Design Project Manager - PE Structural, Electrical

ATANE Consulting · United States

The Design Project Manager Professional Engineer will report to the Design Manager and support the School District Office of Capital Programs.

The successful candidate will be a Licensed Engineer with experience working in the school buildings and facilities construction industry. Primarily, the position will involve projects existing educational buildings and associated support facilities, as well as some site work.

Structural: Typical projects will include building envelope restoration, structural repairs and/or modifications (either stand alone or as part of interior fit-out, new M/E/P systems, etc.), or building additions.

Civil/Site: Typical projects include storm water management systems, site erosion and sedimentation, site surveys, drainage systems, retaining walls repairs and reconstruction, site lighting and site utilities.

Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing: Typical projects will include boiler/chiller plant replacement, fire alarm systems, electrical service, re-lighting, emergency generator and elevator replacements, and new HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems for classroom modifications.

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Development of scope for Capital Projects -inspection, assessment, preliminary design, preparation of formal scope determination report
• Selection and management of outside Design Consultant - prepare RFP, approve design proposals, technical review of design documentation, approval of payment
• Execution of the permit, advertisement and bidding process - prepare bid specifications, meet prospective contractors, work through L&I and other agencies
• Design support during construction
• Complete inspections and issue assessment reports and directives to other School District departments, such as Facilities, Maintenance and Environmental Services

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Design and Assessment experience in low to midrise commercial structures utilizing concrete, steel and masonry materials, and both shallow and deep foundations.
• Working knowledge of building envelope systems, both current and historical (1900- present) including roof systems, cavity walls, mass masonry walls, terra cotta, etc.
• Working knowledge of Building Codes (City of Philadelphia, IBC) and material Codes (AISC, ACI)
• Experience with the Building Permit process in the City of Philadelphia
• Ability to write both technical documents for those experienced in the construction industry as well as to communicate technical concepts to professionals and decision makers outside of the industry
• Ability to self-perform design and documentation of small structural projects, such as small faade repairs, mechanical dunnage, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Adobe Suite, and Autocad

Requirements :

• A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering
• Professional Engineer's License in Pennsylvania
• A minimum of 7 years of paid professional experience in school buildings and facilities' design construction and assessment is required