Mechanical Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has an enterprise client seeking a Mechanical Engineer V in Austin, TX.

Key Responsibilities:
* MEP Scope Management: Provide overall management leadership for all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing scopes from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover, ensuring alignment with project milestones and design-build delivery requirements
* Procurement & Contracting: Lead the procurement process for MEP trade packages including development of contracting strategies, bid leveling, scope definition, contract negotiations, and buyout; Evaluate market conditions, long-lead equipment, and recommend optimal packaging and delivery methods
* Schedule Ownership: Own the MEP integrated schedule; drive critical path activities, develop look-ahead plans, coordinate with the master scheduler, and ensure system installation and commissioning milestones are met to support overall project turnover
* Safety Leadership: Champion a safety-first culture across all MEP operations; Enforce safety programs specific to high-risk activities including electrical energization, lockout/tagout, confined space entry, hot work, and working at heights; Drive zero-incident performance
* Design-Build Coordination: Partner with MEP design engineers during design development to provide constructability input, sequencing recommendations, value engineering opportunities, prefabrication strategies, and early identification of long-lead equipment and materials
* BIM/Clash Coordination: Oversee 3D MEP coordination and clash detection processes; Ensure field installations align with coordinated models, drive model accuracy accountability, and leverage BIM for prefabrication and installation planning
* Subcontractor Management: Manage and hold accountable all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection subcontractors; Drive manpower loading, equipment planning, material deliveries, and prefabrication schedules

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or 15 years of equivalent relevant field and management experience in lieu of a degree
* OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification preferred
* Minimum 8-10 years of progressive construction management experience in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work on large-scale industrial or advanced manufacturing projects
* Demonstrated experience managing MEP scopes on design-build projects within advanced manufacturing (semiconductor fabs, battery plants, pharmaceutical, data centers, or similar process-intensive facilities)
* Strong understanding of the procurement process for construction services, including contracting strategies, bid packaging, scope development, and subcontractor buyout
* Proven safety-focused leadership with a track record of driving zero-incident performance on high-risk MEP construction operations
* Experience managing MEP scopes on projects valued at $200M+ with multi-trade coordination across concurrent work fronts
* Strong knowledge of mechanical systems (HVAC, process cooling, cleanroom air handling), electrical systems (medium/high voltage distribution, switchgear, UPS), and plumbing/process piping
* Working knowledge of BIM/Revit coordination workflows and clash detection processes
* Familiarity with commissioning processes (Cx) and system turnover protocols for critical facilities
* Proficiency reading and interpreting MEP construction drawings, specifications, and P&IDs

Preferred Qualifications:
* PMP (Project Management Professional) or CCM (Certified Construction Manager) certification
* Experience with semiconductor fab or cleanroom construction MEP systems (process exhaust, ultra-pure water, specialty gases, chemical delivery, cleanroom HVAC)
* Journeyman or Master electrician/pipefitter license or equivalent trade background

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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