MEP Design Coordinator

Overall Responsibility:

The MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) Design Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating all MEP-related activities in Design. This role ensures that all MEP systems are designed, reviewed, delivered within project timelines, and budgets.

Responsible for providing team leadership within large design team for coordinating all design development effort with focus on MEP/IT/LS/Special systems integration into overall design deliverables with architecture. Familiarity with NYC Building Codes, working closely with all parties leading to a high quality deliverable.

Also responsible for staying abreast of changes in the industry and the latest advancements in engineering, as well as proposing solutions to existing problems. Candidate will be required to collaborate with architects, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Essential Functions:

• Provide leadership within large design team specific to building systems disciplines.
• Coordinate with design teams to develop detailed MEP/IT/LS/Special Systems plans, specifications from specialty subconsultants on team.
• Coordinate all reviews and approvals of building system designs, shop drawings, and submittals.
• Ensure compliance with all building codes and regulations.
• Monitor project progress and address any MEP-related issues.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders.

Needed Skills:

Must have a good understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, information technologies, life safety and special systems that go into institutional buildings and the ability to work on them independently, as well as excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and an eye for detail and accuracy. Skills and qualifications include:

• Leadership: Provide independent thought and team leadership to group of discipline specific consultants thru proactive and established project design management practices.
• Analytical skill: The ability to analyze and interpret plans accurately for effective implementation.
• Problem-solving skill: The ability to identify building system related problems and propose effective solutions working closely with discipline specific consultants and leads.
• Communication skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills: Ability to prioritize tasks and remain focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to create and maintain productive relationships with employees, clients, and vendors.

Education/Experience Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree Architecture, Building Systems Engineering or related fields.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in MEP/building systems coordination or related field.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and construction standards.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Proficiency BIM and AutoCAD.

Work Environment / Conditions

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those a Contracts Administrator encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Positions in this class typically require manual dexterity, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and repetitive motions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Contracts Administrator to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The position is generally sedentary (sitting) but may walk or stand for brief periods of time.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: ARORA ENGINEERS, LLC (ARORA)- Arora provides clients in the aviation, transportation, education, government, and commercial/institutional sectors with engineering services for intelligent infrastructure solutions. Through smart design, construction management, and facilities maintenance management, we rethink industry needs to help keep clients on the cutting edge and add value to a project. Arora is a growing firm that welcomes individuals with a thirst for knowledge and the energy to tackle projects that help take the infrastructure of our world to the next level.

DISCLAIMER:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against, on the basis of these factors or of disability.