The Sr. Project Manager, Transportation manages the full scope of work from preparation of proposal through construction. Duties include overseeing all technical aspects of Transportation/Roadway projects, reviewing all documents for quality control and quality assurance, and coordinating engineers and sub-consultants. This position is based in AVCON PR Services' San Juan, Puerto Rico office.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (may include but are not limited to):
Project Management:
Responsible for design and management of transportation/roadway engineering projects including ensuring completeness and accuracy of design effort.Responsible for the various design elements to complete a project system or component with other team members with clear and specified objectives involving conventional types of plans, surveys, investigations, structures, and/or equipment.Prepares complete project documentation to include plans, specifications, and engineer estimates including the collection, assembling, and organizing of project data.Evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to project assignments; formulates and solves problems.Works on multiple projects of moderate to large size using time efficiently to stay within budget and timely delivery.Develops proposals including bid documents, project reports, studies, and other documentation.Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments/projects.Coordinates technical and administrative activities with other internal departments and disciplines participating in the project.Ensures project engineering activities comply with firm and contract requirements and support overall project schedule, scope and budget.Interprets contract specifications and resolves conflicts with contractor on such matters as interpretation of specifications, workmanship, quality of materials, and related matters.Maintains list of project milestones and issues in-progress.Prepares monthly project status reports and change orders.Participates in client/contractor meetings, and resolves client, engineering and management project issues.Prepares project scopes, tasks, budgets, and schedules.Business Development:
Assists in marketing and business development pursuits.Attends industry forums.Identifies potential clients.Interacts and collaborates with clients, officials, contractors, and other project team members.Prepares scope and fee proposals for review.ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.Minimum of 12 years of experience.Experience working with FHWA-funded projects.Experience working with the PR Highway Authority, Metropistas, and/or local municipalities.Working knowledge of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D or BentleyProficiency with MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND SKILLS
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and clients.Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments with minimal supervision.Ability to maintain confidentially and protect privileged client information and documents appropriately.Knowledge of correct English usage including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.LICENSURE
Valid drivers' license and maintenance of satisfactory driving record.Puerto Rico Professional Engineer licensure with ability to obtain licensure in other states.Must be an active member of CIAPR (Colegio de Ingenieros y Agrimensores de Puerto Rico).SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
There are supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.
ENVIRONMENT
Work usually takes place in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office setting. Site visits may occasionally take place in an outdoor environment. Nights and weekends are generally not required but may occasionally be necessary with little or no advanced notice.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
TOOL/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
As dictated by client site protocol, candidate will be required to utilize proper personal protective equipment including but not limited to gloves, sleeves, leather protectors, hard hats, safety vests, safety glasses and shields, hearing protection, safety shoes, covers, helmets/hoods, and any additional tools required for the task at hand.
DISCLAIMER
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Management reserves the right to make adjustments and/or assign or reassign any portion of this job description at any time with or without notice.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
AVCON, INC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AVCON complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
AVCON expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of AVCON's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
The Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Design Manager provides managerial and technical supervision to the Facilities team using expertise and experience with complex technical activities, provides guidance on unconventional or complex programs, direction on design techniques, and new approaches to assignments with conflicting criteria. This position is based in AVCON's Orlando, Florida office.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (may include but are not limited to):
Manages the workload of the Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection Design team.Plans, coordinates, and manages detailed aspects of mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering work related to a variety of large and small HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for Commercial, Institutional, and Public Facilities. Preparation of project proposals, tasks, budgets, and schedules.Oversees site investigation projects and construction phased services and provides suggestions for engineering projects to ensure that standards and scope requirements are met.Ensures the accuracy and code compliance of contract documents and reports.Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments/projects.Communicates directly with clients-owners, designers, and contractors concerning project cost, staffing, and scheduling.Assist in the preparation of the project status reports, contract documents, and engineer's estimates including the collection, assembling, and organizing of project data.Seeks out new clients and projects to pursue and assists with the marketing efforts of these projects.Recommends staffing needs to upper management; assists in the hiring process of the Mechanical department by assisting in the preparation of job descriptions, reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, and recommending candidates for hire.Nights and weekends are generally not required but may occasionally be necessary with little or no advanced notice.ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering. 10+ years of formal training and experience with at least five (5) years as a Technical Team Leader.Must have experience as a group leader or project engineer on complex, multi-discipline engineering design or projects.Advanced knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection engineering and design and be familiar with applicable Codes, standards, and acceptable industry practices.Must have proven track record of accomplishments as lead design engineer on mechanical projects and be capable of supervising and directing a team of engineers, designers, and support personnel.Construction Administration experience. Proficient with AutoCAD.Proficient with REVIT.Proficiency with MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word. Knowledge of MS PowerPoint, MS Project, and MS SharePoint a plus.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND SKILLS
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and clients.Ability to organize teams, workplans, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments with minimal supervision.Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect privileged client information and documents appropriately.Ability to work calmly and effectively in a high-volume office environment under pressure of multiple deadlines.LICENSURE
Valid drivers' license and maintenance of satisfactory driving record.Licensed in the State of Florida as a Professional Engineer, or ability to obtain reciprocity within six (6) months.Ability to become licensed in multiple states.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
There are supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.
