Project Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for technical support and work direction to technicians for assigned properties. Ensure that security requirements established by the USG and/or tenants are met and maintained. Maintain positive communication and exceptional follow-up with building tenants, vendors, contractors, and internal contacts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Lead Projects + Provide Work Direction -

• Lead special projects as requested by CDP management.
• Provide work direction to technical staff responsible for completing special requests and projects.
• Provide work direction to technicians and subcontractors providing maintenance or repair services to ensure that work is completed as directed and within quality parameters.
• Ensure job safety standards are maintained at all times in compliance with company policy and government regulations.
• Must be able to read trade related electrical, mechanical, and plumbing drawings and internal wiring schematics.
• Must be able to work on sensitive compartmented information facility construction standards that comply with ICD 705 requirements.
• Maintain contract files with all required documentation to support an audit.

2. Energy + Sustainability Management -

• Set energy baseline and measure regularly for energy and cost savings, to include the research and installation of energy saving and monitoring devices
• Participate in the development and administration of an energy dashboard for reporting.
• Participate in energy audits and develop and conduct and audit process.

3. Building Automation System (BAS) Management -

• Oversee recommissioning of BAS systems and the BAS training platform.

4. Budget Management -

• Control expenditures for services and supplies for daily operation within established budget guidelines.
• Provide operating and capital expenditure recommendations to the property management team.
• Maintain appropriate paperwork for billing purposes.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide notification to management concerning issues.
• Maintain all tools, parts, and supplies in an organized manner.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education - High school diploma or equivalent with additional vocational coursework in one or more of the following disciplines: HVAC, electricity, plumbing or other relevant areas.

Further Training -

• Universal CFC certified.
• State Certified Journeyman's or Stationary Engineer license or equivalent.
• State Certified Master's license or equivalent is preferred.

Professional Experience - Minimum of 7 years relevant work experience working as a senior service technician or project engineer with at least five to ten years of experience providing work direction to others.

Computer Skills -

• PC proficiency to include (to include but not limited to) Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and ability to learn company specific software.
• Ability to adapt to new or changing software programs.

Mobility - N/A

Other Requirements -

• Ability to routinely perform on call and off hour duty including evenings, weekends, and holidays and to respond to emergency situations on a 24-hour on-call basis or to complete special projects.
• Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, mechanical and electrical) including how to troubleshoot, maintain and control.
• Working knowledge of energy management systems.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while diagnosing and resolving building systems issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and time management.
• Strong customer service focus and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with tenants, vendors, and staff.

Pay Range: $70,000 - $140,000

CDP proudly offers to all employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week market-leading health benefits including medical, dental, vision and prescription, etc.

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