Senior Mechanical Project Leader

Goodwin Recruiting; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Continuing education support

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Manager to lead complex mechanical design projects in Herndon, VA. You will mentor a motivated team and foster long-term client relationships in a collaborative, quality‑driven environment.

Required: a Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, 10+ years in mechanical design, 5+ years in project management, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and tools like TraneTrace or eQuest. PE/LEED/EIT preferences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years industry experience in mechanical design for commercial/government/academic/industrial projects.
• 5+ years project management experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and modeling tools such as TraneTrace or eQuest.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design projects from scope definition through construction completion within budget.
• Review staff work for quality assurance and provide technical guidance.
• Serve as primary client contact and foster relationships.
• Oversee project budgets, billing, and financial tracking.
• Coordinate internally across departments and externally with clients, subcontractors, and agencies.
• Mentor junior PMs and engineers to develop skills.
• Conduct field observations and ensure designs comply with codes and client requirements.
• Collaborate on marketing initiatives to support business growth.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

TraneTrace

eQuest

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Manager to lead complex mechanical design projects in Herndon, VA. You will mentor a motivated team and foster long-term client relationships in a collaborative, quality‑driven environment.

Required: a Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, 10+ years in mechanical design, 5+ years in project management, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and tools like TraneTrace or eQuest. PE/LEED/EIT preferences.