Sr Engineering Project Manager

Peter Kazella and Associates, Inc; Ashburn (VA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

A national engineering design company is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager specializing in Critical Facilities Design in Ashburn, VA. You will lead engineering and design for Data Centers, overseeing project delivery across multiple phases. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, familiarity with data center design processes, and strong project management skills. This position offers competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience managing Data Centers or Critical Facilities Design Projects.
• Familiarity with the design process of building systems for data centers.
• P.E. license or AIA certification is either required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interface with clients to define project requirements.
• Manage client relationships and expectations.
• Track progress of projects against goals and budgets.

Skills

Project management skills

Effective communication

Client management

Mechanical/Electrical engineering knowledge

Knowledge of data center design

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Engineering Project Manager – Critical Facilities Design – Ashburn, VA
Our client is an Engineering Design Company that has a national footprint and specializes in MEP critical facilities design. They provide design, consulting, and management expertise in the Critical Facilities Space. They have a mindset to provide reliability, energy efficiency, sustainable design and LEED expertise when providing these consulting services for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale Companies. This career‑growth minded opportunity offers exciting projects with leading‑edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

For this role you will manage and lead the engineering and design of facility and building systems for Data Centers and other Critical Facilities Projects. Candidates will oversee all phases of project management / project delivery: design, quality control, staffing, budget management (P & L) while following Industry Best Practices. Candidates should possess an in‑depth knowledge of the Client, which helps with the success into the overall project execution.

Responsibilities

• Interface with clients to define project requirements. Establishes project work plan and deadlines
• Client interface on projects; manage client relationship / expectations with effective face‑to‑face, phone, and email communication
• Ability to manage multiple projects; champion design reports; produce engineering proposals (RFPs); facilitate client meetings / presentations that meet the project’s objectives
• Track progress of projects against goals, objectives, timelines, and budgets
• Generate reports, track project costs, financial forecasts as related to project status
• Monitor expenses to ensure they fall within the prescribed budget
• Manage project team by providing direction, monitoring effectiveness and providing leadership
• Work closely with other functional areas of the organization, project contractors, internal / external team members, customers and suppliers
• Understand / follow company policies and procedures
• Follow company strategy for market penetration
• Manage business development for new and future projects in the area
• Ability to manage a team of engineers and technical staff

Qualifications

• Hands on experience managing Data Centers / Critical Facilities Design Projects
• Familiar with the design process of building systems for data center and mission critical projects required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / or Architecture a MUST
• P.E. license / AIA – either have these certs or working towards it
• PMP certification a plus
• Experience managing engineering projects in the engineering consulting industry, A/E, MEP arena
• Project management experience in the Consulting Engineering Industry
• Client relationship / Client Management / Client Engagement / Business Development – creating RFPs
• Effective communicator – emails, phone, meetings. Strong organizational, communication, and reporting skills
• Computer savvy / Microsoft Project, Excel. Ability to create complex reports, forecast modeling
• Previous experience in the Military / Military veterans in all branches that have experience with Electrical / Mechanical is a huge plus (Navy nukes- EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army – Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.)

Submittal Instructions

Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to: [e-mail]

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973‑895‑5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/

If this job is not for you, feel free to forward this along. WE PAY FOR REFERRALS!!

Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan

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