VANGUARD

Project Engineering Specialist

Malvern, PA Full time

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.