Senior Project Manager - Mechanical Engineering

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

University benefits

No billable hours

Job summary

University of Missouri System is seeking a Senior Project Manager for mechanical engineering to lead building-design efforts, direct architects and engineers, and serve as the owner's ME authority on projects in Columbia, MO.

This is a design-focused role emphasizing scope, reviews, consultant direction, and standards development, with no field supervision. PE license in Missouri or reciprocity preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 5 years of experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Missouri, or eligibility by reciprocity.
• Experience with complex heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), hydronic, district energy systems.
• Experience in higher education, healthcare, research, or complex institutional facilities.
• Experience developing design scopes, schedules, cost estimates, and professional services proposals.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate design alternatives for system performance, maintainability, energy efficiency and lifecycle cost.
• Review mechanical drawings and specifications at design phases; identify coordination gaps and conformance to standards.
• Define scope, schedule, and budget; manage design consultants and relationships.
• Plan staff workload, monitor progress, and forecast related costs.

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

e-Builder

Job description

Job Description

The Role

Mizzou is looking for a mechanical engineer who has spent years designing buildings and wants to be the one deciding what gets built. As Senior Project Manager for mechanical engineering, you will lead projects from scope through design on behalf of the University, direct the architects and engineers we hire, and serve as the owner's mechanical engineering authority on those projects.

This is a design-side role. You will spend your time on scope, design reviews, and consultant direction, not on construction field supervision. Engineers coming from consulting practice are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why this role

• Be the owner, not the vendor. You set the requirements and approve the design. The consultants work for you.
• Work on systems at real scale. A campus with its own district energy system (steam, chilled water, and combined heat and power), an academic medical center, and research laboratories.
• Shape the standards. You will help write and maintain the University's mechanical design standards, working with the operations and energy management staff who run these systems every day.
• No billable hours. No utilization targets or fee pressure. Your time goes to getting the design right.
• Predictable schedule and strong benefits. Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with University retirement, health, and tuition benefits [HR to insert standard benefits summary].
• Columbia, Missouri. A college town between Kansas City and St. Louis.

What you will do

Mechanical engineering leadership

• Evaluate design alternatives for system performance, maintainability, energy efficiency, and life-cycle cost.
• Review mechanical drawings and specifications at each design phase; identify coordination gaps, constructability concerns, and departures from University standards.
• Develop and maintain University mechanical design standards in coordination with Campus Facilities operations and energy management staff.
• Support construction administration on technical submittals, requests for information (RFIs), and design-related changes.

Project management

• Define scope, schedule, and budget for projects designed by contracted or in-house architects, engineers, and interior designers.
• Select, contract, and direct design consultants: evaluate proposals, develop scopes and fee agreements, and confirm contract requirements are met.
• Track cost and schedule through design and direct corrective action when projects drift.
• Lead the bidding process and prepare project materials for Board of Curators actions.
• Coordinate with campus departments, users, and community partners.

Staff and resource management

• Plan and assign work for design staff, review work quality, and monitor progress against schedule.
• Manage departmental staff time, forecast related costs, and support monthly invoicing.

As with all positions, involvement with other duties and responsibilities may be expected in order to support the mission and purpose of the University of Missouri.

Shift

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Licensure or certification may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least five years of professional mechanical design experience on commercial, institutional, or industrial building systems, including drawings and specifications through schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Experience coordinating mechanical systems with architects and other engineering disciplines.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes, mechanical design standards, and construction administration practice.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Missouri, or eligibility by reciprocity
• Experience at an architecture/engineering consulting firm providing mechanical design.
• Design experience with complex heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), hydronic, central plant, chilled water, steam, or district energy systems.
• Experience with higher education, healthcare, research, or other complex institutional facilities.
• Experience developing design scopes, schedules, cost estimates, and professional services fee proposals.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam; familiarity with a project management platform such as e-Builder.
• Must possess a valid driver's license, which will allow legal operation of a motor vehicle in the State of Missouri.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $115,000-$135,000 per year

Grade: GGS 013

University Title: Managing Engineer.

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Other Information

About Planning, Design & Construction

PD&C manages design and construction for new buildings, renovations, repairs, and infrastructure across the University of Missouri campus. The unit provides planning, architecture, interior design, engineering, space planning, project management, and construction services. PD&C manages design and construction for new buildings, renovations, repairs, and infrastructure across the University of Missouri campus. The unit provides planning, architecture, interior design, engineering, space planning, project management, and construction services.

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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