Mechanical Project Manager

Thorsonbaker

Kentucky

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401K

401K Matching

Free vision insurance

Free Dental Insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Work from home flexibility

Job summary

Thorsonbaker is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to handle building design for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems. This role involves managing technical staff and client relationships while ensuring the production of well-coordinated construction documents.

The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience and a degree in Mechanical Engineering, with proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit preferred. Employees enjoy a supportive culture with unique social events and work-from-home flexibility.

Qualifications

5-10 years of experience in mechanical design for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
Able to engage positively in meetings with clients and contractors.
Willingness to work over 40 hours when necessary.

Responsibilities

Mechanical design of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for building projects.
Manage technical staff and ensure quality control of documents.
Communicate with various stakeholders throughout project phases.

Skills

Mechanical design of HVAC

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Familiar with AutoCAD

Familiar with Revit

Good work ethic

Green building design practices

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Mechanical engineer capable of performing building design, managing client relationships and managing technical staff for the development of schematic, design development, construction documents, specifications and construction administration for institutional and commercial building projects.

Duties

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.

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.

Flexible Working Hours