Plumbing Engineering Project Manager (P.E.)

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Leadership growth

Collaborative environment

Diverse projects

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is assisting an established North Austin engineering firm in recruiting a Senior Plumbing Project Manager / Licensed P.E. to lead plumbing design and coordinate multidisciplinary MEP work from concept through construction in Austin, TX.

Hybrid work arrangement, opportunity to mentor staff, manage complex projects, and advance toward leadership with competitive compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• Minimum 10 years of plumbing engineering experience required.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD required.
• Strong communication, leadership and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead plumbing engineering design, analysis, and system calculations for multiple building projects.
• Develop plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Perform engineering studies, evaluations and cost analyses.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets and deliverables.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, architectural, and structural teams.
• Serve as primary client contact for plumbing projects and mentor staff.
• Conduct site visits and construction administration activities.
• Ensure compliance with plumbing codes and standards.
• Support QA/QC processes and contribute to business development.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Plumbing Project Manager / Licensed P.E. – MEP Consulting - $116K–$160K+ (Austin, TX hybrid)

Lead Plumbing Engineering Projects. Shape the Future. Grow into Leadership.

Our client, an established and growing engineering consulting firm headquartered in North Austin is seeking a highly experienced Senior Plumbing Project Manager / Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) to join its MEP team in Austin, Texas. This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned plumbing engineer who wants to lead complex projects, build client relationships, mentor staff, and advance toward future leadership opportunities, including potential progression into a Principal role.

What You'll Do

As the Plumbing Project Manager, you will serve as the engineering lead and primary client contact for plumbing design projects while coordinating multidisciplinary MEP efforts from concept through construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead plumbing engineering design, analysis, and system calculations for a variety of building projects.
• Develop plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Perform engineering studies, evaluations, and cost analyses.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, architectural, and structural teams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits and construction administration activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable plumbing codes, standards, and regulations.
• Support quality assurance and quality control processes.
• Participate in business development, proposal preparation, and client relationship management.
• Mentor engineers and designers and potentially supervise staff based on experience.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Minimum 10 years of plumbing engineering experience.
• Proven project management experience.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of plumbing systems, building codes, and construction administration.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.

Preferred

• Experience managing multidisciplinary MEP projects.
• Business development and client acquisition experience.
• Team leadership and mentoring experience.

Why Apply?

• Hybrid work flexibility
• Leadership growth opportunity with a path toward a Principal-level role
• Collaborative engineering environment
• Diverse and technically challenging projects
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications

Schedule: Hybrid (In-Office: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday | Remote: Tuesday, Friday)

Salary: $116,000–$160,000+ annually. Exceptional candidates may be considered above the posted range.