Facilities & Mechanical Project Manager

Goodwin Recruiting; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a facilities-focused Mechanical Engineer to support capital improvements, construction and renovation projects, and daily facility operations within a large-scale government environment. The role blends hands-on facilities engineering with project management, requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years PM experience, and the ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph; on-site in Missouri.

Base salary is $115-130K.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 3+ years of project management experience.
• Hands-on mechanical building systems and facility project experience.

Responsibilities

• Support projects from planning and design through construction and completion.
• Support HVAC, plumbing, BAS/building controls, and mechanical building systems.
• Manage capital improvement, renovation, and facility repair projects.
• Coordinate construction, contractors, equipment installation, and maintenance activities.
• Develop project scopes, specifications, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Manage project budgets, bids, submittals, schedules, and vendor coordination.
• Troubleshoot facility systems and provide technical support through project execution.

Skills

Project management

Facilities knowledge

HVAC systems

Building systems

Vendor coordination

Troubleshooting

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Job description

Facilities & Mechanical Project Manager

A mission-driven organization is seeking a facilities-focused Mechanical Engineer to support capital improvements, construction and renovation projects, daily facility operations, and mechanical building systems within a large-scale government environment. This role blends hands-on facilities engineering with project management, construction coordination, and technical oversight across complex building systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support projects from planning and design through construction and completion
• Support HVAC, plumbing, BAS/building controls, and mechanical building systems
• Manage capital improvement, renovation, and facility repair projects
• Coordinate construction, contractors, equipment installation, and maintenance activities
• Develop project scopes, specifications, drawings, and technical documentation
• Manage project budgets, bids, submittals, schedules, and vendor coordination
• Troubleshoot facility systems and provide technical support through project execution
• Utilize AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, and related building-design tools

Requirements:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 3+ years of project management experience
• Hands-on mechanical building systems and facility project experience
• Experience within large commercial, industrial, or similarly complex facilities
• Strong mechanical/building systems knowledge
• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph

Preferred:

5+ years of relevant experience, PE, PMP, Revit, building controls, construction, and mission-critical or federal facilities experience.

Compensation:

$115-130K base

Work Arrangement:

On-Site

This is a facilities-focused engineering position. Product design, manufacturing engineering, or R&D backgrounds without meaningful facilities/construction experience will not align with the role.