Plumbing Project Manager (P.E.) | Austin, TX | Hybrid

Purple Cow Recruiting•Austin, TX

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

Heartline Staffing is hiring a Plumbing Project Manager (P.E.) in Austin, Texas. This full-time, hybrid role in the MEP department leads engineering analysis, design, planning, review, and construction administration for plumbing-focused projects. The Project Manager oversees projects as the sole point of contact for full mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) design, applies advanced engineering concepts to resolve new and unusual problems with minimal oversight, and motivates internal and external leaders to achieve project objectives. The position manages moderately complex to complex projects, overseeing project phases, schedules, team performance, quality assurance, client and contractor communications, and regulatory and industry compliance. It also supports marketing, estimating, contract acquisition, pursuit strategies, and development of client relationships. The role includes field observations of contractor work and is based in Austin with a hybrid work arrangement.

Requirements

Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited four-year university required.
10+ years of engineering work experience required.
Ability to manage projects as the sole point of contact for full MEP design.
Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit.
Ability to provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
Attention to detail.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with corporate managers, end users, and engineers from other departments.
May be required to attain project manager certification.

Nice To Haves

MPM certification preferred.
Master's degree in Engineering preferred.
Leadership experience preferred.
Advanced plumbing engineering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering calculations and estimates.
Collect, organize, and interpret project information for new designs.
Identify, analyze, and recommend engineering alternatives.
Conduct preliminary engineering studies, including data gathering, alternatives analysis, and calculations.
Perform original design work and prepare plans and specifications; provide input on construction cost.
Conduct field observations of contractor work to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
Perform statistical analysis to ensure compliance with established specifications.
Interpret field notes and prepare or oversee preparation of plans and drawings.
Maintain accurate project files and records from initiation through close-out.
Operate computer-aided engineering design and analysis programs.
Maintain compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
Serve as project manager on moderately complex to complex projects.
Assign work, establish schedules, monitor team performance, and provide guidance and leadership to ensure on-time completion.
Plan, schedule, and lead all project phases.
Liaise with clients, contractors, agencies, departments, and private utilities.
Establish and ensure completion of quality assurance measures.
Prepare and interpret engineering plans and specifications and communicate technical requirements to contractors.
Support marketing, estimating, and contract acquisition.
Refine pursuit strategies by market segment and develop approaches to individual project pursuits.
Lead implementation of marketing and business plans to strengthen existing relationships and develop new ones.
Cross-sell additional mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services to existing clients.

Benefits

22–28 days of PTO.
8 paid holidays.
401(k) and defined pension plan.
Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care.
Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance ($30,000 benefit).
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Voluntary life insurance for employee, spouse, and dependent children.
Reimbursement for job-related professional development. Compensation details are shared during the recruiter conversation.