Technical Program/Project Manager III - Mechanical Engineer

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Calling all Mechanical Engineering Project Management pros! Imagine leading the charge on key CapMetro facility developments, ensuring top-notch quality and efficiency for projects that matter to Austin.

The Technical Program/Project Manager III – Mechanical Engineer reports to the Director, Facilities Management. This position is responsible for the planning, programming, project management, technical support, oversight, quality assurance, and tactical/strategic development of facility related initiatives and projects with an emphasis on mechanical engineering. Key types of projects will include new buildouts, renovations, tenant improvements, asset renewal/replacements, and other facilities related initiatives.  This position is responsible for managing technical projects and initiatives referenced herein, adherence to the short and long-term agency capex and opex plan, participation in preparing annual capital and operating budgets, supporting and assisting staff members including other project managers, O&M personnel, and other admin and transit personnel, managing professional services and construction contracts, oversight of design consultants and  contractors, professional and proactive communication, and internal and external coordination of work including meeting/exceeding expectations regarding the proper balance of cost, schedule, and quality.  

 

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Note: The duties and primary responsibilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. 

• Develop project technical programming requirements and basis of designs.
• Continue to research and improve technical specifications, workplace standards, and design guidelines.
• Develop and create technical Statements of Work based on project requirements.  Develop independent cost estimates and other documents necessary to successfully complete the project procurement process.
• Work with the Procurement Department to execute project related professional services, vendor services, and construction contracts and project initiation documentation along with contract modifications when necessary.
• Review key designs, including from other project managers, to ensure technical specifications, workplace standards, design guidelines, and code compliance are adhered to. 
• Develop, maintain and improve dashboards, metering, and monitoring data usage to determine the energy “health” of the facilities to help support identification of energy conservation measures and to support the carbon neutral facilities and zero emission vehicle goals.
• Support the continued development, implementation, and quality assurance of facilities smart technology to optimize facilities O&M, enhance energy conservation and sustainability achievements, improve the end-user experience, and enrich employee well-being, productivity, and performance.
• Engage with the facilities O&M team on a periodic basis to provide technical support when needed.
• Conduct field work and field visits as required for project execution and to ensure compliance with project specifications and contract documents.  Directly coordinate work changes and stoppages when appropriate. 
• Work occasionally outside of normal business hours when required to ensure projects are successfully completed.
• Stay abreast of the latest adopted energy codes, NFPA codes, and other applicable building related codes to be able to properly support the technical requirements of this position.
• Act as liaison with internal and external organizations, and represent CapMetro with jurisdictional authorities including state, county, and city staff and elected officials.
• Monitor consultant and contractor adherence to contract terms and specifications. Identify discrepancies and facilitate appropriate resolution with the consultant/contractor. 
• Develop and/or manage the following: 
• Project controls and project implementation plans, resource allocation, risk analysis, quality assurance, schedules, and budgets.
• Vendors, consultants, contractors, and CapMetro business and technical teams’ oversight to ensure that solutions stay within scope, cost and schedule, and that risks are properly managed and mitigated.
• Field issues (internal and external) to ensure they are properly addressed in a timely manner.
• New and existing facilities related project planning, design, construction, commissioning, close-out, and postmortem me