ENVIRONMENT
Work usually takes place in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office setting. Site visits may occasionally take place in an outdoor environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
TOOL/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
As dictated by client site protocol, candidate will be required to utilize proper personal protective equipment including but not limited to gloves, sleeves, leather protectors, hard hats, safety vests, safety glasses and shields, hearing protection, safety shoes, covers, helmets/hoods, and any additional tools required for the task at hand.
DISCLAIMER
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Management reserves the right to make adjustments and/or assign or reassign any portion of this job description at any time with or without notice.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
AVCON, INC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AVCON complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
AVCON expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of AVCON's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Please CLICK HERE and scroll down to our Benefits section to learn more about the potential Benefits you may be eligible to receive with this position.
Founded in 1988, AVCON, INC. (AVCON) serves the aviation, facilities, transportation, and development industries and employs over 130 professionals with expertise in all aspects of aviation planning and design; civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing engineering; fire protection design; utilities coordination and design; traffic planning and highway design; and a full array of design and construction support services. AVCON has built its reputation on delivering innovative and practical engineering solutions to clients, blending economic, sustainable, and technological elements into each project. Whether working on a building facility, roadway, or airfield, AVCON offers high-level technical expertise based on more than three decades of hands-on experience-ensuring the job is done right the first time. AVCON prides itself on partnering with clients in Transforming Today's Ideas into Tomorrow's Reality.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: Please note that AVCON does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, AVCON will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, AVCON explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of AVCON.
As part of a design team, the Mechanical Designer will be responsible for planning and designing of HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems to be used in construction of various structures, systems, or equipment. This position is based in AVCON's Orlando, Florida office.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (may include but are not limited to):
Support the engineering team with CAD knowledge.Develop CAD drawings for assigned department.Create plans independently and under direction from senior staff.Technical development of contract plans and marketing exhibits.Maintain project drawing files.Create maps, graphs, charts, overlays, base drawings, details and sketches.Complete red line mark-ups and address design comments related to the site layout and details.Organize and prepare a variety of complex layouts and drawings from written or verbal specifications or from rough or detailed sketches.Follow design standards for the project established by the client, firm, and industry.Recommend standards and symbols to meet specialized needs of a project, or to facilitate or improve design productivity.Maintain current knowledge of design and drafting procedures in specialty field.Use basic quantity and geometry calculations in creation of drawings.Perform mathematical calculations and quantity takeoffs.Nights and weekends are generally not required but may occasionally be necessary with little or no advanced notice.ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalent.Minimum three (3) years of experience in mechanical engineering drafting and design support. HVAC background.Proficiency with AutoCAD.Proficiency with REVIT.Proficiency with MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND SKILLS
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and clients.Ability to organize work, set priorities, pay attention to detail, and follow-up on assignments with minimal supervision.Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect privileged client information and documents appropriately.Ability to work calmly and effectively in a high-volume office environment under pressure of heavy deadlines.Knowledge of correct English usage including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.LICENSURE
Valid drivers' license and maintenance of satisfactory driving record.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.
ENVIRONMENT
Work usually takes place in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office setting. Site visits may occasionally take place in an outdoor environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
TOOL/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
As dictated by client site protocol, candidate will be required to utilize proper personal protective equipment including but not limited to gloves, sleeves, leather protectors, hard hats, safety glasses and shields, safety shoes, covers, and helmets/hoods.
DISCLAIMER
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Management reserves the right to make adjustments and/or assign or reassign any portion of this job description at any time with or without notice.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
AVCON, INC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AVCON complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
AVCON expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of AVCON's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Please CLICK HERE and scroll down to our Benefits section to learn more about the potential Benefits you may be eligible to receive with this position.
