Assistant Project Engineer

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 - 

• 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 - 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.