Construction Manager/Mechanical Engineer

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We are seeking a full-time Construction Manager/Mechanical Enigeer at the Dallas VA Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. This project phase constructs approximately 166,000 gross square feet (GSF) of space for a new 30-bed Long-Term Spinal Cord Injury (LTSCI) unit with associated clinical and administrative support spaces at the VA North Texas Health Care System in Dallas, Texas. Construction of the new LTSCI includes renovation of a portion of the existing Acute Care Spinal Cord Injury Building to join and integrate with the new LTSCI. Construction also includes modification and realignment of the campus loop road, utility upgrades, and associated site improvements.

Relevant Project Experience

• The Construction Manager/Mechanical Engineer (CM/ME) shall be able to quickly understand and master the requirements of the local state and federal jurisdictions and the requirements of each in relation to this project.
• Experience in the resolution of unforeseen site and design conditions/problems and propose cost effective technical solutions.
• Experience conducting inspections and inventories of such structures to identify and note deficiencies, problems, or the general physical condition of such structures.
• Must have six (6) years of experience practicing mechanical engineering.
• Must have six (6) years of experience inspecting mechanical construction.
• The CM/ME must possess communication, language, and software skills with the ability to utilize a variety of software programs to monitor, produce, and update work products by applying knowledge of computer literacy Experience reviewing design and construction plans against existing site conditions.

Position Description

• Conducts portions of daily inspections of site work, building construction work; documents discrepancies, code violations, improper materials, or techniques in the application of materials, substandard or poor-quality workmanship; monitors schedules on various aspects of ongoing daily activities to identify and mitigate project slippage and coordinate project phasing.
• Maintain accurate and complete files relating to the Construction Management (CM) services on the project that the Government may inspect at any time.
• Reviews contractor's submittals and RFIs; maintains accurate and complete job files including as-built drawings and specifications; identifies progress delays and recommends appropriate corrective measures to the lead engineer toward mitigating delays and maintaining the progress schedule.
• Submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports indicating work completed, work in progress with estimated completion dates, work scheduled and outstanding work.
• Utilize computerized management system applications, processing requests for information, preparing draft contract modification documents for the senior resident engineer’s use, etc.; maintaining an inventory of materials, supplies and equipment and monitoring the quantity of materials used in the general administration and conduct of office operations.

 Required Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of all aspects of commercial hospital mechanical construction including but not limited to underground mechanical installation, medical gas systems, domestic water systems, chilled water systems, and steam systems.
• Knowledge of low Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, testing and balancing, operations, sheet metal duct systems and control systems including direct digital controls.
• Knowledge of conveying systems including electric dumbwaiters and materials lifts, electric traction elevators, hydraulic elevators, pneumatic tube systems, and uniform dispensing equipment.
• Knowledge of mechanical design and installation for specialized medical and laboratory equipment including but not limited to MRI, PET, CT, audiometric booths, fume hoods, biological safety cabinets, and sterilization equipment.
• Ability to provide cost estimates and take-offs for the mechanical contract modifications.
• Ability to determine compliance of workmanship, materials, equipment and installed work with contract requirements and industry standards.
• Working knowledge and understanding of building, safety, and environmental codes.
• Working knowledge of environmental, civil, safety, architectural and structural fields.
• Knowledge of governmental contracting procedures, principles, guidelines and public law.

Communication, Language, and Software Skills

• Ability to utilize a variety of software programs to monitor, update, and produce work products by applying knowledge of computer literacy.
• Ability to exercise good interpersonal skills.

Education, Certifications, Affiliation

• The CM-M shall be a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering with Specialization in HVAC or Plumbing from an accredited institution of higher learning. The individual shall have a minimum of six (6) years of experience in both design and construction. 

Communication, Language, and Software Skills

• Ability to utilize a variety of software programs to monitor, update, and produce work products by applying knowledge of computer literacy.
• Ability to exercise good interpersonal skills 

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bi-Weekly 401(k) Company Contribution (3% of Salary)
• Annual Profit-Sharing contribution to 401(k)
• 10 Paid Federal Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Optional Benefits 

• Accident Coverage
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Term Life Insurance
• Medical Bridge
• Critical Illness

Davenergy Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.