Chief Engineer

Innovative Consulting & Management Services (ICMS) is a Professional & Technical Management Consulting firm with over 20 years of consulting experience. We offer technical professional services to Federal and State Governments, and Commercial clients and have been delivering these services to the USDA for more than six (6) years and has been providing operation and maintenance services since 2008.

ICMS is a Small Business and Certified HUBZone employer. We deliver value to our clients by combining deep industry knowledge with strong functional capabilities. Our focus is to manage cost-effective programs while at the same time mitigating risk and improving results. Our success is about teamwork, a coordinated effort from all disciplines, from clients to consultants and most important, it’s about delivering on our commitments.

ICMS is looking for an experienced Chief Engineer to support the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) facility managing all preventive maintenance associated with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) building systems. The Chief Engineer is responsible for organizing, scheduling, assigning, reviewing, and supervising the performance of work of various trades including but not limited to engineers, steamfitters, electricians, HVAC mechanics, boiler mechanics, and maintenance mechanics. The candidate must be ethical and be prepared to adhere to company internal policies around ethical and fair treatment of all staff, clients and tenants. This is a key position for both ICMS and the USDA which will require specific skills in managing the people and resources to ensure timely execution of all preventive maintenance activities. This position shall have full management oversight over several different positions conducting preventive maintenance services across possibly two shifts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities of the position will include but not limited to:

• Directs, coordinates, and exercises functional responsibility for planning, organizing, and controlling the integration and completion of building systems.
• Supervises and schedules staff to perform scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Responsible for all aspects and operations for a 24 x 7 facility
• Interacts with government facility staff daily for maintenance, projects, and repairs.
• Participates in recruitment, examination and hiring process
• Evaluates, praises, and disciplines assigned staff on an as needed basis
• Reviews and provides solutions to technical issues and challenges; determine where improvements can be made and recommend and implement changes
• Conducts safety meetings and training on a regular basis
• Proficient in Maximo
• Maintains and reviews work records of assigned staff or crews
• Determines time, materials, supplies and overall costs needed to complete assignments and provide input into the budget process.

• Active MD/DC/VA 1st Class Steam Engineer license
• Minimum of five (5) years’ in a supervisory position
• At least ten (10) years’ of experience with increasing levels of responsibility in delivering operations and maintenance of MEP building systems
• Prior experience working at a federal facility or on a government contract
• CFC Universal certification
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements. Proof of OSHA certification required
• Excellent interpersonal, written, attention to detail and oral communication skills
• Proficient personal computer skills to include a strong working knowledge of standard Microsoft Office Suite.
• High school diploma or GED required at a minimum.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm (Flexible)

Pay Rate: Negotiable

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 100% covered for employee
• Life and Accidental AD&D Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan with 3% automatic contribution
• Paid Government Holidays
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave

ICMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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