Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or construction management.
5+ years of preconstruction experience in MEP systems.
Ability to read and understand technical plans and specifications.
Familiarity with MEP systems concepts and equipment.
Experience leading a team of MEP project engineers.
Strong communication and time management skills.
Capability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage MEP preconstruction activities.
Communicate with various stakeholders including vendors and clients.
Prepare comparative analyses of estimates and clarify variances.
Coordinate with engineers to develop complete MEP scopes of work.
Analyze subcontractor and vendor bid proposals and make recommendations.
Train preconstruction engineers in MEP technical skills.
Lead responses to RFPs to enhance client engagement.
Benefits
Full-time, in-person position in Herndon, VA office.
Opportunity to train and develop junior engineers.
Engagement in industry events and design meetings.
Collaborative work environment with various stakeholders.
Full Job Description
About the Role
We are looking for a MEP Preconstruction Senior Engineer to join our Preconstruction team in our Herndon, VA office. This is a full-time, in-person position.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage MEP preconstruction activities, including estimating, design management, and procurement.
Communicate with equipment vendors, design engineers, clients, subcontractors, and internal project stakeholders.
Prepare a comparative analysis of estimates and explain variances to stakeholders.
Coordinate with preconstruction engineers to develop complete scopes of work for MEP systems and guide teams through typical and atypical situations.
Prepare detailed analyses of subcontractor and vendor bid proposals, including recommendations for award and risk analysis.
Train and develop preconstruction engineers in technical and non-technical aspects of MEP systems.
Lead responses to RFPs to enhance Holder's reputation and client consideration.
Represent Holder at design/coordination meetings and industry events, maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders.
Own the creation, updating, and presentation of project deliverables and tools to clients.
Support meetings with owners, architects, and engineers for all aspects of the preconstruction phase.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, construction management, or equivalent MEP subcontractor preconstruction experience.
5+ years of preconstruction experience in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and/or building automation/power monitoring systems.
Ability to read and understand electrical, HVAC, plumbing, architectural, and civil plans and specifications.
Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of MEP systems and equipment.
Experience leading a team of MEP project engineers/estimators.
Outstanding communication and time management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.
Preferred:
Experience in a collaborative environment, adapting to change, and presenting ideas clearly.
Proven ability to develop and lead teams, provide constructive feedback, and encourage high performance.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
About The Dun & Bradstreet Corp
The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation is a company that provides commercial data, analytics, and insights for businesses. It is headquartered in Short Hills, a community in Millburn, New Jersey, U.S. The company offers a wide range of products and services for risk and finance, operations and supply, and sales and marketing professionals. Its database contains information on more than 360 million businesses worldwide. The company was founded in 1841 and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol DNB.
