Location
Bangalore | India
Job description
- WeWork is currently seeking an MEP Engineer (Sr Lead role) who will work directly with the internal real estate team, internal design team (architects, interior designers, estimators, construction leads), outside consultants (MEP, Architectural, etc), building personnel, and contractors to deliver new sites for Wework
- This is a very hands-on role that is tasked with assessing properties for potential success as a location for our product, and overseeing consultants/contractors in the delivery of selected sites
- The role will involve identifying deficiencies and advantages in base building services and existing conditions, and aid in developing associating costs with bringing systems and conditions up to WeWork standard and/or local code requirements
- The incumbent will work closely with WeWork design teams and external consultants/contractors to manage project design development and expectations
- This is a great opportunity for someone who has excellent technical and communication skills, has worked with many unique buildings, and can identify issues that the built environment will present when performing a tenant improvement project
- Please be willing to travel across your target region as needed
Role and responsibilities
- Collate existing building documentation and visit sites to effectively advise on potential WeWork projects during initial due diligence phases.
- Advise real estate and construction professionals regarding potential project concerns, and work with legal teams to develop rigorous lease terms to support Wework MEP requirements.
- Interface directly with architectural and engineering consultants to identify key project concerns and cost issues.
- Collaborate with Product teams to ensure that leased spaces are delivered to expected conditions per agreement with landlords.
- Incorporate understanding of local and national building codes into project information.
- Work with internal architects, designers and BIM specialists to develop schematic level handover packages to consultant design teams or design/build contractors.
- Vet and onboard new consultants.
- Oversee design development from external consultants, reviewing submission packages against WeWork MEP standards.
- Manage and solve technical issues that come up across construction trades, while effectively tracking issues as they are captured among internal teams and external consultants.
- Conduct value engineering sessions with contractors to ensure project budget and quality goals are met.
- Onboard new contractors and participate in page-turning sessions at site kickoff.
- Coordinate and collaborate with teams across disciplines to ensure delivery of projects.
- Visit site to ensure quality of installation and to facilitate rapid problem solving of field issues.
- Oversee handover of site from development to operations department, managing punch/snag list and MEP handover packages, and troubleshoot commissioning issues.
- Develop and lead engineering discipline initiatives, including internal design, modeling, and overall product development and improvement.
- Identify holistic development issues and opportunities for improvement from an engineering perspective.
- Independently research potential paths to improving products via such means as efficiency studies, technological improvements, etc
Experience and qualifications
- bachelors degree or higher in Mechanical engineering discipline.
- 8-9 years of experience in having direct responsibility for producing mechanical, electrical, plumbing or life safety construction documents.
- Experience managing teams and taking the lead on interfacing with multiple stakeholders (2 years minimum).
- Broad knowledge of mechanical / electrical / life safety engineering infrastructure and coordination strategy with a focus on mechanical design.
- Must be from a design consultancy background.
- Should be proficient in preparation of MEP DBRs, MEP SLDs, heat load calculations, VRF sizing, Ventilation calculations, Duct Piping sizing, Electrical load calculations, UPS sizing, cable sizing, FLS design, CE matrix, BMS, knowledge of IST, RO sizing, Plumbing design etc
- Expertise in handling revit modelers.
- Have substantial experience with commercial construction projects.
- Willingness to fully analyze and interpret commercial leases with specific regard to building services and cost ramifications.
- Ability to understand building MEP/architectural plans to assess how existing conditions affect layout and cost exposure.
- Understanding of construction contracts and architectural agreements, specifications etc
- Analytical / research experience is a major plus
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