University of North Carolina Asheville · 1 month ago
Facilities Mechanical Engineer
Asheville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$98K/yr - $108K/yr
4+ years expThe University of North Carolina Asheville is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains and is known for its student-centered teaching and commitment to diversity. The Facilities Mechanical Engineer oversees the work of architects and contractors on capital projects, ensuring compliance with design standards and sustainability principles while managing mechanical systems and energy conservation efforts.
Education
Responsibilities
Oversees the work of architects, engineers, construction management firms, and general contractors hired by the University to design and construct capital projects
Ensures the work performed by these firms meets the University’s project intent and design standards
Ensures projects are delivered within budget and on time
Ensures projects incorporate sustainable/LEED principles where appropriate
Monitors consultant and contractor work to insure compliance with University and State Construction Office regulations and procedures
Manages the formal processes for construction administration and assists with negotiating consulting contracts
Provides long-term vision, direction, strategic planning, oversight and consultation for mechanical systems
Serves as the primary knowledge base and will be required to design, evaluate and troubleshoot Heating, Air Conditioning and Ventilation systems for the University, including ground source heat pump systems
Provides a full range of mechanical design services for in house projects involving simple repairs, replacements, and/or renovation
Provides HVAC, piping, fire sprinkler and plumbing design reviews as needed
Responsible for preparing cost estimates on Mechanical aspects of planned projects
Heavily involved in the UNC Asheville Energy Conservation Program
Serves as Project Manager, managing the design and construction of diverse major capital projects and smaller repair and renovation projects
Responsible for managing all aspects of both Formal and Informal projects ranging from $1K to $40MM
Must be licensed and will serve as one of two Capital Projects Coordinators responsible for coordinating with the State Construction Office
Responsible for operating and maintaining information in InterScope the State Construction Office project tracking system
Responsible for reviewing, negotiating and approving Design Letter Agreements
Responsible for coordinating schedule review on formal projects with UNC General Administration using Primavera
Serves as the system administrator for the building automation system, providing support to the system operator and managing integration of control and monitoring of lighting, renewable energy, and electrical power systems
Serves the University Energy Manager
Responsible for review and approval of utility bills
Serves as the 'S Drive' Drawing Manager, managing the electronic drawing archive
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; or equivalent combination of training and experience
The candidate must hold a North Carolina Professional Engineer's License. Will also consider applicants with a license in another state with reciprocity and ability to obtain a North Carolina Professional Engineer's License within 6 months from date of hire
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions
Preferred
The preferred candidate will be able to demonstrate practical experience of 4-6 years of mechanical project engineering experience and 10-12 years of practical experience in the construction/design engineering business
The preferred candidate will also have a minimum of 5 years of experience with the operation and programming of a building automation system, with additional preference given to familiarity with Automated Logic Corporation controls
The preferred candidate will be a LEED AP
The preferred candidate will be a certified Energy Manager, CEM
Company
University of North Carolina Asheville
As the only dedicated liberal arts institution in the University of North Carolina system, UNC Asheville kindles learning by offering students an intellectually rigorous education that builds critical thinking and workforce skills to last a lifetime.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
North Carolina Biotechnology Center
2022-11-09Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Dustin Baker
Interim Associate CIO
Mary Culbertson
Associate Chief Information Officer
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