Mechanical Engineering Specialist

Mechanical Engineering Specialist, SeniorLocation: Warrenton, VAClearance: Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to applyCompany Overview: Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation's toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don't look any further than Cornerstone Defense.Key Role:Provide engineering review, coordination, and oversight for operations, maintenance, repair, and construction work and oversee and coordinate activities with trade shops, including prioritizing work, reviewing ongoing projects, inspecting installed equipment, and overseeing and coordinating work orders, service orders, and projects. Plan, conduct, and direct projects or major phases of significant projects and coordinate the efforts of engineers and technical support staff. Manage project design or construction efforts, including scheduling, funding, and day-to-day project oversight, manage and evaluate construction contractor performance, integrate, and coordinate projects with field personnel, evaluate, validate, and manage project change requests, and provide official weekly project status reports. Assist the client's contracting officer (CO) and contracting officer's technical representative (COTR) with acquisition planning, execution, and administration, assist the CO and COTR with conducting pre-bid and pre-construction site visits with the COTR, provide invoice supporting information to the COTR for payment, and prepare and monitor project schedules and budgets, provide technical guidance and assistance on contracting and construction issues, direct design efforts, recommend construction documents for approval, and oversee any follow-on maintenance programs. Optimize performance, cost, and schedule by ensuring project objectives are achieved on schedule and at the lowest cost compatible with user requirements. Ensure timely input of all data, comments, and documentation into MAXIMO software project management tool. Ensure the integration of all systems, including information technology, telephone, security, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing.Basic Qualifications:10+ years of experience as a facilities professional5+ years of experience in an assigned field, including high voltage power, mechanical systems, fire protection, or constructionExperience with the implementation or execution of design documentsExperience with reviewing design documentation and identifying deficiencies, inaccuracies, and noncompliance issues with the design intentKnowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFCs)Ability to evaluate conditions and draft engineering memos that provide sounds engineering guidance consistent with industry best practices and all Federal, State, and Local codesAbility to review and perform engineering calculationsTS/SCI clearance with a polygraphHS diploma or GEDAdditional Qualifications:Experience with managing project design or construction efforts, including schedule, funding, and day-to-day project oversightExperience with MAXIMOExperience with new and existing building systems and site surveys and calculationsKnowledge of the ASHRAE standards, International Building Code, and pertinent NFPA publications related to mechanical systemsKnowledge of the CAD systems, AutoCAD, or REVITAbility to oversee and coordinate activities with the trade shops, including prioritization of work, review of ongoing projects, and inspection of installed equipmentBachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringEngineer in Training (EIT) CertificationProject Management Professional (PMP) CertificationProfessional Engineer (PE) License