Specialist, Building and System Engineering

The BaSE Specialist is a member of the UPS Building and Systems Engineering (BaSE) department.  The PE Specialist manages small projects and oversees the work of outside contractors. This position assists BaSE supervisors and managers in managing construction projects of large complexity and risk (i.e., conveyor installations and facility modifications).  Projects may involve building construction, package sortation equipment or both. He/She ensures adherence to contract documentation, scheduled timelines, and cost control parameters.  This position may develop project documentation, and draft simple package handling systems and building layouts in 2D CAD.  He/She computes cost estimates of design alternatives.  He/She prepares project documents. (e.g., Request for Appropriation, project scope of work, estimates, drawings, bid packages, contracts etc.).  This person will work at the project site.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in completing the bid package process (e.g., bid creation, bid evaluation, background check, bid award, etc.) to select the most competitive bid and competent vendor for contracts (e.g., soils, survey, conveyor, conveyor electrical, etc.).
• Assist in evaluating bids and proposals according to competitive bid, background check, and competence of identified vendors to recommend the awarding of contracts.
• Develops project schedules to ensure adherence to deadlines.
• Conducts construction inspections of materials and installations to ensure performance meets UPS standards, repairs are completed within scheduled deadlines, and quality materials are utilized.
• Identifies areas for construction process improvement and design solutions to achieve optimal package flow efficiency.
• Maintains cost log and project management checklist, processes invoices, and releases funds to contractors to facilitate and document project completion.
• Support conveyor system maintenance.  Investigates mechanical breakdown problems (e.g., conveyor system failures, operator errors, system design flaws, etc.) to prevent a decrease in productivity and efficiency.  Dispatch BaSE mechanics.
• Support Facility maintenance.  Assists with identifying and scheduling necessary repairs and preventative maintenance, through the use of BaSE mechanics and outside vendors, to maintain the condition of the facility.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or International equivalent in Engineering or related field. - Required
• New graduate to 3 years relevant experience - Preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and native language of project site if different than English. - Required
• Proficient in 2D AutoCAD – Required
• Previous experience assisting with managing building construction or large industrial installations. - Preferred
• Experience with designing solutions for process improvement. - Preferred
• Flexibility to work weekends
• Ability to travel