Project Manager

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry's Richmond, VA office is seeking an MEP Project Manager to act as the primary contact between our office and the Owner, effectively manage projects from concept through design, bidding, negotiation, and construction administration, and help win future projects with the same client.

The role involves coordinating a multi‑disciplined team to produce high‑quality engineering documents and maintaining a long‑term client relationship, with signing and sealing responsibilities as Engineer of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) or ability to obtain licensure within one year of start date.
• 7+ years of experience preferred.
• Knowledgeable of construction process.

Responsibilities

• Maintain primary one-to-one contact with the client.
• Understand the client’s needs and goals and those of his/her organization.
• Draft proposals for new projects, track proposals through award, and develop additional work opportunities.
• Attend regular design meetings with the client and issue meeting minutes.
• Oversee approval and oversight of design and construction documents, including signing and sealing as Engineer or Record.
• Coordinate with Design Discipline Managers to schedule, plan and assign appropriate personnel.
• Prepare storyboards and detailed project timelines.
• Provide quality control to ensure all client requests are accommodated, and coordinate among all disciplines involved.
• Provide on-the-spot advice and decisions to Owner.
• Advise on project billing and assist in collections.
• Supervise and coordinate submission of documents to the appropriate reviewing authorities.
• Coordinate responses to reviews and ensure responses are reflected in drawings and specifications.
• Arrange and attend pre-bid conferences, issue meeting minutes, and addenda.
• Conduct bid openings and prepare/issue certified bid tabulations; assist in CA phase to maintain positive standing with Client.
• Perform site visits, inspections, and commissioning activities to support Construction Administration.
• Assist with recruiting, evaluating, and making recommendations for new employees to support the MEPS practice.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Construction process knowledge

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure

Job description

Dewberry's Richmond, VA office is seeking an MEP Project Manager to act as the primary contact between our office and the Owner, effectively manage projects from concept through design, bidding, negotiation, and construction administration, and help win future projects with the same client. The role involves working closely with the client to anticipate and resolve issues, coordinating a multi‑disciplined team to produce high‑quality engineering documents, and maintaining a long‑term client relationship.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity within one year of start date.
• 7+ years of experience preferred.
• Knowledgeable of construction process.
• Self‑motivated with highly developed verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Well organized, with good understanding of plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and life safety systems, general knowledge of applicable codes, national standards, client design standards, system operation, space requirements, and cost.

Responsibilities

• Maintain primary one‑to‑one contact with the client.
• Understand the client’s needs and goals and those of his/her organization.
• Draft proposals for new projects, track proposals through award, and develop additional work opportunities.
• Attend regular design meetings with the client and issue meeting minutes.
• Oversee approval and oversight of design and construction documents, including signing and sealing as Engineer or Record.
• Coordinate with Design Discipline Managers to schedule, plan and assign appropriate personnel.
• Prepare storyboards and detailed project timelines.
• Provide quality control to ensure all client requests are accommodated, and coordinate among all disciplines involved.
• Provide on‑the‑spot advice and decisions to Owner.
• Advise on project billing and assist in collections.
• Supervise and coordinate submission of documents to the appropriate reviewing authorities.
• Coordinate responses to reviews and ensure responses are reflected in drawings and specifications.
• Arrange and attend pre‑bid conferences, issue meeting minutes, and addenda.
• Conduct bid openings and prepare/issue certified bid tabulations; assist in CA phase to maintain positive standing with Client.
• Perform site visits, inspections, and commissioning activities to support Construction Administration.
• Assist with recruiting, evaluating, and making recommendations for new employees to support the MEPS practice.

Compensation

The projected range for this position is $116,000.00 - $149,000.00 annually. Depending on other factors (skills, experience, location, market conditions) the range may vary slightly.

EEO Statement

Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry will be required to submit to a background screening, which may include employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. Screenings will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters

Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry‑approved written agreement for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third‑party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.

At Dewberry, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.