Mechanical Design Engineer

Metric Geo; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design-build firm in North Carolina is seeking driven Design/Build Managers to oversee complex vertical construction projects. This role combines project management with client-facing responsibilities, offering high earning potential through performance bonuses while working in a competitive and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Fast-track career growth

Award-winning workplace culture

Significant earning potential

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering required.
• 1–8 years of experience in vertical construction.
• Must pass a personality assessment focused on sales and leadership traits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle of vertical construction projects.
• Manage timelines, subcontractors, budgets, and client expectations.
• Serve as the primary contact between design, engineering, and construction teams.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Project Management

Client Relations

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Construction Management degree (for Memphis roles)

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About the Role

We are seeking driven and dynamic Design/Build Managers to join the nation’s leading design-build firm, recently awarded #1 Best Employer in North Carolina. These are high-impact, client-facing roles ideal for individuals eager to take ownership of complex vertical construction projects and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

As a Design/Build Manager, you’ll operate as the project lead—managing timelines, budgets, and client relationships from concept through completion. You will play a vital role in ensuring project success while also contributing to the firm’s collaborative and competitive culture.

What You'll Do

• Oversee the full lifecycle of vertical construction projects, managing schedules, subcontractors, budgets, and client expectations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between design, engineering, and construction teams.
• Drive communication and problem-solving throughout all project phases.
• Ensure compliance with design intent, safety standards, and project delivery goals.
• Represent the firm with professionalism and confidence in high-stakes, client-facing scenarios.

What We're Looking For

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering is required for Raleigh roles.
• For Memphis roles, a Construction Management degree may be considered.
• Associate’s degrees or unrelated degrees will not meet the qualifications.

Experience:

• 1–8 years of experience in vertical construction (e.g., commercial, institutional, or industrial buildings).
• Experience in heavy civil, bridges, highways, residential homebuilding, or refineries will not be a match.

Personality Fit:

• You must be confident, competitive, outgoing, and persuasive—this is non-negotiable.
• Candidates must pass a personality assessment focused on sales-oriented and leadership traits.

Why Join?

• Unmatched Earning Potential: Earn a % of project profits as a performance bonus—many PMs are earning $100K+ annually in bonuses alone.
• Award-Winning Culture: Voted #1 Best Employer in North Carolina and the #1 Design-Build Firm in the U.S.
• Fast-Track Career Growth: Work in a high-trust, high-responsibility environment where merit is rewarded and career paths are accelerated.

Apply Now

If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a high-growth, high-reward environment—apply today.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting, Construction, and Design Services

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