Engineering Design Manager: Lead Design & Delivery

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

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,