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Project Engineer

COPT Defense Properties

icon Herndon, VA, US, 20171

iconFull Time, Contractor

icon21 July 2024

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Description

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.  May be responsible for managing staff.  Maintain positive communication and exceptional follow-up with building tenants, vendors, contractors, and internal contacts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Lead special construction/fit out projects as requested by COPT management.
  • Provide work direction to technical staff or contractors 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 and government regulations.
  • Interpret contracts and interface with contractors to ensure contractual obligations are met.
  • Maintain contract files with all required documentation to support an audit.
  • Work with Property Managers and Chief Building Technicians to develop and maintain a rolling Capital Expenditure plan spanning five years.
  • Work with CBTs to develop and maintain life cycle plan for equipment, in compliance with company standards.
  • Able to identify mission critical equipment and create, develop, and maintain plan to ensure functionality.
  • Oversee recommissioning of BAS systems and the BAS training platform.
  • Able to understand and provide direction and insight on controls systems throughout region.
  • Control expenditures for services and supplies for daily operation within established budget guidelines.
  • Purchase equipment and supplies, as necessary.
  • 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 license or equivalent.
  • State Certified Master’s license or equivalent is preferred.

Professional Experience - Minimum of fifteen 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 - Travel between NoVa, DC and Southern MD locations. 

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.
  • Customer interface; must be capable of briefing and explaining highly technical issues to a varied audience
  • Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, mechanical and electrical) including how to troubleshoot, maintain and control.
  • Working knowledge of energy management systems.
  • Must be able to read trade related electrical, mechanical, and plumbing drawings and internal wiring schematics.
  • 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.
  • May be required to carry and maintain appropriate government credentials.

Qualifications

Skills

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Education

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High School or better.

Experience

Required

15 years:
Minimum of fifteen 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.

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)