Assistant Project Manager – MEP Engineering

Prudent Technologies and Consulting, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prudent Technologies and Consulting, Inc. is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager for MEP engineering in Houston, TX. This role supports multidisciplinary projects from design through construction administration, ensuring schedules, budgets, and quality are met.

The ideal candidate holds a Texas P.E. license (Mechanical or Electrical), has 7+ years in MEP consulting, and can coordinate across disciplines and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Active Texas Professional Engineer license in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 7+ years of progressive engineering experience.
• Experience in an MEP consulting environment.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary MEP projects.
• Strong knowledge of building & energy codes and construction practices.
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and field reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in leading MEP projects from kickoff through construction completion.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines to ensure integrated project documents.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, staffing, deliverables, and milestones.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to EITs, designers, and interns.
• Review calculations, drawings, specs, and construction documents for accuracy and constructability.
• Coordinate with architects, clients, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in and lead client, design coordination, and project progress meetings.
• Review RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, addenda, and other construction documents.

Skills

Project coordination

Mentoring

Client communication

MEP coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Texas P.E. license

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager MEP Engineering

Location: Houston, Texas

Position Type: Full-time, Direct Hire

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to join an established MEP engineering consulting firm. This individual will help lead multidisciplinary projects from initial design through construction administration while supporting project schedules, budgets, technical quality, client communication, and team development.

The ideal candidate will hold an active Texas Professional Engineer license in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and have a strong background in MEP consulting. Experience with educational facilities, including K-12 schools, colleges, or universities, is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in leading MEP projects from kickoff through construction completion.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines to ensure complete and properly integrated project documents.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, staffing needs, deliverables, and milestones.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to EITs, designers, and interns.
• Review engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and construction documents for accuracy, constructability, and code compliance.
• Coordinate with architects, clients, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Participate in and lead client, design coordination, and project progress meetings.
• Review RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, addenda, and other construction administration documents.
• Conduct site visits, field observations, and existing-condition assessments.
• Identify project risks, scope changes, and schedule concerns before they affect delivery.
• Support quality assurance and quality control reviews.
• Assist with project proposals, scopes of work, fee development, and additional-service requests.
• Help maintain strong client relationships and identify future project opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Active Professional Engineer license in the State of Texas in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• At least 7 years of progressive engineering experience.
• Strong experience working within an MEP consulting environment.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary MEP projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project schedules, deadlines, deliverables, and internal resources.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or providing technical direction to engineering and design staff.
• Strong knowledge of applicable building codes, energy codes, engineering standards, and construction practices.
• Experience with construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and field reports.
• Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong client-facing, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing or managing MEP systems for K-12 schools, colleges, universities, or similar facilities.
• Experience serving as a primary client contact.
• Experience managing projects through both design and construction.
• Strong proficiency with Revit-based project delivery.