Electrical Equipment Specialist - SourceBlue

SourceBlue is a subsidiary of Turner Construction Company that has been purchasing materials and equipment for major construction projects for over 20 years. With a staff of 250+ dedicated professionals and over $5B in equipment and materials procured since its inception, we provide Clients with comprehensive procurement services that are unmatched in the industry today. Our team is expanding and going Global! We are expanding the service area internationally as part of a company-wide effort to extend the SourceBlue model to other organizations within our parent group of companies.

Position Description:
Provide critical technical expertise related to building architectural, electrical, and/or mechanical systems from vendor selection through commissioning and operational turnover for SourceBlue (SB) operational solutions for project teams and external clients.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

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  Provide technical skills and expertise related to building architectural, electrical, and/or mechanical systems operational guidance and support to SourceBlue (SB) project teams, Architects, Engineers, and external clients.
• Provide vendor management and technical support related to operational quality assurance reviews. Collaborate with vendors to develop resolution process and actions to address issues and maintain clear expectations with project stakeholders and team.
• Conduct reviews of complex equipment engineering submittals, contract drawings, specifications, and equipment shop drawings to ensure scope compliance and coordination with project design. Recommend modifications and additions based on subject matter expertise to protect project stakeholders and SB.
• Responsive to on-site issues and provide leadership to address and resolve equipment and overall process related technical issues.
• Lead development, implementation, and dissemination of SB’s electrical and mechanical equipment start-up schedule and commissioning processes. Oversee and guide integration of processes in collaboration with project teams, clients, construction management teams, and Trades to successfully execute system readiness plans.
• Communicate and align with SB Product Platform Team on vendor performance and expectations; manage and hold accountable manufacturer vendor to key performance indicator (KPI) expectations.
• Attend factory testing at manufacturer sites to ensure manufacturers production process align with equipment product design parameters and communicate findings to SB Product Platform team.
• Represent SB at technical events, trade shows, or industry working groups to stay informed on emerging trends, network and develop relationships, expand brand awareness, and identify potential sales opportunities.
• Communicate industry findings to SB Product Platform team on product data/equipment helpful for SB to expand offerings in architectural, electrical, and/or mechanical systems.
• Participate in vendor scope review meetings to align project scope and responsibilities between SB and installing trade partners.
• Engage with Business Center level SB staff to guide and provide knowledge to increase their architectural, electrical, and/or mechanical technical comprehension during issue management and identify opportunities to develop and deliver specific training topics tailored to business, client, and project needs.
• Present architectural, electrical, and/or mechanical technical knowledge on SB monthly Pulse calls.
• Build and maintain trusted partnerships with Turner management and external customers to advocate and advance SB’s technical expertise related to building architectural, electrical, and/or mechanical systems
• Contribute architectural, electrical, and/or mechanical systems expertise to define scope of work for advanced technical solutions in collaboration with SB Product Platform and Operations teams throughout project phases.
• Participate in development of continuous improvement activities to establish efficiency in workflows and operational standards throughout project phases.
• Perform Constructability review/Value Engineering (VE) to drive critical thinking solutions to reduce time and costs on projects.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

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Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction, engineering, equipment manufacturing, or commissioning with emphasis on architectural, electrical, or mechanical systems; Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Architecture, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Thorough understanding of commercial construction industry and markets, including knowledge of owners, developers, architects, and key supply chain vendors within respective region or markets
• Technical expertise to differentiate services and value proposition
• Strong understanding of architecture, building mechanical and/or electrical systems, including how individual components (e.g., cooling towers, pumps, air handlers, switchgear) function and interact within integrated building infrastructure
• Familiar with HVAC system types and applications based on building use type (e.g., Data Center, Healthcare, Office Building)
• Critical engineering analysis skills to interpret and evaluate complex engineering submittals, design drawings, technical specifications, shop drawings, and system diagrams
• In-depth experience with commissioning, start-up, and Quality Assurance/Control activities for mechanical and/or electrical equipment
• Knowledge of general contract and subcontract documents, including scopes of work and Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) coordination requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to tailor communications for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Interpersonal relationship building skills, ability to engage and secure partnerships with a broad range of contacts in construction industry and supply chain arena and with team and organizational stakeholders through trust, teamwork and direct communication
• Supervisory experience, ability to delegate to and manage staff
• Ability to navigate difficult conversations and resolve conflicts among contractors, vendors, and project teams in a professional and solutions-oriented manner
• Demonstrated critical thinking, problem-solving, and sound judgment in technically complex and fast-paced project environments
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to operate with accelerated performance and drive concurrent complex and competing demands, high-priority tasks, requests, and short-cycle deadlines for self and team
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, construction scheduling applications, and collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, Bluebeam, SharePoint, CxAlloy, Procore, AutoDesk Construction Cloud)
• Regular travel


Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee regularly travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee regularly performs work on-site at construction or manufacturing work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at construction or manufacturing work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.


The annual salary range for candidates in the Chicago area is $105,000 - $160,000.

The annual salary range for candidates in the Cleveland area is $96,000 - $138,000.