Assistant Project Manager - Engineer

The John F. Kennedy Center-posted 2 months ago
$100,000 - $115,000/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Washington, DC
1,001-5,000 employees
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
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This is a full-time, benefits eligible limited term position with a 4 year contract. The Project Management Office (PMO) of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is responsible for the management of all design, engineering, and construction projects supporting the Presidential monument. The Director of PMO supervises a team of project managers with different technical discipline in the design and construction industry. The manager works collaboratively with the stakeholders, end users and other Facility Management department as required to successfully complete capital projects. The Assistant Project Manager (APM) for this new position will be tasked with working on projects that required an expertise in mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering. This position is responsible working with Project Managers in the management and efficient and effective coordination and accomplishment of the planning, scoping, design, acquisition, construction, change management, transition, and outfitting of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and REACH expansion. The duties of the APM include a variety of project management and administrative tasks that enable the Project Management Office to accomplish the multi-year capital rehabilitation and renovation programs. The APM is responsible for assisting with project management through the lifetime of assigned projects as well as the management of smaller and internal projects. The Assistant Project Manager will assist with or manage project concepts, procurement, design, construction, and closeout. Each stage of all projects will require coordination with other Kennedy Center departments, including Operations and Maintenance, Security, Production, and other building occupants. Projects are deemed successful if schedule and budget targets are met with minimal disruption to building operations.

  • Coordinate project requirements with the end user during the design, construction, transition, and turnover of the project.
  • Review and coordinate comment on building designs and specifications, operational and functional systems, contractor submittals and schedules, and other related documentation and plans.
  • Development of scope of work for requests for proposals from A/E firms.
  • Review of A/E fee proposals and recommendations for fee award amounts.
  • Management of project design schedules.
  • Management of A/E design activities, including design meetings, document submissions, design reviews, and verification of design requirements.
  • Management of project construction schedule, inducting coordination with affected Kennedy Center departments.
  • Organization and maintenance of all project files.
  • Providing administrative and planning support to Project Managers
  • Act as Contracting Officer's Technical representative and manage all contracting activities with the designated Contracting Officer's Representative
  • Construction observation, including assessments of work in place against contract specifications and building code requirements.
  • Change management, including analysis of proposed construction change orders, and management of changes within budget.
  • Submittal management, including coordination of simultaneous A/E and Kennedy Center reviews.
  • Management of responses to contractor's requests for information.
  • Ensuring that all transition and initial outfitting planning and execution is synchronized with the construction contract.
  • Monitoring and management of construction schedule, including implementation of proactive techniques to ensure projects remain on schedule.
  • Coordination of all project work with Kennedy Center staff and performance activity, including detailed and specific communication as necessary.
  • Management of all A/E and contractor activity during the construction phase.
  • Project closeout, including completion of punch list activities; receipt of project manuals, warranties, and as-built documentation; and turnover to Facilities Operations and Maintenance staff.
  • Organization and maintenance of all project files.
  • Providing administrative and planning support to Project Managers
  • Assist with the management of contract activities with the designated Contracting Officer's Representative
  • Assist with the preparation of bi-monthly project reports to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • 3-5+ years of experience designing/project managing projects from concept design through construction.
  • Degree requirement: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or similar field.
  • Hydronic systems, including chilled water, hot water, condenser water, and experience working with Building Automation Systems (BAS).
  • Knowledge and experience in design of various HVAC systems, including VAV (Variable Air Volume), Constant Volume, Dual Deck, VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) systems, as well as central Air Handling Units (AHUs) and DX split systems.
  • Knowledge and experience in design of central plant operations and equipment, including chillers, cooling towers, hot water boilers, pumps, and related systems.
  • Knowledge and experience in building commissioning of MEP SystemsKnowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering concepts, principles, methods, and practices including the latest developments in building design and construction. Including familiarity with:
  • Knowledge of related technical disciplines (i.e. architecture, civil, and structural engineering) to ensure that areas of overlapping responsibilities among technical disciplines receive proper design consideration and that total project objectives are met
  • Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Relocation assistance is not provided.
  • Candidate must be willing to work onsite.
  • Current registration as an Engineer (PE) by any State, District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico or Engineer in Training (EIT) is preferred.
  • Staff offers for discount tickets
  • Retirement plan with organization matching (after 1 year of employment)
  • Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
  • Commuter programs including pre-tax options for discounted parking and SmartBenefits (WMATA)
  • Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Days available immediately upon hire
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options, and paid FMLA
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