Structured Credit & Collateralized Loan Obligations Associate Attorney

POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for understanding in Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing design concepts, estimating and construction
basics. Dedicated to a market/region and supports the project preconstruction and operations team members.
Provides industry knowledge and expertise as an in-house resource for associates and clients. Assists with team
staffing, education, client engagement, risk management, and development.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Pursuit
• Creates content for pursuits.
• Attends project interviews to identify and speak to MEP challenges and opportunities.
• Provide MEP case studies or project specific narratives for proposals.

Document and System Analysis
• Reviews construction drawings to identify optimal and innovative solutions, potential scope gaps, overages
and VE opportunities.
• Understands MEP specifications at an advanced level.
• Performs preliminary MEP system analysis and develops high level associated cost and benefits.

Estimating and Scheduling
• Assists project team with MEP estimating at various design stages, reviews preconstruction and trade partner
estimates and provides input related to engineering trades.
• Maintains tracking system of MEP long lead time items.
Trade Partner Coordination
• Understands trade partners strengths and who to recommend for specific project types and assists
preconstruction team with trade partner selection.
• Reviews MEP scope of work documents.
• Assists preconstruction managers with MEP bid evaluations and provides analysis and makes
recommendations.
• Directs team and clients on available rebates and incentives.

Construction
• Attends MEP trade and/or consultant coordination meetings regularly.
• Attends Preconstruction meetings for assigned business unit.
• Reviews specific MEP submittals on select projects and provide feedback to operations team.
• Attends site reviews regularly for assigned projects.
• Ensures Site Reviews are occurring by MEP Team.

Risk Management
• Assists project team with troubleshooting as needed.
• Assists project team with development plans for high risk trade partners.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Architectural, Structural, Civil or Construction Engineering or Bachelor's degree in
Construction Science or Management or equivalent.
• 10+ years experience as design engineer/consultant or trade partner preconstruction, management, or
operations.
• Ability to attend industry and other networking events on behalf of the company.
• Knowledge of MEP and construction terminology and construction procedures.
• Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• High-level of time management and prioritization.
• Excellent communication and soft skills.
• Experience in managing and/or developing others.
• Experience with client engagement.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risk.
• Able to build new and retain relationships with trade partners and consultants by attending industry events.
• Able to work with a variety of internal and external clients.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position requires work in an office environment. Note: This job description reflects a summary of the job and
does not prescribe or restrict the responsibilities that may be assigned. The job description is subject to change at
any time.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans