Principal Engineer Facilities

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from requirements gathering through commissioning and closeout
• Gather and evaluate requirements, technical data, blueprints, and reports
• Develop statements of work (SOWs), budget forecasts, rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates, and schedule forecasts
• Review submittals, methods of procedure (MOPs), requests for information (RFIs), change orders (COs), and other construction-related documentation
• Determine facility and equipment specifications in alignment with program and site needs
• Review and estimate all phases of facility design and construction
• Design and oversee implementation of facility expansions, layouts, building systems, and quality controls
• Prepare and manage the bid process for design and construction services
• Collaborate daily with vendors, maintenance teams, and cross-functional partners
• Coordinate and oversee contractors performing construction and installation activities
• Inspect, or direct the inspection of, construction progress to ensure conformance with drawings, specifications, and schedules
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, building codes, health and safety standards, and security requirements
• Prepare technical reports and compliance documentation
• Develop and deliver presentations to senior leadership on project status, risks, and recommendations

Desired Attributes

• Highly self-motivated and able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as a valued member of a team
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Communicates clearly and proactively with leadership and building occupants regarding updates, risks, delays, and emerging issues
• Proposes well-considered solutions and alternatives before seeking guidance
• Willing to escalate and ask for help when needed
• Provides constructive feedback on current processes and helps drive more efficient approaches
• Onsite evenings or weekends as required for critical project activities (crane lift, power outages, etc.) and available to respond to Teams messages or calls during evenings and weekends for high-visibility construction projects
• Effectively manages 15 or more concurrent projects of varying complexity and cost
• Demonstrates strong teamwork skills and collaborates effectively with multiple groups across campus, including coordinating overlapping projects led by other Facilities Engineers

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of project management and/or construction experience; or a Master’s Degree with 3 years of project management and/or construction experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated project management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Top Secret and SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• Facilities engineering experience in a complex, multi-building environment
• Certifications: CCM, PMP, OSHA 10-Hour, etc.