MEP ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER 1

Inglese Architecture & Engineering; Cedar Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

PTO

Job summary

Inglese Architecture + Engineering is seeking a full-time MEP Engineering Project Manager 1 in Cedar Grove, NJ to lead MEP design for mixed-use and multifamily projects from proposal through construction closeout, working closely with clients, architects, and contractors to bring each project to life.

You will guide and mentor staff engineers, drafters, and interns while keeping design quality, schedules, and budgets on track, and you will navigate permitting, energy code, and coordination with

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in mechanical engineering or closely related discipline.
• 4 to 5 years of MEP design experience with leadership of deliverables.
• EIT or FE exam preferred, and strong knowledge of building codes.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, REVIT MEP, and Bluebeam Revu.
• Experience in affordable/public housing multi-family work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages MEP scope on multiple mixed-use, multi-family, and institutional projects from schematic design through construction administration.
• Serves as primary MEP contact for clients, architects, and contractors and leads MEP design meetings.
• Sets design direction and documents decisions with the client and design team.
• Builds work plans, schedules, budgets, and reports status and risks to leadership.
• Reviews calculations, drawings, and specs prepared by staff and approves before issue.
• Resolves complex technical and code issues across MEP trades.
• Manages permit filings and plan examiner responses with authorities.
• Coordinates energy code, green building, and incentive program requirements.
• Leads submittal reviews, RFIs, and change order reviews.
• Conducts site observations and supports project closeout.
• Mentors staff and maintains client relationships that lead to repeat work.

Skills

MEP design leadership

Project management

Client communication

Mentoring staff

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

EIT or FE exam

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk REVIT MEP

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

We’re a midsized architecture and engineering firm based in New Jersey, looking for a full-time MEP Engineering Project Manager 1 to join our team. You’ll lead MEP design for mixed-use and multifamily projects from proposal through construction closeout, working closely with clients, architects, and contractors to bring each project to life. Along the way, you’ll guide and mentor staff engineers, drafters, and interns while keeping design quality, schedules, and budgets on track. We’re looking for someone who brings sound technical judgment across MEP disciplines, communicates clearly, and enjoys working through challenges as part of a collaborative team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages MEP scope on multiple concurrent mixed use, multi-family, and institutional projects from schematic design through construction administration.
• Serves as the primary MEP contact for clients, architects, owner's representatives, and contractors, and leads the MEP portion of design and OAC meetings.
• Sets design direction and system selections with the client and design team and documents the decisions.
• Builds and maintains project work plans, deliverable schedules, and hours budgets, and reports status and risks to senior leadership.
• Reviews and approves calculations, drawings, and specifications prepared by staff engineers and drafters before issue.
• Resolves complex technical and code issues across all MEP trades.
• Manages permit filings and plan examiner responses with the authorities having jurisdiction, including NYC DOB and New Jersey local construction offices.
• Prepares and manages utility service applications and load letters with utilities such as Con Edison and PSE&G.
• Coordinates energy code, green building, and incentive program requirements where they apply.
• Leads submittal and shop drawing reviews, RFI responses, and change order reviews.
• Conducts site observations, prepares field reports and punch lists, and supports project closeout.
• Assigns and directs work for staff engineers, drafters, and interns, and balances workload against the production schedule.
• Mentors staff on technical skills and code application.
• Maintains client relationships that lead to repeat work and contributes to marketing materials and company design guides.
• Assists and performs activities inside and outside the organization consistent with ethical standards described in the company handbook.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to commute to Cedar Grove, NJ at least 3x a week.
• B.S. degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
• 4 to 5 years of MEP design experience, with demonstrated experience leading project deliverables
• EIT or passing of FE Exam, preferred
• Strong working knowledge of the IBC, IMC, IPC/NSPC, IFGC, NEC, IECC/ASHRAE 90.1, and NYC Construction Codes
• Experience managing permit filings and construction administration
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Autodesk REVIT MEP, and Bluebeam Revu
• Experience with affordable and public housing multi-family work, including PACT/RAD conversions and HPD- or HMFA-financed projects, preferred
• Experience with electrification retrofits and green building programs such as Enterprise Green Communities, NYSERDA, and NJ Clean Energy, preferred
• Strong written communication skills for client correspondence, proposals, and reports
• Ability to manage multiple projects, staff, and shifting deadlines

ABOUT THE FIRM

Inglese Architecture + Engineering is a multi-disciplined architecture and engineering firm specializing in the design of mixed-use and multi-family development projects including new construction, adaptive re-use, and landmark preservation rehabilitation. Employing approximately 45 professionals, IAE is a well-established firm founded in 1988 that provides a full range of services including architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design as well as construction phase administration services for all disciplines. IAE offers a full benefits package including health insurance, 401K, PTO, and competitive salaries.