Senior Engineering Project Manager - HVAC

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Engineering Project Manager in the Greater Boston area to oversee HVAC and facilities capital projects within life sciences.

The role demands broad project engineering experience, strong leadership, and a focus on delivering technical solutions on time and within budget. You will lead cross-disciplinary teams, manage client and vendor relations, and ensure compliance with cGMP and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 8+ years as a project engineer in life sciences.
• Experience with HVAC systems and engineering principles.
• PMP certification is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for capital HVAC and facility projects.
• Own project execution plans and schedules.
• Manage vendor and client relations and report progress.
• Ensure cost control and successful project outcomes.
• Guide and develop high-performing project teams.

Skills

Project management

HVAC engineering

Life sciences

Leadership

Communication

Client relations

Risk management

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Senior Engineering Project Manager - HVAC

Job Category: Management

Requisition Number: SENIO003759

• Posted: July 20, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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3100E Boston
226 Lowell St
Unit A2
Wilmington, MA 01887, USA

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:

• 100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry history
• A Top 5 Systems Integrator Giant
• ENR Top 500 Firm

Right away you will notice the small company feel of Wunderlich-Malec with a strong focus on people.

Empowered Individuals– Employee owned, we hire the best and empower them to develop and deliver solutions.

Rewarded & Motivated– Investing in continuing education and world-class benefits keeps our staff motivated.

Positive Attitudes– Dedicated experts are committed in the long-run and bring a positive, can-do attitude to your project.

Knowledgeable– Recognized industry experts reinforced with ongoing training remain knowledgeable on the latest industry trends and directions.

THE JOB

WM is seeking a Senior Engineering Project Manager in the Greater Boston area (north of Boston). The ideal candidate will have experience executing and supporting a wide array of Capital Projects spanning facility, digital and manufacturing space infrastructure, with a strong background of successful project engineering in the life sciences industry.

THE PROJECT DAY-TO-DAY

• Responsible for supporting multiple capital projects that span facilities, cGMP manufacturing and digital infrastructure
• Responsible for owning HVAC utilities and associated utilities scope on major capital projects
• Manages and oversees the end-to-end project management lifecycle
• Responsible for the development and management of Project Execution Plan and all associated documents
• Provides input to control project costs
• Provides input to control project schedule and owns own schedule
• Manages and directs resources appropriately for the project
• Guides the client in project decisions, ensuring the best solution for their business
• Responsible for leading and developing a high performing team to deliver on goals and objectives of the project
• Manages vendor and client relations to ensure that service expectations are developed and met
• Maintains regular contact with client and reports on project progress, issues, and accomplishments to both the client & Wunderlich-Malec
• Accountable for project or program success

THE WME EMPLOYEE-OWNER DAY-TO-DAY

• Leads and provides direction and guidance for small to large, high-complexity, multi-disciplinary projects, and programs
• Accountable for project or program success
• Responsible for leading and developing a high performing team to deliver on goals and objectives of the project or program
• Manages vendor and client relations to ensure that service expectations are developed and met
• Works with all required functions and groups to effectively plan and execute the project or program
• Responsible for representing the client as an OPM as needed, managing third parties as a client representative

WHAT WE NEED

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably Engineering, Construction Management or related field)
• 8+ years as a Project Engineering within the Life Sciences industry
• Experience in life sciences required
• Experience with HVAC required, with deep understanding of engineering principles and the ability to review and approve designs

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

• Exemplary communication skills
• Consistently maintains a positive and encouraging attitude
• Forward-looking and focused on the best resolution
• Proactively seeks and accepts new challenges
• Organized and prompt
• Servant leader focus to leadership and advocates for their people before themselves
• PMP certification beneficial

Position Demands

• Seeing, color perception, hearing, listening, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, ability to travel distances.
• Travel – minimum 25% unless located nearby
  • Expectation is to be onsite 100% with client
• Standard office environment: frequent use of personal computer, facsimile and copy machines, along with miscellaneous office equipment.

*Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.

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