assist in the scope review, budgeting and justification of MEP change work order;
• Direct, monitor and control the activities of MEP Subcontractor;
• Coordination and administration of MEP related materials, systems and shop drawings submittals;
• Ensure that MEP Subcontractors provides and adheres to relevant Quality documentation/records;
• Ensure that MEP Subcontractors adheres to Project safety regulations;
• Assist head of facilities during annual appraisal of MEP vendors/contractors

Qualifications

• Mechanical or Electrical University degree in Engineering
• Working knowledge of plans, prints, specifications and schematics associated with the trade
• 5 years of construction experience with working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing in a consulting firm
• Good knowledge of construction procedures and in construction procedures and practices
• Computer literate
• Possess excellent communication and organizational skills
• Attention to details
• Be proactive and responsive in nature;
• High problem solving skill.