Technical Project Manager – HVAC & IAQ Solutions

Ketchum & Walton Co.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biannual bonus opportunities

Paid time off

Extensive benefits package

Job summary

Ketchum & Walton is seeking a technically curious Mechanical Engineer/Project Manager to support sales engineers, interpret drawings, and lead projects from award to closeout in Columbus, OH. You will coordinate with manufacturers, engineers, and field partners, ensuring schedules, budgets, and quality standards are met.

The role requires 5+ years in mechanical contracting or HVAC-related fields, strong reading of drawings, and proficiency in AutoCAD/Revit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical contracting, engineering, HVAC, vibration isolation, or mechanical equipment systems preferred.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Understanding of mechanical systems, vibration control, seismic applications, building codes, and relevant industry standards.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu or Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office; experience with construction/project management software preferred.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, or SolidWorks is a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and application support to Sales Engineers, including estimating, project scoping, product selection, and engineered solutions.
• Review construction drawings and specifications and develop technical packages, submittals, shop drawings, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with manufacturers and engineering partners regarding technical requirements, availability, lead times, and product applications.
• Manage projects from award through completion, coordinating procurement, production releases, material delivery, change orders, installation, and closeout.
• Coordinate internal teams, customers, manufacturers, and external labor partners to maintain schedules and project requirements.
• Conduct site visits, field measurements, equipment commissioning, and start-ups as needed.
• Ensure projects are completed accurately, invoiced promptly, and properly documented.
• Maintain technical documentation, training resources, and manufacturer information for engineered equipment.
• Support the evaluation and onboarding of new products and manufacturer partners through research, training, factory visits, and technical review.
• Identify opportunities to improve products, processes, and customer solutions based on project experience and feedback.

Skills

Read drawings

Project management

HVAC systems

Vibration isolation

Communication

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD/Revit

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

AutoCAD

Revit

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Ketchum & Walton is seeking a technically curious Mechanical Engineer/Project Manager to support sales engineers, interpret drawings, and lead projects from award to closeout in Columbus, OH. You will coordinate with manufacturers, engineers, and field partners, ensuring schedules, budgets, and quality standards are met.

The role requires 5+ years in mechanical contracting or HVAC-related fields, strong reading of drawings, and proficiency in AutoCAD/Revit.