he Building People, LLC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the 81st U.S. Army Reserve Directorate of Public Works (DPW) in Columbia, South Carolina. This position provides an opportunity to support Army Reserve facilities and infrastructure programs that directly contribute to mission readiness.
The successful candidate will work with Army Reserve personnel and multidisciplinary teams to provide engineering, planning, maintenance, and construction support for facility systems throughout the region.
The Mechanical Engineer provides technical and engineering support across the planning, design, maintenance, and execution phases of Army Reserve real property projects. Responsibilities include field data collection, technical drafting, HVAC and mechanical systems support, repair planning, and coordination with project stakeholders to ensure compliance with Army standards and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC).
Responsibilities
Real Property Technical Support
Provide technical and engineering support throughout planning, design, and execution phases of Army Reserve construction projects.Support real property activities through field data collection, technical drafting, and engineering analysis.Ensure all work complies with Army and Army Reserve standards, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and applicable codes.Field Data Collection and Engineering Support
Conduct field surveys, utility vault evaluations, and drawing verification activities.Collect and document field data supporting real property and facilities management requirements.Prepare technical reports and field data collection documentation within required project timelines.Coordinate with government personnel and project stakeholders to support successful project execution.Mechanical Engineering Support
Provide mechanical engineering technical support for facility systems and infrastructure.Diagnose deficiencies and develop repair recommendations for HVAC systems and related mechanical equipment.Support routine maintenance activities and assist with troubleshooting mechanical systems.Prepare scopes of work, Performance Work Statements (PWS), and Independent Government Estimates (IGE) for repair projects.Utilize design documents, specifications, and AutoCAD drawings to support repair planning and project execution.Develop cost-effective solutions while maintaining compliance with UFC safety standards and applicable codes.Support an estimated six (6) mechanical engineering projects annually.Prepare repair plans and supporting documentation within ten (10) business days of task completion.Upload project documentation and records into the Facilities Enterprise Management System (FEMS) or other designated CMMS platforms.Coordinate with contractors, maintenance personnel, and project stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.Travel Requirements
Perform periodic travel in support of site assessments and project execution activities.Approximately fifteen (15) site visits per year, averaging three (3) days in duration, are anticipated.All travel will be coordinated and approved in advance by the Government COR.Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.Minimum three (3) years of engineering experience.Experience supporting HVAC systems, mechanical equipment, or building systems.Ability to perform field assessments and travel as required.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.Valid driver's license.Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting Department of Defense or federal facilities programs.Knowledge of Army regulations, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and military construction processes.Experience with HVAC systems, building controls, facilities maintenance, or infrastructure management.Experience developing scopes of work and Independent Government Estimates (IGE).Familiarity with AutoCAD and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS/FEMS).Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license.Prior military service or experience supporting military installations.Security Requirements
Must possess, or be eligible to obtain, a favorable National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI) clearance in accordance with applicable Army requirements.
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The Electrician supports a secure federal facilities Operations & Maintenance (O&M) program by performing electrical preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and service call response activities within a mission-critical facilities environment in Northern Virginia.
This position is responsible for supporting daily operations involving electrical distribution systems, lighting systems, emergency power systems, generators, UPS systems, panels, branch circuits, transformers, switches, receptacles, and associated building electrical infrastructure. The electrician supports operational readiness by responding to service calls, completing preventive maintenance activities, maintaining maintenance documentation, and supporting emergency response operations in accordance with contract requirements and Government standards.
The Electrician works closely with site leadership, maintenance personnel, subcontractors, and Government representatives to support daily operations within a secure TS/SCI environment.
Required Skills & Experience:
Experience supporting commercial, industrial, institutional, or federal electrical maintenance operations.Experience performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of electrical systems and associated components.
Experience supporting electrical distribution systems, lighting systems, panels, branch circuits, transformers, switches, receptacles, and related infrastructure.
