Primary Responsibilities
- Review mechanical designs, specifications, and construction documents for accuracy, compliance, and constructability
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, designers, subcontractors, and client-side subject matter experts throughout project execution
- Review and evaluate equipment submittal packages to ensure compliance with project requirements and operational intent
- Provide technical recommendations and approvals for equipment procurement and release
- Lead coordination and tracking of long-lead mechanical equipment procurement activities to support overall project schedule objectives
- Support and coordinate commissioning, startup, functional performance testing, and system turnover activities
- Identify and troubleshoot design conflicts, field installation issues, and construction-related mechanical problems
- Support RFI development, design clarifications, and coordination efforts between project stakeholders
- Participate in project meetings with owners, consultants, contractors, and federal agencies
- Assist with construction oversight, commissioning activities, startup, and system turnover
- Monitor installation quality and ensure adherence to project specifications and applicable codes
- Support schedule coordination and planning related to mechanical system installation and procurement
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Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field preferred
- Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical construction, MEP coordination, or mechanical engineering
- Strong understanding of HVAC systems, piping systems, controls, and mechanical equipment
- Experience reviewing equipment submittals and construction documents
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities in both design and field construction environments
- Familiarity with federal construction standards and procedures preferred
- Design-build project experience is a plus
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required
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Desired Experience
- Federal construction projects (USACE, NAVFAC, VA, GSA, DoD, etc.)
- MEP coordination and construction administration
- Mechanical equipment procurement and technical review
- Experience with coordination drawings, BIM/VDC processes, and multidisciplinary MEP coordination preferred
- Commissioning and startup support
- Field construction support and issue resolution
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Skills & Competencies
- Strong technical and analytical capabilities
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with project teams and client representatives
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Position Type
Full-Time
Location
BLHI Corporate – Birmingham or Huntsville
Compensation
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
B. L. Harbert International is an EOE/Vets/Disabilities
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