Mechanical Manager (Private Defense)
About The Position
The Mechanical Manager will be responsible for overseeing mechanical designs, specifications, and construction documents, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and constructability. This role involves close coordination with various stakeholders including architects, engineers, designers, subcontractors, and client-side subject matter experts throughout the project lifecycle. The manager will review and evaluate equipment submittal packages, provide technical recommendations for procurement, and lead the coordination of long-lead mechanical equipment to meet project schedule objectives. Additionally, the position supports commissioning, startup, testing, and turnover activities, while also identifying and resolving design conflicts, installation issues, and mechanical problems. The role requires participation in project meetings, construction oversight, quality monitoring, and schedule coordination related to mechanical systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field preferred
- Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical construction, MEP coordination, or mechanical engineering
- Strong understanding of HVAC systems, piping systems, controls, and mechanical equipment
- Experience reviewing equipment submittals and construction documents
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities in both design and field construction environments
- Familiarity with federal construction standards and procedures preferred
- Design-build project experience is a plus
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required
Nice To Haves
- Federal construction projects (USACE, NAVFAC, VA, GSA, DoD, etc.)
- MEP coordination and construction administration
- Mechanical equipment procurement and technical review
- Experience with coordination drawings, BIM/VDC processes, and multidisciplinary MEP coordination preferred
- Commissioning and startup support
- Field construction support and issue resolution
Responsibilities
- Review mechanical designs, specifications, and construction documents for accuracy, compliance, and constructability
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, designers, subcontractors, and client-side subject matter experts throughout project execution
- Review and evaluate equipment submittal packages to ensure compliance with project requirements and operational intent
- Provide technical recommendations and approvals for equipment procurement and release
- Lead coordination and tracking of long-lead mechanical equipment procurement activities to support overall project schedule objectives
- Support and coordinate commissioning, startup, functional performance testing, and system turnover activities
- Identify and troubleshoot design conflicts, field installation issues, and construction-related mechanical problems
- Support RFI development, design clarifications, and coordination efforts between project stakeholders
- Participate in project meetings with owners, consultants, contractors, and federal agencies
- Assist with construction oversight, commissioning activities, startup, and system turnover
- Monitor installation quality and ensure adherence to project specifications and applicable codes
- Support schedule coordination and planning related to mechanical system installation and procurement
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