Founded in 1988, AVCON, INC. (AVCON) serves the aviation, facilities, transportation, and development industries and employs over 130 professionals with expertise in all aspects of aviation planning and design; civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing engineering; fire protection design; utilities coordination and design; traffic planning and highway design; and a full array of design and construction support services. AVCON has built its reputation on delivering innovative and practical engineering solutions to clients, blending economic, sustainable, and technological elements into each project. Whether working on a building facility, roadway, or airfield, AVCON offers high-level technical expertise based on more than three decades of hands-on experience ensuring the job is done right the first time. AVCON prides itself on partnering with clients in Transforming Today's Ideas into Tomorrow's Reality.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: Please note that AVCON does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, AVCON will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, AVCON explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of AVCON.
As part of a design team, the primary duty of the Senior Mechanical Engineer is to perform engineering duties in planning and designing HVAC systems to be used in construction of various structures, systems, or equipment. The candidate shall have experience with supervising and leading a group of employees. This position is based in AVCON's Orlando, Florida office
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (may include but are not limited to):
Independently evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria on moderately complexReview plans and prepare or review technical specifications, contract documents, andAssist in the resolution of design problems that may include field investigation or inspections, detailed design work, and detailed checking of design computations done byBuild a strong network of new and existing clients and manage client relationships and client satisfaction.Participate in developing and expanding the team through strategic planning and the development and implementation of the firm's overall business and marketing strategies.Draft cost estimates, periodic reports covering construction activities, pay estimates, and data necessary to document acceptability of materials and quantities for finalMake design recommendations, adaptations, and modifications based on actual fieldAssist in the development of technical information to support marketingEvaluate contractor's job performance and compliance with constructionLead QA/QC efforts for department.Mentor and supervise production efforts of junior staff. Provide feedback to Team Manager regarding status of department workload. Nights and weekends are generally not required but may occasionally be necessary with little or no advanced notice.ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.10+ years of experience.Proficiency with AutoCAD, required.Proficiency with REVIT, desirable.Experience in engineering and design of HVAC systems.Experience with plumbing and fire protection systems.Experience in providing technical specifications for design projects. Construction administration experience. Project experience that includes Direct Expansion (DX) equipment and chilled water systems.Strong knowledge of HVAC load calculations, ductwork design, piping design, and equipment selections.Experience in equipment selection including air handling units, fans, VAV terminals, package units, pumps, chillers, and heating.Proficiency with MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND SKILLS
Proven ability to resolve complex designExcellent communication skills with a team-orientatedAbility to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, andAbility to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments with minimalAbility to maintain confidentiality and protect privileged client information and documents appropriately.Knowledge of correct English usage including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.LICENSURE
Valid drivers' license and maintenance of satisfactory driving record.Professional Engineer licensure with ability to obtain Florida licensure within six (6) months, required.Ability to become licensed in multiple states, preferred.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervisory skills are preferred.
ENVIRONMENT
Work usually takes place in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office setting. Site visits may occasionally take place in an outdoor environment. Site visits may occur in an area where extra caution, attention and adherence to additional guidelines may be required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
TOOL/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
As dictated by client site protocol, candidate will be required to utilize proper personal protective equipment including but not limited to gloves, sleeves, leather protectors, hard hats, safety vests, safety glasses and shields, hearing protection, safety shoes, covers, helmets/hoods, and any additional tools required for the task at hand.
DISCLAIMER
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Management reserves the right to make adjustments and/or assign or reassign any portion of this job description at any time with or without notice.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
AVCON, INC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AVCON complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
AVCON expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of AVCON's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Please CLICK HERE and scroll down to our Benefits section to learn more about the potential Benefits you may be eligible to receive with this position.
Founded in 1988, AVCON, INC. (AVCON) serves the aviation, facilities, transportation, and development industries and employs over 130 professionals with expertise in all aspects of aviation planning and design; civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing engineering; fire protection design; utilities coordination and design; traffic planning and highway design; and a full array of design and construction support services. AVCON has built its reputation on delivering innovative and practical engineering solutions to clients, blending economic, sustainable, and technological elements into each project. Whether working on a building facility, roadway, or airfield, AVCON offers high-level technical expertise based on more than three decades of hands-on experience-ensuring the job is done right the first time. AVCON prides itself on partnering with clients in Transforming Today's Ideas into Tomorrow's Reality.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: Please note that AVCON does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, AVCON will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, AVCON explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of AVCON.
