Facilities Mechanical Engineer Position Available In Buncombe, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Facilities Mechanical Engineer position at the University of North Carolina at Asheville involves overseeing the design and construction of capital projects, ensuring compliance with project intent, budget, and time constraints. Required to be Leed AP, the role includes providing mechanical design services, managing construction administration processes, and serving as the primary knowledge base for mechanical systems. Responsibilities also include project management, cost estimates, and coordination with the State Construction Office.
Job Description
Facilities Mechanical Engineer
Employer
University of North Carolina at Asheville
Location
North Carolina, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Apr 25, 2025
View more categories This position oversees the work of architects, engineers, construction management firms, and general contractors hired by the University to design and construct capital projects. Ensures the work performed by these firms meets the University’s project intent and design standards. Ensures projects are delivered within budget and on time. Ensures projects incorporate sustainable/LEED principles where appropriate. This position is required to be Leed AP, and we will the university liaison with the USGBC on LEED Projects. Monitors consultant and contractor work to insure compliance with University and State Construction Office regulations and procedures. Manages the formal processes for construction administration and assists with negotiating consulting contracts. The position also provides long-term vision, direction, strategic planning, oversight and consultation for mechanical systems. This position will serve as the primary knowledge base and will be required to design, evaluate and troubleshoot Heating, Air Conditioning and Ventilation systems for the University, including ground source heat pump systems. This position provides a full range of mechanical design services for in house projects involving simple repairs, replacements, and/or renovation. Provide HVAC, piping, fire sprinkler and plumbing design reviews as needed. The position is responsible for preparing cost estimates on Mechanical aspects of planned projects. The employee in this position is heavily involved in the UNC Asheville Energy Conservation Program. This position will serve as Project Manager, managing the design and construction of diverse major capital projects and smaller repair and renovation projects. This position will be responsible for managing all aspects of both Formal and Informal projects ranging from $1K to $40MM. This position must be licensed and will serve as one of two Capital Projects Coordinators responsible for coordinating with the State Construction Office. This position will also be responsible for operating and maintain information in InterScope the State Construction Office project tracking system. This position is responsible for reviewing, negotiating and approving Design Letter Agreements. This position is also responsible for coordinating schedule review on formal projects with UNC General Administration using Primavera. This position also will serve as the system administrator for the building automation system, providing support to the system operator and managing integration of control and monitoring of lighting, renewable energy, and electrical power systems. This position will serve the University Energy Manager. The position will also be responsible for review and approval of utility bills. This position will also serve as the “S Drive” Drawing Manager”, managing the electronic drawing archive.
