Senior Project Manager I - MEP

WGI; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

LTD & STD

Life Insurance

401k with match

PTO

Holidays

HSA with company contribution

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

WGI is seeking a Senior Project Manager I- MEP with 10+ years of experience to join our MEP team in the Austin, TX or Tampa, FL offices. The role oversees design, installation, and maintenance of MEP systems on large-scale projects, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence.

You will lead a team and manage client relationships throughout the project lifecycle. The candidate should have a PE license preferred; PMP or equivalent certification is accepted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; PMP or equivalent project management certification accepted in lieu.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP projects from inception through closeout, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Oversee the design, installation, and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across large-scale projects.
• Manage and mentor a team of MEP engineers and technicians, providing technical guidance and supporting professional development.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle and beyond.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, lead pursuit strategy, and author or contribute to proposals and qualifications packages.
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and with key client accounts to expand the firm's market presence.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, architects, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and resource plans; proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Conduct regular project reviews and progress meetings; prepare and present clear, accurate project reports.
• Drive consistent use of project management processes and procedures across the team.

Skills

MEP PM

Leadership

Client relations

Budget & scheduling

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MS Project

Communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Eng

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MS Project

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager I- MEP with 10+ years of professional experience to join our growing MEP team in the Austin, TX or Tampa, FL office.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems, with a proven track record of managing large-scale projects from inception to completion. As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, installation, and maintenance of MEP systems, ensuring that all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.

At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation’s top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI, and beyond.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• LTD & STD
• Life Insurance
• 401k with match
• PTO
• Holidays
• HSA with company contribution
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance program

• Lead MEP projects from inception through closeout, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Oversee the design, installation, and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across large-scale projects.
• Manage and mentor a team of MEP engineers and technicians, providing technical guidance and supporting professional development.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle and beyond.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, lead pursuit strategy, and author or contribute to proposals and qualifications packages.
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and with key client accounts to expand the firm's market presence.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, architects, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and resource plans; proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Conduct regular project reviews and progress meetings; prepare and present clear, accurate project reports.
• Drive consistent use of project management processes and procedures across the team.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; PMP or equivalent project management certification accepted in lieu.
• 10+ years of experience in MEP project management.
• Strong knowledge of relevant mechanical, electrical, and plumbing codes and standards.
• Proven leadership and team management skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or MS Project.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple active projects.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office setting. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard and mouse. Use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.