Facilities Project Engineer

Innovative Consulting & Management Services, LLC•Manhattan, KS

149d•Onsite

About The Position

ICMS is seeking a Facilities Project Engineer to support the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) NBAF Engineering Project Management Team (EPMG). The role supports facility service contract, construction contract, and operations project management goals, and provides technical management support for ongoing projects awarded in prior years. The position provides on-site engineering project management support across projects from initial concept planning through completion and closeout. Work includes site walks, evaluations, assessments, inspections, development of biddable engineering design and construction packages, and preparation of operations and maintenance service and repair packages for contract procurement. The Project Engineer also assists with internal service requests and work-order project management. Periodic travel may be required. This is a Public Trust position and requires passing a government background check before starting work. A Motor Vehicle or Commercial Driver’s License is required.

Requirements

Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering college.
At least two years of professional engineering project management experience on design, construction, and operations and maintenance projects related to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, civil, structural, and architectural disciplines.
Experience providing the technical background needed to perform a variety of engineering functions for repair and maintenance projects.
Technical experience independently performing or assisting with tasks listed under General Responsibilities.
Ability to communicate effectively and work independently.
A Motor Vehicle or Commercial Driver’s License.
Ability to pass a government background check before starting work.

Nice To Haves

Engineering experience at agricultural research facilities and laboratories, including BSL-4 experience, is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Provide on-site technical administration for engineering scope packages, meetings, design and construction phases, operations and maintenance services, and professional engineering site assessments.
Assist in preparing engineering, operations and maintenance, and work-order scope packages in accordance with NBAF’s project package work instruction and by USDA Procurement Administrative Lead Time cut-off dates.
Provide technical administrative support during the design or construction phase of assigned projects.
Assist with professional engineering assessments on the NBAF campus to develop scopes for facility repairs or replacements.
Manage and develop facilities and site designs for new construction, renovations, and operations and maintenance projects involving electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, or architectural disciplines.
Perform technical site assessments and provide engineering recommendations for design and construction solutions.
Develop biddable Statements of Work (SOWs).
Develop Independent Government Estimates (IGEs).
Provide technical support to contracting during the bid phase.
Review project submittals for compliance with applicable requirements, specifications, technical criteria, and codes.
Assist with project management of internal service requests and work-order tasks.
Support projects from concept planning through procurement, completion, and closeout.