Mechanical Engineer

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Markon is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer with expertise in the construction industry to provide Owner's Representative construction management services to a DoD client.

 

The Mechanical Engineer will work to support a DOD client looking to manage the construction of a new Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Currency Production Facility (CPF) to provide a modern, secure, and innovative facility for the manufacturing of United States currency for the BEP. The new facility will occupy a 104-acre site in Beltsville, Maryland. The construction project is comprised of a primary building with a footprint of approximately one million square feet. The program consists of a manufacturing hall and support spaces, laboratory/research spaces, a warehouse, vaults, a firing range, a tour area for visitors and visitor/vehicle screening outbuildings. 

 

The ideal candidate will have experience in managing mechanical installations, ensuring compliance with contract specifications, and providing technical advice to government representatives.  

 

• Meeting Participation: Attend and provide advisory input during preconstruction, quality control, progress, and coordination meetings between government and contractors.
• Construction Document Review: Analyze mechanical drawings and specifications, identifying potential construction issues, and recommending solutions to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
• Submittal Review: Review contractor submittals for HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression, and other mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with project specifications and providing recommendations to the COR.
• RFI Responses: Provide technical support to Requests for Information (RFI), ensuring timely, documented responses within 24 hours.
• Deficiency Tracking: Monitor and report on construction deficiencies, ensuring timely corrective actions and preventing future occurrences. Propose effective solutions to rectify mechanical issues.
• Troubleshooting Support: Provide technical troubleshooting for mechanical systems. Analyze issues, propose corrective measures, and document recommendations in detailed reports.
• Inspection Process: Participate in the three-phase inspection process, ensuring mechanical systems comply with design and contract requirements, and document inspections in the Resident Management System (RMS).
• Status Reporting: Prepare and present weekly status reports, highlighting construction progress, outstanding issues, and recommended actions.
• As-Built Reviews: Conduct monthly reviews of contractor’s as-built mechanical drawings, documenting deficiencies and providing recommendations for corrective action. 

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or 20 years of experience inspecting and managing the installation of mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, fire sprinklers, chillers, cooling towers, etc.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in construction management with a focus on mechanical systems.
• Technical Skills: Experience with RMS or other PMIS for documenting inspections, monitoring submittals, and preparing reports. Knowledge of mechanical codes, industry standards, and best practices for HVAC, plumbing, elevators, and fire suppression systems.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively between contractors and government representatives. 
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience on large-scale, government construction projects, especially with USACE.
• Prior experience working on mechanical systems in secured federal buildings.
• Professional licensure in Mechanical Engineering (PE) is a plus but not required. 

USD $100,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.

The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.