Project Manager I
Becht Engineering BT, Inc.
Woodstock, MD
Information Technology, Business Management / Project / Planning
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Becht Engineering BT, Inc. supports our Building Technologies clientele by providing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection (MEP&FP) and structural engineering, insurance/forensics investigations, project management and construction management services. Our engineering staff includes multi-disciplined licensed professionals, as well as LEED Accredited Professionals, Certified Energy Auditors and Certified Energy Managers. Our Project Management and construction management staff is comprised of licensed building inspectors, mechanical inspectors, certified building plan examiners, Registered Roofing/Exterior Wall Observers, and Reserve Specialists certified by the Community Association Institute.
Becht Engineering BT, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Overview
Performs construction oversight and project management of our client’s engineering and construction projects as well as surveys and inspections of buildings and related systems to document systems, elements and/or components. Work involves construction management of all types of building structures including residential complexes, condominiums and homeowner associations, commercial, educational, and industrial facilities. Project management work may include assistance with coordination of design activities from initial conception through project completion. Scope may include assistance with preparation of bid documents, contractor evaluations and oversight of contractors during work. Reserve studies include field observation and quantification of items, and inputting data/information into proprietary software. Employee must exercise considerable tact, courtesy, and firmness in dealing with contractors, owners and the general public.
Technical Responsibilities
Collects data and gathers information or documents.
Performs standard computations or analysis.
Assists with preparation of drawings, technical documents.
Observes construction activities.
Performs basic survey and field work.
Performs basic design tasks.
Assists on other tasks such as: Invasive inspections, preparation of bid packages, material testing.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Provides work effort in accordance with contractual scope of work.
Performs construction and worksite inspections.
Construction Management and administration, which may include involvement in conceptual design, preparation of bid documents for procurement, assistance with evaluation of contractors, cost estimating, project scheduling, and contractor supervision.
Prepares reports of inspection findings including photographs.
Additional Job Functions
Attends/Participates in industry marketing events to develop relationships with prospective clients and other business relationships.
Stores all project related documents and correspondence within prescribed project folder/server locations.
Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, walk on both low slope and sloped roofs, walk on paved and grass surfaces at project sites for an entire 8-hour work period and physically perform all necessary physical inspections.
Performs other job duties as assigned. Work locations include job sites, meeting sites, marketing event locations, and Becht Office location when not required offsite.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s/Associate’s degree preferred, or commensurate construction experience. High School graduate at a minimum.
Residential And / Or Commercial Building Inspection Experience Preferred.
Must be dependable, self-motivated and work well under supervision.
Ability to work independently and with others as part of a team.
Excellent interpersonal skills including strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to convey thoughts clearly and concisely.
Valid US Driver’s License
About the company
Company website•Design Services
For 60 years, Becht Engineering BT, Inc., has been supporting our “Building Technologies” clientele by providing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection (MEP&FP) engineering, structural engineering, building envelope engineering, capital reserve studies, insurance/forensics investigations, and project management services. Our engineering staff includes multi-disciplined engineering professionals licensed in eighteen states, as well as Certified Energy Managers. Our project management and construction inspection staff is comprised of licensed building inspectors, mechanical inspectors, certified building plan examiners, registered roof observers, registered exterior wall observers, Concrete Surface Repair Technicians, and reserve specialists certified by the Community Association Institute. Our firm is certified as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE). We are a 100% employee owned company.
Our team of engineers is experienced in all facets of building engineering for every type of building. We have extensive experience with Property Condition Assessments of existing buildings supporting real estate and leasing transactions, tenant improvements, forensic engineering services supporting the insurance industry, and experienced expert witnesses supporting the legal profession with construction defect litigation. We also provide engineering designs for new construction from early planning stages to complete construction documents. Our reputation for engineering excellence derives from our culture of the highest attainable level of quality and customer service.