Project Engineering Specialist

Provides project management services on a multi-year or major project, applying functional expertise to improve project results.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Project Engineering Support – 50%

• Development of Engineering Owner's project requirements based on existing engineering standards
• Review basis of design for alignment to engineering standards
• Participation in gate reviews for assigned projects
• Sign-off on design reviews for assigned projects
• Review of key project submittals
• Review and coordination of key RFI responses
• Leading the effort between the project team and operations for turn over to and from the project
• Ensuring key owner tasks are integrated, coordinated into the project
• Acceptance of critical spaces at project turnover
• Development and implementation of training for IFM team for new systems

Commissioning – 25%

• Governance of Commissioning program in collaboration with IFM team
• Development of Owners requirements for Commissioning new project installations
• Program ownership for retro-commissioning efforts

Facility Management Support – 15%

• Support field teams technically with data analysis from building automation and other systems

Sustainability – 10%

• Support for LEED based projects
• Participation in LEED Operations and Maintenance efforts
• Analysis of data to identify energy saving opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years related work experience. Two years of managing a project preferred. Financial Services or function-specific experience preferred.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Familiarity with facility software systems including: maintenance management systems (CMMS, Planon), building automation systems (BAS, Distech)
• Decision-making skills
• Commissioning certification (required to obtain within first year)
• Analytical skills
• Knowledge of building systems and equipment
• Engineering degree preferred
• LEED certification preferred
• Third party vendor management experience

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.