Facilities & Fire Protection Engineer Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC, Charleston, SC Start from: immed[...]

Daimler AG; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Daimler AG in Charleston, South Carolina, is seeking a dedicated professional to manage Facilities Engineering and fire protection projects. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and has 3-5 years of experience. Responsibilities include overseeing project timelines, budgets, and coordinating with both internal and external partners.

Success in this role necessitates strong communication skills, technical knowledge of construction and maintenance, and proficiency with SAP. Join a company committed to fostering diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in construction or engineering.
• Able to manage inputs from project teams and work groups.
• Independent worker with complex relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering projects from feasibility studies to acceptance.
• Design and implement project plans, monitoring progress.
• Resolve operational problems promptly to minimize delays.

Skills

SAP Key User Proficiency

Project management

Coordination skills

Communication skills

Technical understanding

NFPA expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related area

Tools

Windows programs

iPro

Job description

Job Overview

Manages and supports Facilities Engineering and fire protection projects and operations from start to finish. Develops project objectives by applying best practices. Monitors project budget and timeline.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supports engineering projects. From feasibility studies via preparation project tendering till final acceptance, design and construction activities in given Area of Responsibility.

• Designs, communicates, and implements a project plan

• Monitors project progress and performance against project plan; and manages PCO/RFQ requests

• Analyzes drawings and communicates discrepancies to vendors for corrections

• Prepares engineering designs and work specifications

• Conduct project meetings and prepare status reports. Collects, analyzes, and summarizes information and trends

• Resolves operational problems and minimizes delays using most appropriate option or improve existing approaches

• Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigning personnel to phases and elements; reviewing bids from contractors

• Supports setup of contacts with internal / external Mercedes-Benz partners and worldwide external business partners

• Will receive input from project teams and working groups. Reporting to the project teams and project committees.

• May help coordinate the work of junior members of the team.

• Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings

• Owns/ manages site fire protection systems – operation, testing, maintenance and modifications per NFPA

• Fire Preventative Maintenance documents, operating procedures, implementation, and auditing in iPRO system.

• Will perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• · Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related area.

• · Minimum of 3-5 years of experience.

• · SAP Key User Proficiency – iPro preferred

• · Team Player and able to work in a complex, diverse group.

• · Manages input from the project teams and working groups.

• · Reporting to the project teams and project committees. Technical understanding with construction and facilities maintenance.

• · NFPA expertise (NFPA 13, 25, 72, AND 101)

• · Independent worker and able to form complex relationships.

• · Good coordination skills with multiple parties. Good communication skills at all levels; written and oral.

• · Very confident with computer programs (e.g. windows programs).

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that appreciates and leverages the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation),age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, physical or other disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.