Trades Project Engineer
The Project Engineer’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
• Manage Facility Operations maintenance/emergency projects, representing the owner throughout the process of programming, design, bidding and construction.
• Act as a Liaison between the Facility Operations department and the Facility Planning and Construction office.
• Review Capital Project plan/drawings/blueprints helping to ensure that college standards are applied to all construction projects.
• Review the commissioning process on all projects ensuing that equipment is functioning properly and the appropriate training has been provided to the trade staff.
• Develop and maintain Oberlin College construction standards focusing on standardization and ease of maintenance.
• Assist trades managers with management, direction, scheduling and training of skilled trades.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical and or Construction Engineering or a minimum of four years of experience directing and/or managing trades for a physical plant and/or facility department.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership knowledge, skill and ability focusing on initiative, customer service, creativity, innovation, team building, and results orientation.
• Proven ability to work systematically, to supervise staff and to respond flexibly to exceptional situations.
• Experience working with the physical aspects of an institution, and in a service-oriented department.
• Proficiency in computer applications for management information systems, spreadsheet systems, database and word-processing programs.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and excellent references.
• Technical proficiency in related services, including regulatory requirements and associated hazards.
• Experience in interpreting technical information such as blueprints, schematics, shop drawings, etc.