Job Description Summary:
Coordination of the scheduling and installation of electrical,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 Monitor compliance with all schedules
· 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
Scope Coordination
· Check-off list developed to show completion dates for Set-in-Place, Wired, Controlled, Testing,
and Accepted phases
Estimating and Preconstruction
· Review mechanical and electrical preliminary estimates and preliminary schedules for accuracy
· Review subcontractor budgets, scope sheets, qualifications, exclusions, etc.
· Review subcontract proposals for scope, price and compliance with general contract
· Facilitate VDC processes, if applicable.
· Determine which systems will be considered in coordination activities
o Underground –plumbing, piping, conduits, grounding, shoring, foundations.
o Interstitial Space– ductwork, mechanical equipment, fire sprinkler, conduits and cabling,
piping, fire/smoke dampers, framing, structural steel, seismic bracing, lighting,
pneumatic tube, service access.
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Mechanical/Electrical Superintendent
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o Wall Framing and Rating – Piping, conduit, wall mounted equipment, j-boxes,
interference walls, damper framing, access doors, wall bracing, fire stopping.
o Roof and penthouse – Equipment curbs, sleepers, platforms, penetrations, vibration
isolation, discharge/intake proximity, equipment screens.
o Life Safety – Fire alarm, fire/smoke dampers, smoke detection, door closure, fire
sprinkler flow, central station dialing, air handling shut down, smoke evacuation,
elevator recall.
o Normal and Emergency Power – Utilities, Generators, switch gear, emergency and
egress lighting, transfer switches, load shedding and fuel oil systems.
o Medical and Imaging Equipment - Mechanical and electrical connections, owner
provided, contractor provided, anchorage, wall and ceiling backing.
o Low Voltage systems – BMS, lighting controls, fire alarm, smoke control, security,
telecom cabling, IT equipment cooling, fire alarm central stations dialing, control system
modem lines.
Other Responsibilities
· Participate in weekly subcontractor’s meeting, as necessary
· Arrange special meetings and keep appropriate notes when necessary to coordinating
subcontractor’s shop drawings, address special design problems with subcontractors and
consultants, etc.
· Monitor on-site work to ensure compliance with contract requirements and schedule and
contribute progress information to periodic update
· Inspect equipment, materials, and fabrications stored off-site to verify payment requests
· 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
· Perform manual work only in rare circumstances when, in employee’s independent judgment,
exigent circumstances require it
· Document final close-out and Owner’s acceptance
· Ability to travel as required by management
· Ability to supervise multiple projects over a large geographic area as required by management
· Complete other responsibilities as assigned
MINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
· Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience
· Extensive field construction experience at supervisory level
· 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