Project Manager - Engineering

Schmidt Associates, Inc.; Louisville (KY); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Schmidt Associates is seeking an Engineering (MEP) Project Manager to lead mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection projects from inception to completion in the Louisville area. The role requires a PE license in Kentucky and a strong track record in education, healthcare, and community-based work.

You will guide design teams, manage budgets, and ensure quality outcomes. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of experience, proficiency with Revit MEP, energy modeling, and a clear

Formación

• Minimum of 10 years professional experience.
• PE license in Kentucky.
• Experience leading MEP design for education, healthcare, and community projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead projects from inception through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Serve as primary client contact and coordinate with internal teams and external consultants.
• Oversee multi-disciplinary design efforts and construction administration.
• Develop and grow the MEP practice within the firm.

Conocimientos

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Fire protection systems

Client relationships

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Herramientas

Revit MEP

Energy modeling software

Descripción del empleo

For over four decades, Schmidt Associates has built our entire approach on the idea of Servant Leadership. As servant leaders, our design team seeks to deeply understand our clients and put their mission and goals above our own. This ensures that each design reflects the client, not us. It means clients get the best possible results toward accomplishing their mission.

Our full-service firm has offices in Indianapolis, IN, and Louisville, KY. Our work is woven into communities through our six design studios: K-12 Education, Higher Education, Healthcare, Workplace, Community, and Lifestyle.

Our team of professionals includes architects, MEPTC engineers, interior designers, energy engineers, landscape architects, construction administration professionals, and administrative and support staff—all working together to serve clients’ needs, build stronger communities, and improve lives.

Schmidt Associates is looking for an Engineering (MEP) Project Manager. This role will be responsible for leading projects from inception through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met. This role serves as the primary point of contact for clients and coordinates closely with internal teams and external consultants to deliver successful outcomes of Engineering project types.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

Technical Expertise

• Demonstrated expertise in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems, with experience across education, healthcare, and community-based projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
• Strong technical judgment with the ability to review, guide, and validate complex engineering solutions.
• Proficiency in Revit MEP and energy modeling software preferred.
• Working knowledge of sustainable design principles, including LEED, WELL, and energy-efficient systems.

Business Development & Market Insight

• Ability to leverage an existing professional network and/or develop strong, trusted client relationships.
• Experience contributing to or leading proposal development, business development efforts, and client presentations.
• Solid understanding of the local and regional market, including applicable codes, permitting processes, and key industry stakeholders.

Operational & Team-Building Skills

• Experience collaborating across disciplines with architects, structural engineers, and project managers.
• Capability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously, from conceptual design through construction administration.

Strategic Alignment & Growth

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a demonstrated ability to identify opportunities and grow an MEP practice.
• Alignment with the firm’s values and long-term vision, with a commitment to helping shape and strengthen the firm’s culture.

Communication & Representation

• Confident, client-facing professional able to represent the firm in meetings, interviews, and industry events.
• Effective communicator across both in-person and remote teams.
• Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to produce clear documentation, reports, and deliverables.

Experience/Education:

Minimum of 10 years professional experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or a related field