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Facilities Engineer - Architect

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Department: Facilities Management
Work Type: Staff - Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Categories: Engineering, Labor/Service/Maintenance

Department: Facilities Management

Summary

Administer design and construction projects, supervise construction, perform on-site quality control inspections and coordinate safety of campus construction projects. Work with Revit tech to produce design and construction documents for various building-related projects, using Autodesk Revit and other computer-based tools. Advise and make recommendations to the Director of Planning and Construction on all aspects of construction, engineering, architecture, construction cost, life safety, and code compliance in pursuit of university objectives.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Maintain familiarity and compliance with all applicable buildings, construction, and safety codes.
• Assist in problem solving field construction issues.
• Record, observe, and report on the construction activity for the University.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to meet Michigan Tech’s vehicle use requirements
• Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in university continuous improvement initiatives.
• Administer construction contracts, monitor contractor progress, monitor and authorize contractor progress payments, and coordinate construction safety.
• Administer design contracts, supervise the activities of architects, engineers, testing service contractors and any other special services contractors required to successfully complete University projects.
• Provide on-site project supervision and inspection and coordinate quality control inspections of campus construction projects.
• Monitor project costs, progress payments, and change orders; prepare monthly comparisons of actual costs vs. budget for the University and State.
• Act as liaison with contractors, architects, engineers and regulatory agencies in resolving design and field construction conflicts.
• Estimate costs, budget, and scheduling impacts of project developments, quality issues, errors, omissions, and required or desired filed changes; make recommendations to the Director regarding optimal resolution.
• Represent the University at progress meetings and on-site inspections by architects, engineers, and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain complete and current project files including correspondence, bulletins, shop drawings, requests for information, unresolved issues, contractor staffing and as-built drawings.
• Assist in the review of construction documents prepared by outside services and/or University personnel.
• Assist peer engineers and others within the Facilities organization with the design and management of their projects as required.
• Assist the University community in the preparation of construction programs, cost estimates, budgets, surveys, reports and specifications.
• Manage planning, engineering, architectural design, scheduling, and construction of various projects as assigned in the capacity of project manager.
• Assist the Director of Planning and Construction in conducting the general activities of the unit.
• Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.

 

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or master’s degree in architecture.
• To be licensed PE or Architect in the state of Michigan or to obtain a license within 9 months of hire.

Required Experience

• Inspection and quality control experience.
• Budget and cost estimating experience.
• Project Management Experience

Desirable Education and/or Experience

• Experience using Building Information Management (BIM), computer aided design application software, Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience interpreting building codes including life safety and ADA.
• Experience dealing with contractors and understanding of construction bidding process.
• Experience in reading and interpreting construction prints.
• Experience working with clients to determine scope of projects.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet and manage deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under conditions with frequent and multiple interruptions
• Demonstrated knowledge of proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Demonstrated ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively adapt to change.
• Demonstrated ability to use judgment when dealing with confidential information.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate with faculty, students, staff and advisors.
• Demonstrated commitment to contribute to a safe work environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Google suite or Microsoft Suite.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a diverse constituency within the University and local/state and community.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Experience with Google Suite
• Experience with work order management software.
• Demonstrated current knowledge of federal and state construction regulations and associated codes.

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally high.

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following training courses:

Required University Training:
· Employee Safety Overview
· Annual Data Security Training
· Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
· Annual Title IX Training

Required Departmental Training:

• Complete required annual and reoccurring safety training as assigned
• Revit Fundamentals Training

Background Check:
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)

1.00

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Rate/Salary

The salary for this position is negotiable. The final salary will be based on experience and qualifications.

Title of Position Supervisor

Director, Planning & Construction

Posting Type

 Internal & External Posting

Dependent on Funding

 No

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Conditions of Employment:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  

If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech’s hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or hr-help@mtu.edu.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures* (minimum requirements)

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