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Project Manager, Mechanical, Division of Planning, Design, and Construction, 8hrs / 12mos, Ad Closes 08-07-26

Montgomery County Public Schools · Rockville, MD · 3 days ago
Project Management$41.22–$60.34/hrFull-time

Summary Description

Under direction, serves as Project Manager for mechanical projects, including systemics, modernizations, and new construction. Supervise, direct, and manage mechanical projects and mechanical project teams, including design engineers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, consultants, and contractors for mechanical projects for school buildings and facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Design review including equipment calculations, drawings and specifications
  • Preparation and submissions of MSDE state forms
  • Investigation and resolution of mechanical system problems in existing schools
  • Preparation of feasibility study for additions or modifying mechanical systems or equipment in existing schools
  • Cost estimates for budgeting and construction
  • Coordination of field inspections, testing and balancing
  • Updating of MCPS specifications on mechanical systems, for all mechanical projects for facilities

Physical Demands

Requires walking over rough, uneven, and rocky surfaces at construction sites and climbing ladders and scaffolding for inspections.

Special Requirements

Requires traveling to construction sites on a frequent and unscheduled basis. A written and/or hands on assessment may be given.

Qualifications

  • Thorough knowledge of the current principles, practices, theory, codes, and materials applicable within the field of mechanical engineering to the construction of school or similar buildings
  • Knowledge of safety standards and practices as they relate to mechanical equipment
  • Knowledge of project management techniques and practices
  • Ability to review and analyze mechanical engineering plans, specifications, and equipment drawings, and to detect errors in design or deviations from directives or codes
  • Ability to appraise the quality and rate of construction progress
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with architects, contractors, utility company personnel, school staff, and communities
  • Ability to identify engineering/architectural clashes and minimize errors and omissions
  • Ability to evaluate project needs, then draft, develop, and prepare a comprehensive scope of work, written recommendations and reports, plans/specifications for bidding, review bids and contracts, and provide expert mechanical system advice
  • Ability to design and evaluate computerized energy monitoring and control systems in schools
  • Ability to use standard application software within the engineering field
  • Ability to effectively manage contractors to ensure conformance with construction drawings, proper task prioritization, budget control, and schedule adherence
  • Demonstrated experience solving complex problems
  • Good communication and human relations skills

Education and Experience

  • Preference will be given to candidates with a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university
  • Considerable experience in mechanical system relative to schools, buildings, and facilities design and construction
  • Experience in project management of construction projects
  • Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered, and which must include considerable mechanical engineering coursework and mechanical engineering design experience
  • Must possess a valid driver's license

Pay

The wage range for this position is between $41.22 and $60.34 per hour, based on years of service.

Benefits

For information about benefits, please follow the link below: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view

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