Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center to oversee the VA's onsite construction expansion.

Relevant Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction or design.
• Experience on healthcare projects/facilities.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Conduct and carry out portions of daily inspections of site work, building construction work; document discrepancies, code violations, improper materials or techniques in the application of materials, substandard or poor-quality workmanship; monitor schedules on various aspects of ongoing daily activities to identify and recommend mitigation of project slippage and coordinate project phasing.
• Review Contractor's submittals for technical compliance with contract requirements, and RFls and make recommendations as to acceptance, required changes, or rejection.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and well-organized project records including but not limited to submittals, RFls, pay applications, inspection and testing records, correspondence, changes, warranties, certified payrolls, project photographs, samples, and safety observations. Inspect and verify that the contractor's as-builts are complete and accurate.
• Conduct and/or attend weekly project meetings to monitor project status, schedule, discuss problems, and resolve issues accordingly.
• Review the testing/inspections reports submitted by the Contractor and provide approval/dis-approval recommendations to the SRE/RE.

Education:

• Required B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.