Senior Mechanical Facilities Planner

Description

Markon is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Facilities Planner to support an Intelligence Community customer. This role will provide strategic facilities planning, mechanical engineering expertise, and infrastructure modernization support to the Office of Facilities, Logistics & Services. The position will focus on long-term facilities planning, real property development, and the sustainment, restoration, and modernization of the agency's facilities portfolio. The individual will collaborate with senior government leadership, engineering teams, and stakeholders to evaluate infrastructure requirements, assess proposed construction projects, and develop strategic recommendations that support mission readiness and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and implement strategic facilities planning documents, including Basic Facilities Requirements, Facilities Operations Master Plans, Real Property Strategic Plans, Facilities Support Requirements, and Strategic Facility Master Plans.
• Provide mechanical engineering expertise to support long-term facilities planning, infrastructure modernization, and real property development initiatives.
• Review proposed construction and renovation projects to ensure technical feasibility, functional performance, proper sequencing, and alignment with engineering best practices.
• Prepare statements of work in coordination with the Naval Facilities Engineering Command and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, establishing project requirements, cost expectations, and contractor deliverables.
• Conduct facility assessments and asset evaluations to identify infrastructure deficiencies, evaluate mechanical systems, and develop comprehensive facilities requirement plans.
• Support Military Construction (MILCON) planning and project reviews, including evaluation of installation infrastructure, facility services, and supporting mechanical systems.
• Participate in Facility Working Groups and Facility Engineering Review Boards to evaluate proposed projects, assess technical requirements, and provide engineering recommendations.
• Analyze complex facilities planning challenges involving infrastructure capabilities, building systems, space utilization, environmental constraints, and competing operational requirements.
• Develop cost estimates, schedules, and resource requirements to support facilities planning, engineering, design, and construction activities.
• Support the development of DD Form 1391 documentation, project justifications, and supporting materials for major construction initiatives.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders, engineering organizations, and installation personnel to ensure facilities planning activities align with mission requirements and infrastructure capabilities.
• Review contractor deliverables, engineering designs, and technical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established requirements.
• Prepare and deliver executive briefings, technical reports, budget documentation, project schedules, and engineering recommendations to support senior leadership decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve facilities planning processes, mechanical system performance, and long-term infrastructure investment strategies.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in facilities planning, mechanical engineering, infrastructure development, construction management, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting Military Construction (MILCON) programs, including project planning, programming, and technical evaluations.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, building systems, and facilities infrastructure requirements.
• Experience reviewing engineering designs, construction plans, and proposed facility improvements for technical feasibility and operational effectiveness.
• Experience developing and reviewing facilities planning documents, master plans, and infrastructure requirements.
• Knowledge of facilities sustainment, restoration, modernization, and real property development processes.
• Experience conducting facility assessments, developing cost estimates, and evaluating infrastructure improvement alternatives.
• Experience preparing statements of work, technical reports, project justifications, and executive-level briefings.
• Ability to coordinate complex planning and engineering initiatives across government agencies, contractors, and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience using Microsoft Project for project scheduling, planning, and tracking.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex engineering challenges and recommend actionable solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience engaging senior government leadership and diverse stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or Naval Facilities Engineering Command on federal construction and infrastructure projects.
• Experience developing DD Form 1391 documentation and supporting major military construction project submissions.
• Experience evaluating mechanical building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and other critical facility infrastructure.
• Experience supporting strategic facilities planning and modernization initiatives within the Intelligence Community or Department of Defense.

Salary Range USD $150,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Overview

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.

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Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.

Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact.

Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays