Manager of Mechanical Services Engineering

PM Group•Pleasanton, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Mechanical Services Engineering is a senior-level role on PM Group’s growing San Francisco-area team, based in Pleasanton, California. The position supports projects for pharmaceutical, biologics, and cell and gene therapy manufacturing facilities, from feasibility through qualification, for local and international clients. Projects include existing-building improvements and new construction, with work spanning feasibility studies, conceptual and schematic design, construction documentation, and construction administration. The role combines client interaction and technical mechanical design leadership. The manager applies life sciences mechanical engineering knowledge across HVAC, plant and process utilities, plumbing, and compressed gas systems; leads the development of project packages and design documents; and helps deliver the agreed scope within budget and schedule. The manager also mentors and leads less experienced mechanical engineers, interfaces with clients, vendors, and other disciplines, and supports construction and business development activities. The position is mentored by mechanical engineering leadership and leads design development at the direction of the Director of Mechanical Engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
15 or more years of design experience in a design-firm setting in the life sciences industry, including pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or cell and gene therapy sectors.
Experience working with AutoCAD and Revit.
Understanding of and ability to develop Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
Ability to travel as needed for client and project development.
Self-starter with confidence coordinating the efforts of others.
Good communication skills, including the ability to lead technical reviews with clients and suppliers.
Knowledge of GMP manufacturing environments.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of energy modeling using HAP software.

Responsibilities

Mentor, develop, and lead less experienced mechanical engineering team members in the office.
Own equipment modules and packages through design and procurement.
Prepare data sheets, material requisitions, and enquiry packages for equipment procurement.
Prepare technical bid tab evaluations of vendors for compliance with client specifications.
Develop technical specifications in compliance with client requirements.
Develop packages through kick-off meetings, design reviews, factory acceptance tests (FATs), and related activities.
Project-manage suppliers to ensure packages are designed, manufactured, and tested according to project requirements.
Interface with clients, vendors, client project management, other disciplines, client design teams, and end users to provide a high level of service.
Provide mechanical optimization and site support.
Deliver agreed design scope within budget hours and schedule.
Lead development of HVAC, plant and black utility (including chilled water, heating hot water, and steam), plumbing, and compressed gas system philosophies.
Develop calculations, reports, construction drawings, specifications, and other project documents according to regulatory and industry standards.
Perform code analysis and apply codes related to mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing disciplines.
Coordinate with internal disciplines and external team members, including vendors, clients, and contractors.
Research mechanical and utility materials and methods as required.
Lead project package design development and coordinate with the design team at the direction of the Director of Mechanical Engineering.
Develop mechanical and utility equipment and construction specifications.
Develop temperature and humidity control calculations, airflow diagrams, pressurization plans, and classification plans.
Select equipment and complete equipment schedules.
Develop static pressure and pump head calculations where applicable.
Size and develop ductwork and piping layouts, including underground and above-ground piping plans and compressed gas plans.
Assist with development of building management system (BMS) control philosophies, details, specifications, and plans.
Develop utility consumption summaries for compressed gas and plant utilities.
Develop P&IDs, equipment plans, plant and utility distribution plans, and system details.
Provide construction assistance through submittal reviews, RFI responses, and field visits to verify that trade construction matches design intent.
Assist with business development efforts where possible.
Assist with proposal development.
Undertake special projects as needed.