Comune di Bologna · 6 days ago
Project Engineer-Business Development & Client Solutions
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expComune di Bologna is seeking a Project Engineer-Business Development & Client Solutions who serves as a technical lead and client-facing representative for capital projects across the Architect of the Capitol (AOC). This role combines engineering expertise, project oversight, and business development-style relationship management to support congressional stakeholders and external partners.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Conducts engineering studies, feasibility analyses, and technical assessments for new and ongoing projects
Develops or reviews designs, specifications, drawings, and calculations across civil, mechanical, electrical, or structural disciplines
Provides technical guidance to AOC jurisdictions, consultants, and contractors
Ensures compliance with AOC design standards, federal codes, sustainability requirements, and historic preservation constraints
Reviews consultant designs and submittals for accuracy, constructability, and alignment with project goals
Supports value engineering, risk assessments, and lifecycle cost analyses
Participates in project scoping, budgeting, and scheduling for capital and renovation projects
Coordinates with project managers, construction managers, and engineering teams to ensure smooth execution
Monitors project progress, identifies risks, and recommends corrective actions
Supports construction inspections, testing, and commissioning activities
Ensures project documentation, reporting, and quality assurance meet AOC standards
Serves as a technical liaison to congressional offices, committees, the Supreme Court, the Library of Congress, and internal AOC jurisdictions
Builds and maintains long-term client relationships by understanding stakeholder needs and translating them into actionable project scopes
Supports project intake, helping stakeholders articulate requirements, constraints, and priorities
Prepares and delivers technical presentations, briefings, and solution proposals to decision makers
Identifies opportunities for future projects, modernization initiatives, and strategic improvements across the Capitol campus
Ensures stakeholder expectations are managed through clear communication, transparency, and proactive problem-solving
Contributes to RFP development, technical evaluation of proposals, and contractor selection
Reviews cost estimates, schedules, and resource plans
Ensures contractor performance aligns with contract requirements and AOC standards
Supports financial planning and justification for capital investments
Ensures all engineering and project decisions respect the historic, architectural, and cultural significance of the Capitol Complex
Coordinates with preservation specialists, curators, and architects to integrate modern systems into historic structures
Balances operational needs with long-term preservation priorities
Ensures adherence to federal safety standards, environmental regulations, and AOC policies
Identifies and mitigates engineering, operational, and construction risks
Supports emergency preparedness and continuity planning for critical infrastructure
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, or Architectural Engineering
10 years of progressively responsible experience in project engineering, facility engineering, building systems, or capital project delivery
At least 1–2 years of experience in client-facing, stakeholder engagement, or business development–style roles (internal or external)
Engineering studies, feasibility analyses, and technical assessments
Reviewing or producing engineering designs, specifications, drawings, and calculations
Familiarity with federal codes, sustainability standards, and historic preservation constraints
Exposure to construction inspections, commissioning, or field verification activities
Experience supporting project scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and risk assessments
Preferred
10+ years of engineering or project delivery experience in complex facilities, government buildings, or historic structures
Experience working with federal agencies, especially AOC, GSA, USACE, NAVFAC, or similar
Prior involvement in RFP development, proposal evaluation, or contractor oversight
Experience presenting technical information to executives, elected officials, or high-visibility stakeholders
Background in value engineering, lifecycle cost analysis, or capital planning
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, not required
FE/EIT (Fundamentals of Engineering/Engineer-in-Training) certification is a plus
A Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar credential is beneficial but optional
Training or certification in historic preservation, sustainability, or federal facility management is advantageous
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Paid Federal Observed Holidays
Medical Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Employee Paid Supplemental Insurance (Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life, Accident, and Critical Illness)
401K - employer matching of up to 5%
Company
Comune di Bologna
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1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase