Mechanical (HVAC) Engineering

Type: Contract
Mechanical Engineering Specialist, Senior

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. 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.
10+ years of experience as a facilities professional

• 5+ years of experience in an assigned field, including high voltage power, mechanical systems, fire protection, or construction
• Experience with the implementation or execution of design documents
• Knowledge 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 codes
• Ability to review and perform engineering calculations
• Experience with managing project design or construction efforts, including schedule, funding, and day-to-day project oversight

Experience with new and existing building systems and site surveys and calculations
Knowledge of the ASHRAE standards, International Building Code, and pertinent NFPA publications related to mechanical systems
Knowledge of the CAD systems, AutoCAD, or REVIT
Ability to oversee and coordinate activities with the trade shops, including prioritization of work, review of ongoing projects, and inspection of installed equipment
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Mechanical Engineering Specialist, Senior

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.
10+ years of experience as a facilities professional

• 5+ years of experience in an assigned field, including high voltage power, mechanical systems, fire protection, or construction
• Experience with the implementation or execution of design documents
• Knowledge 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 codes
• Ability to review and perform engineering calculations
• Experience with managing project design or construction efforts, including schedule, funding, and day-to-day project oversight

Experience with new and existing building systems and site surveys and calculations
Knowledge of the ASHRAE standards, International Building Code, and pertinent NFPA publications related to mechanical systems
Knowledge of the CAD systems, AutoCAD, or REVIT
Ability to oversee and coordinate activities with the trade shops, including prioritization of work, review of ongoing projects, and inspection of installed equipment
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification