Introduction
Manages and coordinates tasks within larger construction, maintenance, or rehabilitation for airport HVAC and plumbing projects at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. May perform the functions of a planning/design engineer and provide technical assistance to various projects in related disciplines; and/or oversee contracts for various third-party service providers (e.g. contracts for testing, surveying, and construction inspections for various airport projects).
Overview
The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.
Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
1. Review, approve, research, design, and implement mechanical engineering standards, policies, and procedures appropriate for an airport environment. Provide interpretations of external codes, regulations, specifications, etc.
2. Oversees contracted service providers to ensure timely and quality delivery of services: coordinates service providers to schedule work activities; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work to ensure compliance with contracts (costs, schedule, specifications, & quality of work); monitors and ensures compliance with administrative requirements of contracts.
3. Provides direct administrative and technical support; compiles and analyzes data necessary to monitor project budgets and expenditures; applies for and maintains required permits; schedules or performs inspections to ensure compliance with design specification and all regulatory requirements; and facilitates adherence to reporting and documentation requirements.
4. Provides technical engineering input for estimating and bid proposal requirements. Provides inputs to energy savings and efficiency programs. Assists with conducting energy audits and assessments. Seeks to balance energy savings and maintaining a high level of service to Airport travelers, staff and tenants.
5. Assists with operations and controls as needed. Reviews HVAC systems and controls to ensure a high level of service for daily operations. Advises HVAC and BAS technicians on technical solutions and best practices.
6. Coordinates and/or performs tasks related to the programming phase of the project (planning & preliminary design/concepts): identifies user needs and requirements; confers with all appropriate parties to solicit input and feedback; develops cost projections, engineering specifications, project budgets, and schedules; and facilitates approval of project and final design.
7. Coordinates and/or performs tasks related to process for bidding and contracting of services of various project components in conjunction with Airport contracts officer; assists in the preparation of Requests For Proposal (RFPs) for engineering services, design services, construction services, inspection services, maintenance services, or other services; participates in pre-bid and pre-construction meetings.
8. Coordinates and/or performs tasks related to design and/or construction phases; attends regular project progress meetings; works with consultants, contractors, and work crews to resolve problems and initiate the appropriate solutions; assists with field decisions and approves change orders as appropriate to level of authority; monitors adherence to project schedules; inspects quality of construction work and materials; and coordinates final inspections with contractors and engineers.
9. Prepares, receives, and/or reviews construction and engineering plans, designs, and specifications pertaining to projects: performs or requests the consultant to provide modeling, testing, planning, and engineering studies in support of project analysis and design; reviews and verifies engineering calculations and analysis submitted by consultant engineers; and makes recommendations concerning improvements, modifications, design strategies, structural systems, or other aspects of project development.
10. Performs related duties as required.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Pass security check in advance of start date, and maintain security authorization. Certain convictions will disqualify individuals from unescorted access privileges and therefore exclude from employment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Ability to successfully perform project management tasks including the proactive management during project initiation, planning, implementation and closeout.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices, methods and techniques of mechanical engineering.
• Design capability for HVAC, Plumbing and building automation systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with standards and building code requirements of Commercial buildings.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop technical reports.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other City employees and the public.
• Ability to apply conflict resolution techniques.
Preferred Qualification
P.E. preferred.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Level Degree - Engineering and three years relevant experience.
Conditions of Employment
The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.
Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.
Effective October 1, 2021, the City of Charlotte requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such, will consider reasonable accommodations as required by law.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How To Apply
Apply online.
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You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.
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Benefits
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.
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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
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