Senior Mechanical Engineer Department – Facilities Closing Date:03/31/2024 @ 10:59 pm or upon receiving 50 applications.Role Summary: Responsible for leading and managing project teams in the planning, design, construction, and project management of capital improvement projects for Milwaukee County. Manage projects and provide subject matter expertise in the fields of mechanical engineering, mechanical systems, HVAC, plumbing, and other building systems. Provide exceptional customer service. Role Essentials:Project Management - Act as project manager, team leader, and participate as a member in project teams, charged with the control of all aspects of projects including scope, schedule, budget, and quality. Support and develop a culture of project management excellence. Coordinate with project stakeholders, client department partners, and local, state, and federal agencies. Prepare technical studies, reports, estimates, preliminary and final designs, hire consultants and let and execute construction contracts. Ensure compliance with Milwaukee County public works ordinances and other local, state, and federal requirements. Lead the handoff of completed projects to client staff. Lead O&M training. Coordinate and ensure project closeout meet client and County requirements.Mechanical Engineering Subject Matter Expertise - Provide subject matter expertise in the fields of mechanical engineering, mechanical systems, HVAC, plumbing, and other building systems for Milwaukee County. Develop and set design, construction and operation and maintenance standards and guidance within the field of mechanical engineering. Provide technical guidance and expert opinions. Provide quality assurance and quality control reviews of design plans and specifications. Work with client departments to develop project scopes and cost estimates. Client Department Program Management - Manage client department capital improvement programs. Oversee and support project managers under program. Ensure accountability to program and client requirements. Manage client and business sponsor relationships. Provide clear and transparent reporting to stakeholders. Collaborate with client departments to develop capital improvement programs, project scopes and budget estimates, and prepare capital budget requests. Support overall Milwaukee County project portfolio success. Work effectively in a matrix organization.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Current resident of USA.Valid Driver's License and must able to obtain valid WI Driver's License within 6 months of employment. Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similarA minimum of five (5) years of experience in Mechanical engineering, project management. Preferred: P.E. (Professional Engineer) license.Must have thorough knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of mechanical engineering. Familiarity with theories, principles, and practices of construction.Ability to prepare analytical engineering reports on complex public works projectNote: This Original Examination is open to all qualified applicants authorized to work in the United States. The incumbent must establish residency in Wisconsin within six (6) months of appointment and maintain such residency throughout their incumbency. The selection process will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods.PR 34A (Org Unit: 5740)
