Responsibilities
- Review mechanical submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, product data, and equipment selections for compliance with USACE specifications, UFCs, codes and contract requirements.
- Provide technical responses and recommendations to support construction progress.
- Assist in resolving design ambiguities and interpreting mechanical plans, specifications, and criteria.
- Conduct on-site inspections of mechanical installations, including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, fuel systems, and mechanical controls.
- Verify compliance with approved submittals, technical specifications, and USACE quality standards.
- Document deficiencies and track corrective actions through completion.
- Participate in QC/QA meetings with contractor USACE Resident Office, and stakeholders.
- Review and monitor TAB procedures and reports for mechanical systems.
- Oversee commissioning activities for HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and mechanical controls.
- Witness system start-up, functional testing, and performance verification.
- Ensure systems meet design criteria, operational requirements, and safety standards.
- Ensure all Mechanical work adheres to applicable UFCs, IBC, IMC, NFPA, ASME, and other governing codes.
- Support enforcement of EM 385-1-1 safety requirements during mechanical activities.
- Identify non-compliance issues and recommend corrective actions in accordance with contract clauses.
- Prepare technical reports, inspection records, deficiency logs, and field memoranda in RMS.
- Provide engineering input on proposed changes, value engineering items and contractor claims.
- Evaluate mechanical-related cost proposals and schedule impacts for Contracting Officer review.
- Identify mechanical system risks or potential construction conflicts early.
- Propose practical engineering solutions to mitigate delays, rework, or safety hazards.
Requirements
- Experience with mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and mechanical controls.
- Understanding of USACE specifications, UFCs, and governing codes.
- Ability to conduct on-site inspections and verify compliance with technical specifications.
- Experience reviewing submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and product data.
- Familiarity with commissioning, TAB procedures, and functional testing of mechanical systems.
- Knowledge of safety standards including EM 385-1-1.
- Ability to document deficiencies and track corrective actions.
- Experience preparing technical reports, inspection records, and field memoranda.
Work Arrangement
On-site — Albany, NY
Additional Information
- Must be able to work on-site at Watervliet Arsenal and West Point in Albany, NY.
- Must comply with Department of Defense project standards and accountability requirements.
- Supports federal and mission-essential facilities.