Experience responding to service calls and supporting emergency maintenance activities.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, technical manuals, and specifications.
Ability to use electrical testing equipment, hand tools, and power tools safely and effectively.
Ability to maintain maintenance records and service call documentation.
Ability to work safely in accordance with applicable electrical safety standards and operational procedures.
Ability to work in a secure federal facilities environment and support emergency response activities as required.
Fully conversant in English (speaking, reading, and writing).Required Certifications
Valid Driver’s License. Valid Virginia Master Electrician License or Journeyman Electrician License.Preferred Experience:
Experience supporting DoD, IC, or other cleared federal facilities environments. Experience supporting TS/SCI or mission-critical facilities operations. Experience supporting generators, UPS systems, emergency power systems, and high voltage electrical infrastructure. Familiarity with NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, and electrical safety procedures. Familiarity with preventive maintenance scheduling and CMMS systems such as Maximo/FEM. Familiarity with OPSEC, TARP, AT Level I, and HSPD-12 compliance requirements. Experience supporting emergency response and after-hours maintenance operations. Experience supporting facilities maintenance contracts in a performance-based environment. Read LessPlease note that this position is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!
The Building People, LLC, has a position open for an experienced Interior Designer with a focus on Office Furniture Systems and Project Management with Top Secret Clearance. The role requires providing a federal client with professional on-site interior facility design, furniture package solutions, and project management services across a variety of small to large-scale interior space design and optimization projects. Projects may include space upgrades or modification/reconfiguration of spaces to meet the mission needs of clients.
Key Responsibilities
• Effectively manage an assigned portfolio of projects while addressing challenges
• Space acquisition, budgeting and cost management, scheduling, estimating,
• Construction, space reconfiguration, tenant outfitting
• project administration, program management, logistics, furniture
• Building upkeep and general management of client facilities
Required Experience & Skills
• A minimum of five years’ experience in commercial interior space design for large facility or building projects (new and renovations), management of multiple interior space designs, and space optimization projects
• At least two years of project management experience in the building construction sector
• Experience working with systems furniture
• Understanding of construction methodology and terminology
• Understanding of space design, IT/Electrical drops, AV interface, and other MEP, considerations as it relates to Interior space design and layout
• Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) is required, recent AutoCAD experience is desired
• Experience creating government estimates, tracking funds, and writing scope documents
• Experience with the major systems furniture lines such as Knoll, Haworth, Steelcase, Herman Miller, and UNICOR
• Knowledge and experience with standalone office furniture, chair design and conference rooms design and construction
• Ability to pass a “suitability” background investigation and ability to gain a MINIMUM OF TOP SECRET CLEARANCES (with eligibility for SCI access) required
• Ability to pass a “suitability” background investigation is a requirement
Preferred Experience & Skills
• Experience tracking funding and space requirements
• Ability to work independently and in groups
• Experience managing complex new construction or major renovation commercial/government building projects with experience managing simultaneous construction and/or building projects
• Experience interfacing with GSA, suppliers, and trades
• Possess experience in space and move management, tracking of outfitting, facility planning, and occupancy plans
Required Education
• An architecture, engineering, or construction management bachelor’s degree (civil, mechanical, electrical or architectural, etc.) from an accredited University recognized by the U.S. Department of Education Read LessPlease note that this position is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!
The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a qualified Senior Interior Designer in a prominent federal agency in the Washington, DC area. The Senior Interior Designer will work with the Design Services Team, under the direction of the Lead Designer to support Workplace Strategy & Design Management and will use AutoCAD daily to update or develop detailed plans and drawings for new construction, renovations, and reconfigurations of campus buildings. This role will also lead certain aspects of a project utilizing creative and technical skills and abilities.
