Manager, General Engineering

Peraton is seeking a General Engineering Manager II to join our team in Brook Park Ohio in support of the NASA Glenn Engineering and Research Support (GEARS) Contract team. The manager leads a team of 510 engineering professionals supporting the Facilities Infrastructure Division (FID) at NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC). This role supports the FD Engineering Management Branch which provides engineering and design services for maintenance and construction activities across GRC facilities and associated infrastructure. The manager ensures timely delivery of cost estimates design packages and technical support for ongoing projects while collaborating with NASA Facility Design and Planning (FDP) for prioritizingand compliance with agency standards.

Responsibilities of the position:

The manager will oversee GEARS engineering and design staff supporting the FD Engineering Management Branch. This includes:

• Architectural Services: Designs for renovations of laboratories and offices ADA compliance and life safety code analysis.
• Electrical Engineering: Controls power distribution and lighting systems.
• Mechanical Engineering: Design of piping systems (chilled water cooling tower water domestic water fire protection natural gas steam air plumbing) and HVAC upgrades.
• CAD Design/Drafting: Support for all disciplines listed above.
• Construction Cost Estimating: Using knowledge of construction practices and cost estimating software prepare detailed cost estimates for project concept interim design submittals final design submittals review of construction alternatives change orders and government-initiated contract modifications.
• Occasional Travel: To Armstrong Test Facility for project support.
• Supervise and mentor 510 engineers CAD technicians and cost estimating professionals.
• Oversee engineering design and cost estimation for maintenance and new construction projects.
• Prepare and review detailed construction cost estimates for projects under Code F.
• Direct preparation of project drawings and specifications for complex systems.
• Support weekly status meetings with government representatives to address changing priorities.
• Ensure compliance with NASA standards and applicable codes.
• Monitor contractor performance and adherence to schedules.

Additional requirements:

• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams including Architecture Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in facilities design and construction support.
• Knowledge of LEED design and construction principles.
• Oversight of CAD technicians supporting facility engineering design.
• Expertise in Construction Cost Estimating using industry-standard software.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Civil or related field).
• Ten years of experiencein engineering experience including two or more years of supervisory or managerial role.
• Proven experience in cost estimation design-build projects and facility maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of construction standards specifications and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent leadership communication and problem-solving skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with NASA or government agencies.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD ADEPT and project management tools.
• PMP certification.

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