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MEP Coordinator

Help Build Exceptional Projects with Vogel Bros. Building Co.

Vogel Bros. Building Co. is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated MEP Coordinator to support our project teams in delivering high-quality commercial construction projects. In this role, you'll provide technical expertise for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems from preconstruction through commissioning while collaborating with Project Managers, Superintendents, VDC, subcontractors, and owners.

Purpose and Scope

In accordance with Vogel Bros. Building Co.’s beliefs / values / mission / vision, the MEP Coordinator acts as a resource to Vogel Bros’ project teams for complex MEP systems as needed to support operations through various stages of a project lifecycle. The MEP Coordinator provides guidance and support to ensure high levels of quality for Vogel Bros’ projects and works to set expectations for the design, planning & installation, and commissioning of MEP systems. The MEP Coordinator is primarily project based and reports to the MEP Project Manager. The MEP Coordinator is also required to stay flexible to the needs of the company and fill in where assigned.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate and support MEP systems throughout all phases of construction.
• Participate in BIM coordination and resolve design conflicts.
• Review drawings and specifications for constructability and quality.
• Assist with subcontractor coordination, startup, testing, and commissioning.
• Promote jobsite safety and help ensure projects are completed on time and to the highest standards.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of commercial construction and/or MEP coordination experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative team player committed to quality and safety.

Why Vogel Bros.?

At Vogel Bros., you'll join a fifth-generation, family-owned company with a reputation for building quality projects and lasting relationships. We value teamwork, integrity, innovation, and professional growth while offering the opportunity to work on complex, rewarding commercial construction projects.

What do we offer? At Vogel Bros., we offer a competitive salary and the following list of benefits:

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vision Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401k Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• State-of-the-art facility
• On-Site Fitness Center
• We believe in having fun! Impromptu celebrations, our strong culture of teamwork and collaboration allows our employees to balance their work and life through a variety of occasions.
• Walking Trails

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply to our open career opportunities.

Apply today and help build projects that make a lasting impact.

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Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. The essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

• Assist Vogel’s project teams by providing knowledge or expertise related to MEP systems.
• Become familiar with all project drawings/specifications as necessary to provide support to project teams as required.
• Assist the VDC Manager during the BIM coordination process of a project and assist in resolving clashes/conflicts as they arise.
• Attend BIM meetings as needed to provide technical guidance or best practices for project teams during the coordination phase of the project.
• Assist the MEP Project Manager with constructability/document reviews for MEP scopes and inform project team of conflicts to ensure high levels of quality for MEP design documents.
• Assists the Project Manager in the buyout of the project, including negotiating and issuing subcontracts and purchase orders for MEPs.
• Support Vogel Bros. safety program and attend on site JHAs for MEP subcontractors.
• Assists the MEP Project Manager with implementing a detailed startup/testing, and commissioning schedule to aid in the overall project schedule development for each project assigned.
• Participates in any pre-installation meetings for MEP contractors needed for projects.
• Assists MEP Project Manager with documenting quality incidents, lessons learned and best practices for MEP systems.
• Assist project team with defining MEP mockup requirements and coordinate any 1st installation verifications for MEPs as required.
• Assist in organizing MEP training events for Vogel Bros. employees.
• Organize project team and MEP trades for the startup, testing and commissioning phase of the project.
• Assist project team by utilizing tracking matrices to organize MEP startup teams, meet schedule expectations, and resolve startup issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• MEP Project Engineers, if assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to manage and assist numerous projects of varying sizes across all stages of the project life cycle.
• Basic knowledge of all MEP systems
• Exceptional problem-solving capabilities.
• Self-motivated and takes ownership of work performed on behalf of Vogel Bros.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Vogel core beliefs and values.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

• The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance
• Ability to communicate effectively with others