• Use established standards to develop detailed 2D drawings to include FF&E, architectural, electrical, and mechanical building systems
• Support multiple projects of varying size, complexity and intensity
• Review furniture proposals using working knowledge of the industry
• Prepare and present specifications
• Support construction administration as needed, such as site inspections, to ensure proper installation and adherence to design specifications
• Work with identified client stakeholders to determine initial goals and requirements for the spaces to be designed
• Keep the client and Lead Designer apprised of project status
• Demonstrate outside-the-box, analytical, and critical thinking while adhering to established standards
• Use advanced A&D professional skills to work through challenges and create solutions for presentation
• Protect all sensitive information being evaluated in accordance with Federal regulations and procedures
• Work closely with project managers, spaces planners, and other stakeholders ensure design cohesiveness and project goals are met on time
• Be accountable for assigned projects and tasks from beginning to end
• Prepare sketches or other visual aids to demonstrate design intent to client
• Ensure client satisfaction
• Maintain current knowledge of trends, materials, techniques, and other developments in A&D
• Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Experience & Skills
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Institutional architecture, interior design, or space planning
• Top Secret Clearance
• Expertise in the construction documentation process
• Knowledge of Building Codes, ADA, regulations, industry standard practices and processes
• Ability to work well in a team-based environment, both within the design team and broader group, with the common goal of a successful project
• Meet a level of professionalism in both verbal and written communication skills as this role requires daily communication with internal and external project team members
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, project management skills
• High attention to detail
• Self-motivated with ability to multi-task and respond quickly
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work in fast-paced environment under pressure
• Ability to pivot seamlessly as project requirements and timelines change
• Ability to create and present multiple solutions
• Advanced Proficiency in the Design Process with the ability and aptitude to step in at any point to lead the design portion of a project
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Acrobat
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Preferred Experience & Skills
• Institutional or Government work experience, Federal is preferred
• Successful completion of, or working towards, NCIDQ or NCARB certification
• Ability to contribute to process improvements and support agency mission
• Experience using TRIRIGA for Space Management with TRIRIGA CAD Integrator
• Working knowledge of commercial furniture and/or furniture dealership experience
• Previous experience and clearance with the Federal or State government
Required Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or related field
• Provide design portfolio with emphasis on presentation and technical skills
Summary
Installs, maintains, alters, repairs, adjusts and tests plant wiring, electrical and electronic equipment which shall include but not be limited to lights, electric motors, machines, equipment controls, radios and communication systems, meters, clocks, attendance recording mechanisms, environmental control systems and utilities. This, however, does not prohibit other employees from changing general illumination lamps and bulbs where no assembly or disassembly of equipment is required.
Our pay range for this position is $40-45/hr
Duties and Responsibilities
Installs, maintains, alters, repairs, adjusts and tests plant wiring, electrical and electronic equipment which shall include but not be limited to lights, electric motors, machines, equipment controls, radios and communication systems, meters, clocks, attendance recording mechanisms, environmental control systems and utilities. This, however, does not prohibit other employees from changing general illumination lamps and bulbs where no assembly or disassembly of equipment is required.May perform electrical repair, modification and maintenance of mobile industrial equipment as required.Charges and repairs batteries and battery charging equipment.May lubricate equipment during performance of assigned duties. May adjust electrical instruments with thermal or capillary sensing units pursuant to the task.Uses all tools and equipment pursuant to the task, including hand or power equipment to hoist and move personnel and materials, except mobile cranes.May transport tools, materials and equipment to and from job site which are to be used by employees in the Electrician job classification.Performs related tasks as necessary in the completion of the employees primary work assignment in the Electrician job classification.Works from prints, sketches, specifications, and written or oral instructions and does paperwork pursuant to the task.Required Experience & Skills:
US Citizenship, able to obtain and maintain US DOT security clearanceHigh School Diploma or GEDAbility to work any shiftValid Driver's LicenseJourneyman ElectricianFive (5) years of electrician experiencePreferred Experience & Skills:
Industrial electricianQualified in low voltage to high voltageTroubleshooting and install capabilitiesIndustrial controller troubleshooting and experienceRead Less
Please note that this position is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!
