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Miami University · 2 months ago

Engineer / Project Manager

Oxford, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$80K/yr - $108K/yr

5+ years exp

Miami University is seeking an Engineer / Project Manager responsible for overseeing engineering systems construction and alteration projects. The role includes project management from initiation to closeout, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with university standards.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Overall project management responsibilities for assigned engineering projects of various sizes and types from initiation through project closeout. Duties include oversight of initial planning, scope of work determination, cost estimate reviews, competitive bidding, contractor negotiations, cost control, work inspections, scheduling, work coordination, move planning and management, project close out, and post occupancy follow up

Project Planning – Meet with departments to determine needs and project feasibility

Scope of Work Determination – Develop an accurate scope of work, to include all systems for a complete scope determination

Project Oversight – Oversight for job costs, including change orders; prepares project status reports, reviews requests for payment by consulting A/E’s and contractors, control payment by valuation of completed work

Work Coordination – Responsible for coordination between various trades, suppliers, and end users to ensure timely and proper completion of project

Project Close Out – Inspection of contractor work to ensure compliance with all project requirements, follow up to be sure contractor completes all final inspection work tasks, and to ensure submission of accurate record drawings and operations and maintenance manuals, conduct post occupancy interviews

Coordination with department representatives and review of documents for compliance with University Standards

Acts as a mechanical / HVAC technical representative to other PMs for assigned projects managed by the Planning Architecture & Engineering Division of PFD. Reviews design drawings and specifications with the engineering associate to ensure that designs meet The University’s standards, and reports major design issues to the project manager

Assists with updating the mechanical portion of the University Construction Standards including working to develop the engineering requirements when programming new buildings and major building renovations

Coordination with project managers to provide on-site technical expertise

Works with the project manager (on their assigned projects to technically assist) and the contractors throughout the construction period and the final commissioning of HVAC equipment and systems as needed to ensure compliance with Standards and Contract Documents, and that the installations meet the intent of their designs. Reports contract deficiencies to the Project Manager

Assists in the development and implementation of Planning Architecture & Engineering Objectives; develops and pursues personal goals and objectives that are in alignment with, and supportive of, Divisional goals

Maintains knowledge of current codes and ensures that all applicable codes are followed on assigned projects. Submits reports as required to comply with requirement of State agencies and other agencies having jurisdiction over inspection

Assists the Director of Planning, Architecture, & Engineering and the Director of Energy Systems in formulating and directing policies and methods to meet total energy management needs and consumption reduction goals

Supports Divisional LEAN continuous improvement efforts, sustainability initiatives, customer service philosophy, and productivity expectations with a focus on: effective and efficient solutions for the University

Qualification

Mechanical SystemsHVAC SystemsProject ManagementBudget ManagementProfessional Engineering LicensureTeam CoordinationCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

5 years of experience with installation or commissioning of building mechanical systems for a licensed contractor; and a minimum of 5 years of experience in project management with an engineering firm or mechanical based contractor, a facility-owner representative and/or military

Associate or higher level degree in engineering; and a minimum of 5 years of experience in project management with an engineering firm or mechanical based contractor, a facility-owner representative and/or military

Sound knowledge and experience with managing project budgets, schedules, and other project management duties

Ability to organize, prioritize, and perform under pressure in both public contact and internal departmental capacity

Responsibility: Information and direction are given primarily verbally. The coordination and review of work are the responsibility of the incumbent

Position requires dealing with a wide range of complex technical and project manager related tasks where frequent independent interpretation and decision is required

Position directly affects the effectiveness of the Physical Facilities Department and the University community

Position requires face-to-face, telephone and written communications with all levels of the University community and a wide spectrum of outside agencies, schools, and vendors

Preferred

Bachelor's degree with major/focus in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineering licensure

Professional registration in the state of Ohio

Company

Miami University

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Founded in 1809

Oxford, Ohio, USA

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