Facilities Mechanical/HVAC Project Specialist

The Building People Career Center; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building People, LLC seeks a Facilities Mechanical/HVAC Project Specialist to support the 81st U.S. Army Reserve Directorate of Public Works in Columbia, SC.

You will contribute to planning, assessment, maintenance, repair, and execution of Army Reserve real property projects by collecting field data, assessing systems, and developing repair scopes. Coordinate with government and contractor stakeholders to ensure UFC compliance, prepare repair plans and estimates, and document activities in

Qualifications

• HVAC systems experience and knowledge of mechanical facilities operations.
• Experience with facility condition assessments and repair scope development.
• Experience with CMMS/FEMS documentation and IGE/ PWS concepts.
• Background in federal facilities programs or DPW/public works support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess HVAC and mechanical deficiencies and develop repair recommendations.
• Perform field surveys, site assessments, and drawing verification to support maintenance requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation, repair plans, scopes of work, and Independent Government Estimates (IGE).
• Coordinate with government personnel, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure timely project completion and compliance with standards.
• Upload project documentation into CMMS, FEMS, or other designated systems.
• Ensure work aligns with Army standards, UFC, and applicable codes.

Job description

The Building People, LLC is seeking a Facilities Mechanical/HVAC Project Specialist to support the 81st U.S. Army Reserve Directorate of Public Works (DPW) in Columbia, South Carolina. This position supports Army Reserve facilities and infrastructure programs through practical HVAC, mechanical systems, repair planning, documentation, and project coordination support that directly contributes to mission readiness.

The successful candidate will work with Army Reserve personnel and multidisciplinary teams to provide engineering, planning, maintenance, and construction support for facility systems throughout the region.

Note: The Building People recognizes that many highly qualified facilities and HVAC professionals develop their expertise through years of hands-on field experience, mechanical construction leadership, facilities maintenance, military facilities support, public works programs, and building systems operations. Candidates with substantial directly relevant experience are strongly encouraged to apply, even if their background is not a traditional Mechanical Engineering degree path.

While a Mechanical Engineering degree remains preferred, candidates with extensive experience in HVAC systems, mechanical facilities operations, mechanical construction, facility condition assessments, repair scope development, cost estimating, CMMS/FEMS documentation, DPW/public works support, military facilities, or federal facilities programs may be considered.

Position Summary

The Facilities Mechanical/HVAC Project Specialist provides technical support across the planning, assessment, maintenance, repair, and execution phases of Army Reserve real property projects. Responsibilities include field data collection, HVAC and mechanical systems assessments, repair recommendations, scope development, cost estimating support, technical documentation, CMMS/FEMS updates, and coordination with government and contractor stakeholders to ensure compliance with Army standards and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC).

Key Responsibilities

• Assess HVAC, mechanical, and facility system deficiencies and develop practical repair recommendations.
• Conduct field surveys, site assessments, utility reviews, and drawing verification to support real property and facility maintenance requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation, repair plans, scopes of work, Performance Work Statements (PWS), and Independent Government Estimates (IGE).
• Support project planning, maintenance, repair, and execution activities for Army Reserve facilities and infrastructure.
• Coordinate with government personnel, contractors, maintenance teams, and project stakeholders to support timely project completion.
• Upload project documentation and records into FEMS, CMMS, or other designated systems.
• Ensure work aligns with Army and Army Reserve standards, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and applicable codes.

Travel Requirements

• Perform periodic travel in support of site assessments and project execution activities. Approximately fifteen (15) site visits per year, averaging three (3) days in duration, are anticipated. All travel will be coordinated and approved in advance by the Government COR.