Assistant Project Engineer

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Assist with special projects as requested by COPT Defense Properties Operations Team, the Army Corp of Engineers, or various COPT Defense Tenants.

* Write and submit statements of work, invitations for bid, soliciting triple bids, reviewing bids for accuracy, and writing and submitting decline emails.

* Manage work schedule and maintain budget as bid.

Communicate change order need with management for proper approvals.

* Schedule and coordinate escorts, visitor requests, construction kick-off meetings, weekly progress meetings and work with management team to efficiently communicate outages.

* Receive work direction from technical staff responsible for technical performance of company assets.

* Provide work direction to subcontractors providing maintenance, repairs, renovations or new construction to ensure that work is completed as scoped and directed.

* Inspect and ensure that quality control is kept on all job sites.

* Schedule and complete punch list walk throughs, and coordinate with quality control team for support.

* Ensure job safety standards are maintained at all times in compliance with company and government regulations.

* Assist with quality assurance and quality control.

Create, review and approve all Activity Hazzard Analysis', COPT Risk Assessments and Lift Plans.

* Create any incident reports or Company Critical Information Requirements (CCIR) and report them up through the proper management chain.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Provide notification to management concerning issues.

* Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education - High school diploma or equivalent with additional vocational coursework in one or more of the following disciplines: HVAC, electricity, plumbing or other relevant areas.

Further Training - * Universal CFC certification preferred.

* State Certified Journeyman's license or equivalent preferred.

* Project Management/Coordination experience preferred.

Professional Experience - Minimum of 7+ years relevant work experience working as a senior service technician or project engineer with at least five years of experience providing work direction to others.

Computer Skills - * PC proficiency to include (to include but not limited to) Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and ability to learn company specific software.

* Ability to adapt to new or changing software programs.

Mobility - N/A Other Requirements - * Ability to routinely perform on call and off hour duty including evenings, weekends, and holidays and to respond to emergency situations on a 24-hour on-call basis or to complete special projects.

* Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, mechanical and electrical) including how to troubleshoot, maintain and control.

* Working knowledge of energy management systems.

* Must be able to read trade related electrical, mechanical, and plumbing drawings and internal wiring schematics.

* Must possess a valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.

* Ability to work with minimal supervision while diagnosing and resolving building systems issues.

* Strong verbal and written communication skills.

* Strong organizational skills and time management.

* Strong customer service focus and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with tenants, vendors, and staff.