Mechanical Project Manager

Thorson • Baker + Associates (TBA); Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

401K Matching

Free vision insurance

Free Dental Insurance

Free Short-Term Disability

Free Long-Term Disability

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Thorson Baker + Associates, Inc. in Charlotte, NC seeks a mechanical design professional to lead HVAC, plumbing and fire protection for institutional and commercial projects nationwide.

You will prepare calculations, build coherent construction documents, and coordinate with architects, owners, and contractors throughout design phases. Five to ten years of experience and a BS in Mechanical Engineering are required; PE is a plus.

Qualifications

• Five to ten years of experience in mechanical design for institutional and commercial buildings.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering required; PE a plus.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design of HVAC, plumbing and fire protection for institutional, retail and commercial projects.
• Prepare calculations and construction documents that are cost effective and constructible.
• Manage Project Engineers, Design Engineers and CAD/BIM Technicians for building design projects.
• Coordinate with architects, owners, other engineering disciplines, vendors and officials throughout the design phases.
• Review calculations such as energy, HVAC load, and energy modeling.
• Prepare opinions of probable cost and review project construction budgets.
• Meet client schedules and internal budgets; review shop drawings and respond to RFIs during construction.
• Able to travel nationally for site visits and meetings and prepare detailed technical narrative reports.

Skills

HVAC design

Plumbing design

Fire protection design

Project management

Coordination with architects/owners

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Company Overview

Thorson Baker + Associates, Inc. is a mid-size multi-discipline consulting engineering firm specializing in institutional and commercial building design throughout the United States and Puerto Rico where we help build the future. We design the buildings where we work and play, schools and universities where our children learn, healthcare facilities for our continued well-being, elderly living and retirement communities for our senior citizens and the retail and entertainment complexes where we shop and enjoy our leisure. All this is with a concern for sustainability and the future of our environment. Join TBA and help us build the places where we live, learn and work in communities nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design of HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems for institutional, retail and commercial building projects.
• Prepare calculations and well coordinated, technically sound construction documents that are cost effective, efficient and constructible.
• Manage Project Engineers, Design Engineers and CAD/BIM Technicians for building design projects including quality control of documents in a friendly work environment.
• Communicate and coordinate with architects, owners, other engineering disciplines, vendors, building officials, other consultants, etc. throughout the design phases of the building project.
• Review calculations prepared by other engineers including energy, HVAC load, building energy modeling, etc.
• Prepare opinions of probable cost and review project construction budgets for building projects.
• Must meet client schedules and internal design and construction administration time budgets.
• Office construction administration including review of shop drawings, respond to RFI’s, and coordinate with contractors, design team, building officials, owner, etc. through the construction phase of the building project.
• Must identify additional scope during the design and construction process and be capable of preparing additional service quotes for Principal review.
• Able to travel nationally for pre-design site visits, design meetings, construction phase site observations, etc. and prepare detailed technical narrative reports.

Schedule

Flexible starting time: 8 hours Monday–Friday; 8.5 hours Monday–Thursday with 6-hour Fridays; 9 hours Monday–Thursday with 4-hour Fridays.

Benefits

• 401K
• 401K Matching
• Free vision insurance
• Free Dental Insurance
• Free Short-Term Disability
• Free Long-Term Disability
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Company Culture Includes, But Is Not Limited To

• Memorable and unique social events.
• Monthly catered birthday lunches
• Thanksgiving turkeys and pies.
• Christmas parties and employee appreciation box of assorted treats.
• Indoor Winter sport Olympics.
• Outdoor Summer Games.
• (2) Yearly company golf outings.
• Multiple pot luck lunches throughout the year.
• Multiple holiday cook offs.
• Exercise facilities with locker rooms and showers.
• Personal Trainer led weekly workouts (Free to employees).
• Toning and stretching/Yoga weekly sessions (Free to employees).
• Work from home flexibility.
• Work, life balance.

Requirements

• Five (5) to ten (10) years experience in the mechanical design of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for institutional and/or commercial building systems.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Efficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiar with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Professional engineering license a plus.
• Capable of attending and engaging in meetings with clients, owners, contractors, etc. in a positive and productive manner.
• Possess a good work ethic and be efficient in job duties.
• Willing to work extra hours above 40 hours a week when necessary to meet project deadlines and client demands.
• Familiarity with green building design practices and/or LEED.