Mechanical Project Manager

5 Star Recruitment; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to oversee project objectives including planning and execution. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in mechanical systems and hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering. Responsibilities include managing engineering calculations, conducting field investigations, and ensuring project compliance with codes. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and expertise in Revit and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• 12+ years experience in specialized mechanical systems.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Professional Engineer License is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering calculations for mechanical design solutions.
• Conduct field investigations and HVAC load studies.
• Serve as project manager on mechanically driven projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Knowledge of Revit

Knowledge of AutoCAD

Building load simulation programs

Education

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

IESVE

Carrier HAP

Job description

About the job Mechanical Project Manager

Position summary:

Responsible for delivering all project objectives for assigned projects including planning, scope, schedule and budget, team coordination, stakeholder communication, risk management, resource management, quality assurance, and reporting.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and perform engineering calculations and assessments to determine best practice mechanical design solutions for specific applications
• Conduct and lead field investigations, HVAC load studies, energy modeling, code reviews
• Oversee, produce, and provide quality control for mechanical/plumbing design documents (drawings and specifications) for bidding and construction
• Oversee the design and drafting tasks of junior engineering staff, and perform quality control review of design documents
• Coordinate project designs with client specifications and local, city, state code requirements, including interaction with code officials and permitting offices
• Navigate a variety of complex issues in both preparing mechanical designs and assisting the Owner/Architect/Contractor with construction issues in the field
• Serve as project manager on a variety of mechanically driven facilities projects of varying sizes and types
• Monitors schedules, budgets, accounts receivable and manpower requirements and prepares invoices
• Develop Project Management plans for assigned projects
• Establish project pricing and budgets
• Create and maintain project schedules
• Develop and maintain project specific quality plans
• Develop and coordinate project scope
• Participate in client presentations, coordination, and marketing efforts
• Oversee and manage assigned staff working on project, including internal mechanical team members, internal multi-discipline teams, and external subconsultants
• Development of extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals
• Coordinate and assist Section Heads, Office Managers, and Practice Leaders with marketing proposals
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team
• Provide proactive problem solving, self initiative/motivating, ownership of responsibility, individual as first line of success/quality.

Required Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills are necessary
• Willingness to embrace a broad range of project types and learn new requirements for a variety of mechanical systems
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment across multiple disciplines and geographic locations, with internal team members and external consultants
• Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, and building load simulation programs (IESVE and Carrier HAP preferred)
• Understanding and application of building, energy, and mechanical/plumbing codes

Required Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET Accredited University program is required
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
• 12+ years experience in specialized
• Previous experience designing and specifying HVAC and plumbing systems of various sizes and complexities
• Professional Engineer License
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Preferred Experience

• CxA, BCxP or other commissioning certification a plus
• CAPM or PMP a plus
• Experience working with local clients at the local, state, and/or federal level
• Project management and business development experience
• Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3
• Experience managing multidiscipline project teams
• Experience designing and specifying industrial mechanical/plumbing systems and/or fire protection a plus