What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Project Engineer position at COPT Defense Properties?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist with special projects as requested by COPT Defense Properties Operations Team, the Army Corp of Engineers, or various COPT Defense Tenants.
- Write and submit statements of work, invitations for bid, soliciting triple bids, reviewing bids for accuracy, and writing and submitting decline emails.
- Manage work schedule and maintain budget as bid. Communicate change order need with management for proper approvals.
- Schedule and coordinate escorts, visitor requests, construction kick-off meetings, weekly progress meetings and work with management team to efficiently communicate outages.
- Receive work direction from technical staff responsible for technical performance of company assets.
- Provide work direction to subcontractors providing maintenance, repairs, renovations or new construction to ensure that work is completed as scoped and directed.
- Inspect and ensure that quality control is kept on all job sites.
- Schedule and complete punch list walk throughs, and coordinate with quality control team for support.
- Ensure job safety standards are maintained at all times in compliance with company and government regulations.
- Assist with quality assurance and quality control. Create, review and approve all Activity Hazzard Analysis’, COPT Risk Assessments and Lift Plans.
- Create any incident reports or Company Critical Information Requirements (CCIR) and report them up through the proper management chain.
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide notification to management concerning issues.
- 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 certification preferred.
- State Certified Journeyman’s license or equivalent preferred.
- Project Management/Coordination experience preferred.
Professional Experience - Minimum of 7 years relevant work experience working as a senior service technician or project engineer with at least five years of experience providing work direction to others.
Computer Skills -
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PC proficiency to include (to include but not limited to) Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and ability to learn company specific software.
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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 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.
