Engineering Support Technician III) - Department of General Services, Facilities

Howard County Government•Md 21046, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a highly responsible position providing supervision, management and technical expertise for medium level complexity projects related to renovation, rehabilitation, restoration and retrofit of County owned and leased buildings, with emphasis on building envelope (building exterior). Work is performed under the direction of a division or bureau level superior. Work includes management, supervision, planning, bidding, contracting, coordinating and reviewing construction activities. Work includes overseeing construction activities to ensure conformance with drawings and specifications as well as local and state laws and ordinances including OSHA and MOSH. Work also includes scheduling inspections, reviewing inspection reports, resolving complex problems, and maintaining budgets and schedules. Work very often involves management and supervision of work where the project requires scaffolding, man lifts, fall protection, material elevators and other protective devices.

Requirements

Associate's Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and two (2) years' related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession of a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Certificate of Completion in Certified Facilities Management from an accredited technical school.
An Associate's Degree in building construction or facilities management from a community college or technical school, or the equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is necessary.
Thorough knowledge of construction, including renovations, repairs to heating, plumbing, electrical and structural systems of buildings.
Knowledge of commercial and government building envelope, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems
Knowledge of the geography of Howard County.
Ability to read blueprints, contract maps, contract documents, contractor proposals, and work schedules.
Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions and directions.
Ability to maintain complex records in written and electronic formats; ability to complete reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, associates, customers and inspectors
Experience with computer software such as Bluebeam and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Project

Responsibilities

Manages building renovation, rehabilitation, restoration, and retrofit projects, with emphasis on building envelope projects, typically ranging from one to five hundred thousand dollars.
Manages up to four projects simultaneously within the assigned value range.
Oversees systemic and deferred maintenance projects across multiple building systems (conveying, electrical, exterior closure, fire protection, foundations, hazardous materials, HVAC, interior construction/finishes, plumbing, roofing, room renovations, site improvements, stairways, and superstructure).
Coordinates all phases of each project, including pre-construction meetings, progress meetings, status meetings, and other field meetings.
Responds to project-related requests for information and coordinates with contractors, authorities having jurisdiction, and other stakeholders.
Resolves complex construction, scheduling, coordination, and supply issues as the County’s front-line representative.
Conducts periodic and continuous field observations to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, codes, design manual standards, safety practices, and approved schedules.
Ensures projects adhere to required procedures and standards throughout each phase.
Maintains continuous liaison with contractor management, trades, subcontractors, senior management, engineering staff, DILP permitting and inspection personnel, and other authorities having jurisdiction.
Works and cooperates with co-workers and supervisors at all levels.
Maintains extensive records for each project, including work standards, proposals, inspections, reports, invoices, schedules, and other documentation from project conception through completion.
Ensures documentation is accurate, complete, and up-to-date.
Learns and performs all essential job functions accurately.
Works under the direction of senior management to complete systemic and deferred building maintenance projects.
Performs other related duties as assigned.