The Building People, LLC, has a position open for an experienced Interior Designer with a focus on Office Furniture Systems and Project Management with Top Secret Clearance. The role requires providing a federal client with professional on-site interior facility design, furniture package solutions, and project management services across a variety of small to large-scale interior space design and optimization projects. Projects may include space upgrades or modification/reconfiguration of spaces to meet the mission needs of clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Effectively manage an assigned portfolio of projects while addressing challenges related:Space acquisition, budgeting and cost management, Scheduling, estimating, Construction, space reconfiguration, tenant outfitting project administration, program management, logistics, furniture Building upkeep and general management of client facilities.Required Experience & Skills
A minimum of five years’ experience in commercial interior space design for large facility or building projects (new and renovations), management of multiple interior space designs, and space optimization projects. At least two years of project management experience in the building construction sector Experience working with systems furniture.Understanding of construction methodology and terminologyUnderstanding of space design, IT/Electrical drops, AV interface, and other MEP, considerations as it relates to Interior space design and layout Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) is required, recent AutoCAD experience is desired.Experience creating government estimates, tracking funds, and writing scope documentsExperience with the major systems furniture lines such as Knoll, Haworth, Steelcase, Herman Miller, and UNICOR.Knowledge and experience with standalone office furniture, chair design and conference rooms design and constructionAbility to pass a “suitability” background investigation and ability to gain a MINIMUM OF TOP SECRET CLEARANCES (with eligibility for SCI access) required.Ability to pass a DHS “suitability” background investigation is a requirementPreferred Experience & Skills
Experience tracking funding and space requirements Ability to work independently and in groups. Experience managing complex new construction or major renovation commercial/government building projects with experience managing simultaneous construction and/or building projects.Experience interfacing with GSA, suppliers, and trades. Possess experience in space and move management, tracking of outfitting, facility planning, and occupancy plans.
Preferred Education
An architecture, engineering, or construction management bachelor’s degree (civil, mechanical, electrical or architectural, etc.) from an accredited University recognized by the U.S. Department of Education Read LessDescription/Job Summary:
The Building People is seeking an Electrician who can perform installation, repair, and maintenance work for commercial buildings in the Reston, VA area. Their duties would include leveraging testing devices to troubleshoot electrical issues, inspecting various electrical components, installing outlets, switches, light ballast, and other electrical equipment and adhering to local safety codes.
Responsibilities/Duties:
Electrician will inspect, maintain, test, modify, adjust, and repair electronic/instrumentation systems, controls, and components at USGS. The candidates with experience in energy efficiency, as our company is looking to cut operational costs.The candidate must be capable of independent decision-making and being able to function with no supervision.Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with strong leadership, project management, team building, and presentation skills required.Customer service skills and must speak EnglishExperience installing, modifying, testing, repairing, and troubleshooting generators, transformers, converters, regulators, switches, circuit breakers, lightning arresters, lighting ballast, exterior security lighting, mechanical and electronic recording instruments, mechanical and electronic control systems of distribution lines, substations, and power-generating facilities.Experience working with building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and electrical maintenance and repair manuals.Have experience as a Electrician, or position that showed progression in theoretical and practical knowledge of electrical building systems, and of the characteristics, function, operation, and capabilities of a variety of types of electrical equipment.All other duties as assigned.Required Skills:
Clear background investigation. Clear driver’s license and have reliable transportation to workHigh level of electronic system maintenance, troubleshooting and repairsMaintenance Documentation completion and filingCustomer Service SkillsProficient with Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel, and familiar with CMMSExcellent Organizational skillsPreferred Skills:
Electrical experience in federal buildingsRequired Experience:
Sufficient experience and knowledge in a variety of electronic systems, controls and components. Cleared to work in the state of Arizona on electrical equipmentPreferred Experience:
Five (5) years of experience in a variety of electronic systems, controls and components.Required Education:
High School diploma or GED. Read Less