Mechanical Engineer CQM/QA Support Representative

About Bodwé Group Companies

Bodwé is the Professional Services Group of Mno-Bmadsen, the investment enterprise and a wholly owned instrumentality of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. We are architects, planners, consultants, designers, engineers, scientists, and federal contractors, committed to growing the economy and legacy of the Pokagon Band and supporting its more than 6,000 citizens. We provide value by integrating expertise across the natural and built environment lifecycle—from pre-development and planning to design, procurement, construction, and operations. By integrating expertise across architecture, engineering, construction, and facility management, we deliver holistic, end-to-end solutions that drive efficiency and deliver distinctive outcomes.

Disclosure

This is a federal contracting opportunity that we, the Company, are bidding on and has not been awarded. The availability of this position is contingent upon successful award of the contract.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer CQM/QA Support Representative to provide construction quality management and quality assurance support for the electrical portions of repair, renovation, and modernization projects at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC). support focused on inspecting, verifying, and ensuring compliance of electrical systems and workmanship to industry standards and project specifications

Accommodation Requests

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, contact careers@bodwegroup.com.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following inexhaustive list of duties represents a sample of work routinely performed by this role: 

• Review plans and specifications during design and construction for contract compliance, constructability, and technical correctness.

• Maintain mechanical construction records, prepare daily reports through the USACE Resident Management System (RMS), and provide signed weekly reports, weekly progress photographs, and inspection and testing checklists. Support punch-list preparation, review final as-built drawings for accuracy, and collect and review warranties and mechanical operation and maintenance information for turnover to WRNMMC maintenance personnel. 
• Evaluate mechanical submittals, shop drawings, samples, and construction contractor requests for information or clarification, and provide written comments and recommended responses to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
• Review whether construction methods and materials meet contract requirements. 
• Perform continual on-site surveillance of mechanical construction activities, inspect the construction contractor’s quality-control activities, and monitor and document required testing.
• Review schedules, identify deficiencies and potential delays, and recommend corrective actions.
• Attend weekly progress meetings, communicate mechanical construction issues and recommended solutions, and support the team’s monthly safety spot checks
• Review change requests, cost proposals, requests for equitable adjustment, and claims; provide supporting technical analysis and recommendations to the Government, including proposed time extensions when appropriate. 

Education, Experience, and Technical Skills

Required Education, Experience, and Technical Skills

• Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer (PE) or Licensed (Master) Mechanical (HVAC) Contractor with a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant field experience working in construction/renovation/modernization mechanical disciplines of work.
• Prior experience utilizing and participating in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Three-Phase Inspection Process as well as prior experience utilizing and following USACE EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual.
• Experience utilizing and following USACE EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual
• OSHA 30-hr, Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) (Personnel shall have the following training/certifications within 90 days of being on site)
• Familiarity with USACE Safety Management System (CE-SOHMS)
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Real ID or Passport in order to undergo commercial airfare travel
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license

Working Environment

This position primarily operates in a professional office setting with standard office equipment and a quiet, climate-controlled environment. While in the office, there is no regular exposure to loud noise, hazardous materials, or heavy machinery.

This role also requires periodic travel to project sites, including locations undergoing renovation or active construction. During site visits, the employee may be exposed to non-temperature-controlled environments, construction noise, dust, and other typical conditions found on job sites. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required during these visits, depending on site conditions. While on site visits, an individual in this role will be required to work atypical hours at the request of the client or role demands.

Physical Demands

Sitting/Standing: This is not a sedentary role. This role requires the ability to be on your feet moving around a construction site for most of the day interacting with contractors, contractor representatives, and inspecting the construction work that is being performed.

Walking: This role requires the ability to move about outside in various geographic and building terrains to access a construction site to provide quality assurance services.

Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: This role requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and ladder climbing to inspect all aspects of building construction to foundations, crawlspaces, and roofs.

Using Hands/Fingers: This role constantly operates technological office equipment such as laptop, mouse, keyboard, computer monitors, telephones, and scanners, copiers, and fax machines.

Talking/Hearing: This role requires constant communication with others in the organization to exchange information, review information, and make decisions about information.

Seeing: This role requires the ability to see, view, and distinguish all aspects of construction to ensure quality control.

Carrying/Lifting: This role requires lifting up to 30 lbs to transport technological office equipment, safety equipment, and other needed construction items to and from various workspaces. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Bodwé Group Companies engage in federal contracting. Therefore, we would be thrilled to accept applications or referrals to hire veterans.

Native American Hiring Preference

Our parent company, Mno-Bmadsen, prefers to hire Pokagon citizens who are qualified and suitable for available positions. For purposes of this section, “qualified” means that the applicant meets the technical and experiential needs for employment; and “suitable” means that the candidate appears to be the best fit considering present circumstances and conditions. Targeted preference is in the following order:

• First, to qualified Pokagon Band citizens; and
• Second, to qualified spouses and qualified custodial parents; and
• Third, to other qualified Native Americans; and
• Fourth, to all other qualified applicants

Any determinations as to the applicability of the Pokagon hiring preference are at the discretion of each Company President.

Home Office Connectivity Requirements for Hybrid & Remote Positions

To ensure reliable collaboration, client service, and secure access to company systems, the Company requires minimum connectivity standards to be eligible or remain eligible to work in a hybrid or remote capacity. Employees working remotely must maintain broadband internet service capable of consistently supporting video conferencing, VPN connectivity, and cloud-based applications. Hybrid or remote work eligibility may be reassessed if connectivity standards are not met. This includes:

• Wired broadband service (cable, fiber, or DSL) with at least minimum 100 Mbps download / 20 Mbps upload
• Some positions may require minimum 200-300 Mbps download / 25-35 Mbps upload speed

Cellular hotspot or fixed wireless cellular services (e.g., T-Mobile Home Internet) may not be used as a primary connection. The Company will comply with all local, state, and federal requirements as it relates to the reimbursement of home internet expenses. Eligibility for reimbursement of home internet expenses is defined in a separate policy.