Mechanical Project Manager

MDAEdge • Full-time • Newark, DE, US • $100k - $130k / year • 1m ago

Position Summary: The candidate will oversee all project objectives, including planning, scope, schedule, budget, team coordination, stakeholder communication, risk management, and quality assurance. This role focuses on facilities engineering and design projects across educational, public works, water/wastewater, transportation, transit, government, and aviation sectors. As a Mechanical Project Manager you will lead facilities-driven MEP projects in education, aviation, transit, water and government sectors. We seek candidates with expertise in mechanical and plumbing systems, including:

Domestic/sanitary piping, HVAC, and industrial duct design.
DX refrigeration, hydronic distribution, and air-handling equipment.
Central thermal plants and fire protection.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Perform engineering calculations to determine optimal mechanical design solutions.
Lead field investigations, HVAC load studies, energy modeling, and code reviews.
Produce and quality-check mechanical/plumbing design documents (drawings/specifications) for bidding and construction.
Mentor junior engineers and review design deliverables.
Ensure designs comply with client specifications and local/state codes, liaising with permitting offices.
Resolve complex design and construction-phase issues.
Serve as project manager for mechanical facilities projects of varying scales.
Monitor schedules, budgets, accounts receivable, and Client; prepare invoices.
Develop project management plans, pricing, budgets, and schedules.
Maintain project-specific quality plans and scope documentation.
Support client presentations, coordination, and business development.
Manage internal teams, multi-discipline collaborators, and subconsultants.
Draft extra work orders and task proposals for open-end contracts.
Assist leadership with marketing proposals.
Provide team leadership, performance feedback, and coaching.
Demonstrate proactive problem-solving, initiative, and ownership of deliverables.

Required Skills:

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Adaptability to diverse project types and mechanical systems.
Collaborative mindset for multi-disciplinary, multi-location teamwork.
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and load simulation software (e.g., IESVE, Carrier HAP).
Knowledge of building, energy, and mechanical/plumbing codes.

Required Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Architectural Engineering (ABET-accredited).
12+ years of discipline-specific experience.
Experience designing HVAC/plumbing systems of varying complexity.
Professional Engineer (PE) License.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, and load simulation tools.
Familiarity with building/energy codes.
Must pass a Motor Vehicle screening.

Preferred Experience:

CxA, BCxP, CAPM, or PMP certification.
Experience with local/state/federal clients.
Project management/business development background.
Familiarity with Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3 delivery methods.
Experience managing multi-discipline teams.
Industrial mechanical/plumbing/fire protection design expertise.

Working Conditions:

95% office-based (sedentary with occasional standing/walking).
5% field work (potential exposure to heat/cold, humidity, or arid conditions; light lifting up to 25 lbs).