Posted 7 months ago
Mechanical Systems Manager
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Manages city-wide mechanical systems and maintenance capital projects, coordinating with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure projects are completed efficiently, safely, and within budget.
About this role
This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.
Annual Salary:
$81,579.77 - $81,588.00Department:
General Government, Maintenance & TradesDivision:
Facilities ManagementFLSA:
ExemptJob Description:
The Mechanical Systems Manager willcoordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure that projects are completed efficiently, safely, and within budget. The duties will include developing project plans, schedules, budgets, and resources allocation.It willoverseeCity-wide mechanical systems and maintenance-related capital projects. This role willassistwith the management of service contracts, supporting the implementation of construction and renovation projects, andensuring HVACsystemsare properlymaintainedand compliant with all codes and regulations.This role willdetermineuseful life, create spreadsheets todeterminereplacement timelines, costs, equipment specifications, and vendors.This role will hold vendors responsible through continual review.
Examples of Duties:
- Reportsto the Deputy Director of Parks Facilitiestoassistwith planning, coordination, and execution of maintenance and construction projects city-wide.Manages and oversees the performance ofHVACmechanical systemsand other city systems as needed. Develops and reviews scopes of work for service and maintenance contractsand warranties.
- Conducts regular inspections at city facilities and worksites tomonitorcontractor performance and ensure compliance with specifications.
- Approves contractor progress payments and recommends modifications to schedules or contracts as needed.
- Reviews construction and renovation plans for mechanical components and provides technical recommendations.
- Defines project scopes, goals, schedules, and deliverables in collaboration with project managers.
- Assistswith contract negotiations, fee amendments, construction change orders, and project documentation.
- Tracks project milestones usingappropriate toolsand ensures all work aligns with City, State, and Federal requirements.
- Attends meetings and presents recommendations to boards, City staff, and external organizations.
- Develops andmaintainsstrong working relationships with internal departments, vendors, contractors, and community stakeholders.
- Provides ongoing technical support for long-term maintenance needs and issues.
- Participates in the Technical Review Committee process when necessary.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or related field and7-9years of experience in mechanical systems management, construction, or contract administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid South Carolina Driver's License.
- Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite and have experience with database/operating systems such asMetasysor Tyler.
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