Mechanical Specialist

Job Description:

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an immediate career opportunity for a Mechanical Specialist to join our team and can be located in one of the following cities: Minneapolis, MN, Austin or Dallas, TX or Phoenix, AZ!

With more than 88 years in business and 17 offices (and growing!), Ryan offers comprehensive commercial real estate solutions to customers across the US. We bring a collaborative, relationship-driven approach to delivering spaces where people thrive and businesses succeed. Join a company with an outstanding culture and competitive benefits. At Ryan, we don’t just build buildings – we build stories.

The Mechanical Specialist will provide mechanical system design, efficiency, and cost advisement to project teams.

• Preconstruction and Design Support:

• • Assist with reviewing and evaluating mechanical and/or electrical scope, system and equipment options during the concept and schematic design phases.
  • Assist in creating or evaluating high-level mechanical and/or electrical budgets.
  • Review mechanical and electrical "Basis of Design" documents for alignment with project requirements, goals and budget.
  • Provide feedback on the mechanical and electrical design status including value design opportunities, constructability, code compliance, and maintenance accessibility.

• Scheduling, Procurement and Bidding:

• • Monitor the project schedule status relating to mechanical and electrical activities.
  • Assist in developing mechanical and electrical project bid forms, ensuring alignment with related project scope of work.
  • Help monitor procurement of long-lead equipment.
  • Assist with review of mechanical and electrical subcontractor proposals, participate in subcontractor interviews, scope alignment and evaluation, selection and onboarding.

• Construction Support:

• • Assist project managers with technical questions related to mechanical and electrical systems and equipment.
  • Monitor the installation of mechanical and electrical systems, tracking progress against the established project schedule including regular site inspections and corresponding evaluation reports.
  • Help evaluate and resolve mechanical and electrical related issues, conflicts and related subcontractor or other stakeholder change requests.

• Commissioning, Closeout and Warranty:

• • Help define the commissioning scope and monitor the project commissioning process, ensuring timely progression and support from appropriate subcontractors.
  • Assist in identifying and resolving issues during project close-out and the warranty period, addressing items such as comfort complaints, energy use, and equipment malfunction.
  • Travel to project locations both in and out of state to review construction progress and advise team of Commissiong related issues.

• Team Services, Training and Development:

• • Contribute to the development of internal templates, training materials, and "lessons learned" to enhance the team's mechanical and electrical expertise.

• 10 years of experience in commercial construction and 5 years in preconstruction or design roles
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Construction Engineering or technical college equivalent is preferred
• Travel as needed

• Have advanced knowledge of architectural, engineering, and construction processes.
• Are pro-active, a self-starter, detail-oriented, and able to meet strict deadlines.
• Are well organized and have excellent customer service skills.
• Can analyze, problem solve, prioritize, and communicate professionally, all while managing competing priorities.
• Have experience with both mechanical design and construction.

Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Please be advised that initial outreach regarding employment at Ryan Companies will only occur via email from the domain @ryancompanies.com email address. If you recieve communication from someone you believe is impersonating Ryan Companies, please report it to us at humanresources@ryancompanies.com

Non-Solicitation Notice to Recruitment Agencies:

Ryan Companies kindly requests that recruitment agencies and third-party recruiters do not submit unsolicited resumes or candidate information to any Ryan Companies employee or office. Ryan Companies will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited submissions. If recruitment services are required, we will reach out directly to agencies on our approved vendor list. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.