Engineering Project Manager – Critical Facilities Design

Peter Kazella and Associates, Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Competitive salary and benefits package

Job summary

A leading engineering design company in Atlanta seeks an Engineering Project Manager to oversee the design and management of data center projects. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture, strong communication skills, and experience in managing critical facilities design. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience managing data centers and critical facilities design projects.
• Familiarity with the design process of building systems for data center and mission-critical projects.
• P.E. license or AIA certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interface with clients to define project requirements.
• Manage multiple projects and client relationships.
• Track project costs and budgets effectively.

Skills

Managing data centers

Client relationship management

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Engineering project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or architecture

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Engineering Project Manager – Critical Facilities Design – Atlanta, GA

Our client is a Engineering Design Company that has a national footprint and specializes in MEP critical facilities design. They provide design, consulting and management expertise in the Critical Facilities Space. They have a mindset to provide reliability, energy efficiency, sustainable design and LEED expertise when providing these consulting services for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale Companies. This career‑growth minded opportunity offers exciting projects with leading‑edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

For this role you will manage and lead the engineering and design of facility and building systems for data centers and other critical facilities projects. The candidate will oversee all phases of project management and delivery: design, quality control, staffing, budget management (P & L) while following industry best practices. The candidate should possess an in‑depth knowledge of the client, which helps ensure success in overall project execution.

Responsibilities:

• Interface with clients to define project requirements. Establish project work plan and deadlines.
• Client interface on projects; manage client relationship and expectations with effective face‑to‑face, phone, and email communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects; champion design reports; produce engineering proposals (RFPs); facilitate client meetings and presentations that meet the project’s objectives.
• Track progress of projects against goals, objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Generate reports, track project costs, and financial forecasts as related to project status.
• Monitor expenses to ensure they fall within the prescribed budget.
• Manage project team by providing direction, monitoring effectiveness, and providing leadership.
• Work closely with other functional areas of the organization, project contractors, internal/external team members, customers, and suppliers.
• Understand and follow company policies and procedures.
• Follow company strategy for market penetration.
• Manage business development for new and future projects in the area.
• Ability to manage a team of engineers and technical staff.

Qualifications:

• Hands‑on experience managing data centers and critical facilities design projects.
• Familiarity with the design process of building systems for data center and mission‑critical projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or architecture – a must.
• P.E. license or AIA – either have these certifications or are working toward them.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Experience managing engineering projects in the engineering consulting industry (A/E, MEP arena).
• Project management experience in the consulting engineering industry.
• Client relationship, client management, client engagement, and business development – creating RFPs.
• Effective communicator – emails, phone, meetings. Strong organizational, communication, and reporting skills.
• Computer savvy – Microsoft Project, Excel. Ability to create complex reports and forecast models.
• Previous experience in the military or veteran status with experience in electrical or mechanical roles is a huge plus (e.g., Navy, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard).

Submittal Instructions:

Please apply directly by clicking the link below, or alternatively forward your resume directly to: [e-mail]

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and view other critical facility openings at https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/

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Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package, including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

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