What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deferred Maintenance & Repair (DMR) Engineer position at The Building People?
Please note that this position is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!
The Deferred Maintenance & Repair (DMR) Engineer provides full-time engineering support for federal planning, design, and execution of deferred maintenance and recapitalization projects. Typical projects range from $100K to $5M and involve a wide variety of building systems, including roofing, mechanical, electrical, and site work. The DMR Engineer is responsible for analyzing BUILDER SMS data, validating project needs with facility staff, and developing scopes of work, estimates, and schedules for execution. This role also supports the overall management of federal DMR programs, including policy updates, budget submissions, and facility condition assessments.
Required Experience & Skills
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA).
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering project development or facilities management.
- At least 1 year of experience supporting federal projects/programs related to facility planning and design.
- Skilled in developing project packages including scopes of work, cost estimates, justifications, and schedules.
- Experience with budget identification, cost quantification, and DMR funding submissions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project).
- Strong technical writing, reporting, and presentation skills.
Preferred Experience & Skills
- Familiarity with Builder SMS and facility condition assessment programs.
- Experience coordinating with Federal stakeholders and managing program-level engineering tasks.
- Knowledge of construction codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Required Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture.
Preferred Education
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
- Professional certifications such as PMP.
*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:
- Medical & Rx
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance/AD&D
- Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccomodation@thebuildingpeople.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
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