Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Mechanical Project Manager

Location: Newark, DE (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to lead and deliver complex mechanical engineering projects within the education, public works, water/wastewater, transportation, transit, government, and aviation sectors. The ideal candidate will be motivated to excel in a consulting engineering environment, embracing challenges as opportunities for professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and deliver all project objectives including planning, scope, schedule, budget, and quality assurance
• Lead and perform engineering calculations and assessments for mechanical system designs (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, industrial ductwork, refrigeration, hydronic systems, air handling, and central thermal plants)
• Conduct and lead field investigations, HVAC load studies, energy modeling, and code reviews
• Manage quality control for mechanical/plumbing design documents, including drawings and specifications
• Supervise and mentor junior engineering staff and review their design outputs
• Coordinate project designs with client specifications, and ensure compliance with local, city, and state codes including permitting processes
• Navigate and resolve complex design and construction challenges in collaboration with Owners, Architects, and Contractors
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, accounts receivable, and manpower requirements
• Develop and maintain project management plans, pricing, budgets, and schedules
• Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams including internal staff and external subconsultants
• Participate in client presentations, coordination, and business development efforts
• Provide leadership and continuous performance management to project team members

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET Accredited University program
• Minimum 12 years of specialized experience in mechanical engineering, specifically designing and specifying HVAC and plumbing systems of varying complexity and size
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, and building load simulation software (preferably IESVE and Carrier HAP)
• Strong understanding and application of building, energy, mechanical, and plumbing codes
• Ability to pass the companys motor vehicle screening
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commissioning certifications such as CxA, BCxP
• Project management certifications such as CAPM or PMP
• Experience working with local, state, and federal clients
• Familiarity with multiple project delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3)
• Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams
• Experience in industrial mechanical/plumbing systems and fire protection design

Working Conditions:

• Approximately 95% office-based work with occasional field visits under various weather conditions
• Sedentary work with occasional standing, walking, and lifting (up to 25 lbs) as required

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