Engineering Design Manager

System One; Glenolden (Delaware County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

System One is seeking an Engineering Design Manager in Glenolden, PA. This onsite direct-hire role focuses on design production across a project life cycle, from development handoff to construction closeout, ensuring efficient delivery and alignment with schedule and energy outcomes.

Lead production staff and coordinate with project teams to exceed client expectations. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and 5+ years of design experience with mechanical,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of design-related experience in mechanical, electrical, building automation systems, programming, or building operation management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Attention to safety.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit and AutoCad software packages.

Responsibilities

• Supports the day-to-day management of design tasks, ensuring timely progress, accurate documentation, and alignment with project goals.
• Guides and assigns tasks to junior staff, monitors performance, and provides mentorship to support team development and efficiency.
• Ensures adherence to design standards and safety protocols while helping implement process updates and conducting initial quality checks.
• Assists in tracking labor hours and budgets, reviews time entries for accuracy, and contributes to resource planning.
• Facilitates clear communication between staff, project managers, and leadership, and supports client interactions under supervision.
• Participates in team activities, promotes a positive culture, and handles additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Construction Management

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCad

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Design Manager
Location: Glenolden, Pennsylvania
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $120,000.00 - $153,000.00
Work Model: Onsite

Overview

The IS Design Manager is responsible for the design production throughout the life cycle of a project from development handoff to construction closeout. This position ensures that the project is delivered efficiently and effectively in accordance with the schedule and energy outcomes while exceeding the client’s expectations. The manager is also responsible for the utilization of the production staff assigned to the project team.

Responsibilities

• Supports the day-to-day management of design tasks, ensuring timely progress, accurate documentation, and alignment with project goals.
• Guides and assigns tasks to junior staff, monitors performance, and provides mentorship to support team development and efficiency.
• Ensures adherence to design standards and safety protocols while helping implement process updates and conducting initial quality checks.
• Assists in tracking labor hours and budgets, reviews time entries for accuracy, and contributes to resource planning.
• Facilitates clear communication between staff, project managers, and leadership, and supports client interactions under supervision.
• Participates in team activities, promotes a positive culture, and handles additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of design related experience with mechanical, electrical, building automation systems, programming, or building operation management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Attention to safety.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit and AutoCad software packages.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.