Senior Project Manager, Plumbing and Fire Protection

Stratus Team LLC; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible, hybrid work

Health Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Stratus Team LLC in New York, NY is seeking a Senior Project Manager II to lead a small engineering design team focused on plumbing and fire-protection systems for multifamily and mixed-use construction. This role requires directing investigations, design development, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant, constructible solutions.

You will review calculations, oversee field and office work, mentor staff, and maintain project schedules and budgets while communicating

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field required.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience designing plumbing and fire-protection systems across a range of project types.
• Experience working within New York City required and Tri-State Area regulatory environments preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit MEP and AutoCAD for mentoring junior engineer drafting tasks.

Responsabilidades

• Manage plumbing and fire-protection design service opportunities from proposal preparation to final acceptance by Client, including invoice and accounts/receivable.
• Review assessment information gathered during site investigations and ensure reports are clear and accurate for Client.
• Lead plumbing/fire-protection engineering design across projects, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Supervise designers and engineers to produce drawings and construction documents.
• Periodically inspect work from contractors and staff and prepare summary documentation.
• Communicate with external clients, contractors, vendors, consultants, and agencies.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Presentation

Organization

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Herramientas

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

Descripción del empleo

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Senior Project Manager, Plumbing and Fire Protection

Full Time Level 6 New York, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1433

Salary Range: $140,000.00 To $160,000.00 Annually

About Stratus

Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private-sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places.

The Role

Stratus has recently partnered with PVEDI and are hiring a Sr. Project Manager II. Responsible for managing a small engineering design team that performs investigation, analysis, examination of existing buildings as they relate to plumbing and fire-protection systems, as well as design for ground-up multifamily and mixed-use construction. Deliver practical and successful designs that respond to site constraints, sustainability targets, budget considerations, and constructability requirements. Review of ongoing project work (calculations, design, construction administration, inspections, etc.) of staff for completion of project activities, both in field and office.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical and administrative aspects of plumbing and fire-protection design service opportunities from proposal preparation to final acceptance by Client, including invoice and accounts/receivable.
• Review assessment information gathered during site investigations (performed by self or by direct reports). Reviews and comments on technical reports ensuring structure and language utilized is easily understood by Client and grammatically correct, and applicable to the building.
• Lead plumbing/fire-protection engineering design across a variety of projects, including multifamily, commercial, industrial, retail… with applications of water/waste/gas distribution, wet/dry/pre-action sprinkler systems, new services for existing buildings, and ground-up construction. Continual coordination with multidisciplinary teams—including electrical, mechanical, structural, fire/life safety, and project management.
• Supervise a team of staff designers and engineers to produce trade-specific schematic, filing, and construction designs/layouts based on solid-design principles and strict adherence with NYC DOB, DEP, HPD, and HMC codes/regulations. Preparation of drawings, specifications, bidding documents, and related submissions in alignment with applicable codes, standards, and best practices.
• Periodically inspect work from contractors and staff to ensure construction activities adhere to the contract documents (field/office) and prepare summary documentation for presentation.
• Play a lead role in effectively communicating with external clients, contractors, vendors, consultants, and city/state construction/energy agencies.
• Maintain project schedules, change orders and budgets; identifies resources to be used for each project ensuring that all projects are sufficiently staffed and kept on schedule in accordance with client agreements for successful project delivery.
• Manage individual project budgets and assists accounting department with invoicing.
• Mentors junior staff members with technical guidance, project processes, feedback, and recognition of work.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field required.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience designing plumbing and fire-protection systems across a range of project types (e.g., commercial, residential, etc.), for both existing and new buildings.
• Experience working within New York City required and Tri-State Area regulatory environments preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit MEP and AutoCAD for mentoring junior engineer drafting tasks; experience with industry-recognized calculations for mentoring junior staff
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.
• Confident presenter with sound commercial awareness.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Preferred

• Professional Engineering (PE) license strongly preferred.

Why you’ll love Stratus

• A team-oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success
• Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize
• Learning & Development – Education and Professional Licensing
• We believe flexible, hybrid work supports the balance and well-being our team deserves
• Excellent Health Care Programs – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents
• 401k Retirement Plan with employer match

Stratus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Stratus Team’s management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.