MEP Project Manager NYC SCA Projects

Actalent; New York (NY); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager / Mechanical Engineer to manage engineering projects for the NYC School Construction Authority. This is a remote role with periodic NYC travel, supporting design reviews, schedules, and client communications across multidisciplinary teams.

The incumbent will lead projects from design through delivery, coordinate with internal and international design teams, and ensure quality submissions to the SCA.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of MEP engineering and/or engineering project management experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and MEP building systems.
• Experience managing projects, schedules, submissions, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to review and coordinate MEP construction and design documents.
• Strong client-facing communication and project management skills.
• Experience coordinating work produced by engineers, designers, and production teams.
• Ability to travel to NYC approximately 12 times per month.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple MEP projects for the NYC School Construction Authority from design through project delivery.
• Serve as a primary point of contact between the client and internal engineering/design teams.
• Maintain project schedules and ensure deadlines, submissions, and deliverables remain on track.
• Attend SCA project meetings and participate in regular internal team calls.
• Review mechanical and MEP drawings, specifications, and design documents for quality and completeness prior to submission.
• Coordinate responses to SCA review comments and ensure required revisions are completed promptly.
• Oversee and coordinate design and production work by internal teams, including an international design team.
• Track outstanding items and follow up with project team members to ensure deliverables are completed.
• Maintain responsive, professional communication with clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Navigate SCA procedures, submission requirements, review processes, and project timelines.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while representing the firm professionally.
• Support the continued growth of the firm's mechanical and MEP engineering practice.

Skills

MEP engineering

Project management

Client-facing communication

Multidisciplinary teams

Scheduling

Travel readiness

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

MEP Project Manager / Mechanical Engineer - SCA Projects

Location: Remote | NYC Area Preferred

Work Arrangement: Fully Remote with Travel to NYC Approximately 12 Times Per Month

Schedule: Full-Time

About The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager / Mechanical Engineer to manage engineering projects supporting the NYC School Construction Authority (SCA).

This is a remote position offering significant flexibility, with the expectation that employees can travel into New York City approximately once or twice per month for client meetings, team collaboration, or other project needs.

Experience in MEP engineering and project management, along with experience managing schedules, deliverables, design reviews, client communication, and multidisciplinary engineering teams. Previous experience working with the NYC SCA or another NYC government agency is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple MEP projects for the NYC School Construction Authority from design through project delivery.
• Serve as a primary point of contact between the client and internal engineering/design teams.
• Maintain project schedules and ensure deadlines, submissions, and deliverables remain on track.
• Attend SCA project meetings and participate in regular internal team calls.
• Review mechanical and MEP drawings, specifications, and design documents for quality and completeness prior to submission.
• Coordinate responses to SCA review comments and ensure required revisions are completed promptly.
• Oversee and coordinate design and production work completed by internal teams, including an international design team.
• Track outstanding items and follow up with project team members to ensure deliverables are completed.
• Maintain responsive, professional communication with clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Navigate SCA procedures, submission requirements, review processes, and project timelines.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while representing the firm professionally.
• Support the continued growth of the firm's mechanical and MEP engineering practice.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of MEP engineering and/or engineering project management experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and MEP building systems.
• Experience managing engineering projects, schedules, submissions, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to review and coordinate MEP construction and design documents.
• Strong client-facing communication and project management skills.
• Experience coordinating work produced by engineers, designers, and production teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and consistent follow-through.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Ability to travel to NYC approximately 12 times per month as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working on NYC School Construction Authority (SCA) projects.
• Experience with other NYC public agencies, including NYCHA, may also be considered.
• Experience managing multiple NYC agency projects simultaneously.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus, but not required.

Work Environment

• Primarily remote position, allowing employees to work from home while staying closely connected with the engineering and project management teams.
• Candidates should be able to travel into New York City approximately once or twice per month for client meetings, project needs, and team collaboration.
• The company maintains a collaborative culture through virtual communication and periodic in-person meetings.
• Work with a small U.S.-based team where engineers and project managers have direct visibility into projects and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
• Projects include work involving energy, electrification, decarbonization, and sustainable building systems.
• Collaborate with both U.S.-based and international engineering/design teams.

Why Join?

• Remote flexibility with only occasional NYC travel.
• Opportunity to manage high-visibility NYC SCA and public-sector engineering projects.
• Work directly with clients and play a meaningful role in project delivery.
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, energy, electrification, and sustainability-focused projects.
• Join a smaller, collaborative organization where your individual contributions have a direct impact.
• Opportunity to grow alongside an expanding MEP engineering practice.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of New York, NY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

PTO benefits medical dental vision 401k

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of New York, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in New York,NY.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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