JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Project Engineer to join our South Coast Plaza Engineering team. The Project Engineer will assist the Engineering Director and team in the operation and maintenance of critical South Coast Plaza systems including HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Life Safety. This individual will support other departments within the company by managing projects, providing technical insights, bidding work, and ensuring execution. They will participate in both a strategic and a technical capacity for companywide objectives. This individual will promote a professional and safety-oriented environment while maintaining high standards, providing excellent customer service, and effectively communicating and coordinating with other SCP departments

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

include but are not limited to: Demonstrate strong communication skills. Must be able to effectively coordinate maintenance activities with other SCP departments, while keeping both the team and management informed and involved. Ensure that maintenance and repair projects are commenced and completed on schedule and on budget. Estimate HVAC and other mechanical project work, ensuring scope, plans, materials, and workmanship follow applicable standards and requirements. Reviews tenant improvement plans for constructability and compliance with published construction standards and building codes. Performs energy load audits of proposed tenant spaces. Confirms physical inventory of energy components and actual energy usage after space is constructed. Reviews the air balance report. Reviews and assists with store planning, redistribution, and reconfiguration of base building services (A/C, Electrical and DCW) to suit future store demising and layout. Conducts regular site visits/inspections of active construction projects to ensure all installations comply with approved plans, specifications and applicable building codes and standards. Assist in the evaluation and handling of service requests, dispatching appropriate staff and contractors in a timely manner. Oversees project coordination and capital resource allocation with ongoing quality assurance throughout project milestones. Assures that processes meet quality and safety compliance guidelines. Take initiative in analyzing a situation and be able to make frequent technical decisions based on specifications, safety, and applicable codes and standards. Maintain infrastructure and compliance documentation for the building, including up-to-date building drawings and single-lines documentation mandated for the purpose of maintaining regulatory compliance with Federal, State or Local law. Strives to improve efficiency and sustainability of processes and building operations to reduce waste and improve cost-efficiency. Foster a strong safety culture amongst the engineering team, ensuring that all work is conducted in compliance with SCP and OSHA safety standards. Assist in the organization and implementation of safety training programs appropriate to the needs of the property.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or

Experience:

Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in Engineering or construction-related field; five to ten years related experience and/or training with four years of management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's degree in engineering or MBA a plus.

Certificates and Licenses:

Additional certification in three or more of the following preferred: HVAC, electrical, mechanical, steam and/or refrigeration systems, process controls, power transmission or plumbing. Certification/licenses as may be required by local and state authorities.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must effectively use employer-provided PPE to mitigate these environmental hazards..

Construction:

Aptitude to read basic construction documents and ability to inspect store designs with adherence to South Coast Plaza standards and building code.

Technical Knowledge:

strong understanding of central plant operations, air distribution, energy efficient strategies, building automation systems, Wi-Fi, DAS, and fiberoptic network infrastructure, internal combustion engines, and fire life safety system standards

COMPETENCIES

Project Management :

Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress.

Financial Knowledge:

Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, load audits and commissions. Conducts advanced financial analysis.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to calculate figures and apply concepts with expertise in calculus, physics, and technology.

Language Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to speak effectively and clearly before tenants or groups of employees.

Customer Service :

Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret complex documents. Ability to solve problems and offer options as solutions. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.

Teamwork :

Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Pay:

$100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person