Project Manager/Lead Mechanical Engineer

WSP • Hamilton, NJ

13h

About The Position

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Project Manager/Lead Mechanical Engineer for our Hamilton, NJ office location to work with our Northeast Property & Buildings Region . Plans and conducts work requiring judgment regarding the independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria. Successfully completes medium to large size engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements. Works closely with a Senior Project Engineer or Project Engineer for technical review and guidance. Your Impact Develop and evaluate system concepts and options to determine best design and engineering solution for each project based upon project scope Develop design drawings and specifications for building mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems construction Determine system types and engineer air distribution systems, chilled and heating water and steam systems Lead and coordinate with engineers, designers, AutoCAD technicians and clerical staff Interface with clients to discuss changes to designs and/or specifications Perform systems analysis and prepare reports and studies as well as cost estimates Directly responsible for distribution of all approved drawings and specifications Coordinate with other design team members including architect, and mechanical and structural engineers to ensure mechanical systems are integrated with all trades Work as a team member with construction team project manager, and fabrication and installation crews Attend design team meetings as required Work with leadership to manage design manpower budget and update budget to reflect revisions or changes in scope Represent the company in a professional manner in all dealings with owners, architects, vendors, other design professionals and contractors Assisting in the firm’s human resource efforts through training and mentoring junior firm members Work closely with marketing, leadership and business development Perform other duties as assigned Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant post education experience as an engineer designing HVAC systems.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, decision making and analytical skills
• Possess strong verbal, written, analytical, persuasive and interpersonal skills
• Effective business development skills
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and in a highly collaborative team environment
• Ability to consistently set goals and meet deadlines and adapt to flexible responsibilities
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Experienced in the use of AutoCad and Revit
• Experience with Deltek Vision or Project Resource Management software is desired
• Ability to meet and exceed client expectations

Nice To Haves

• PE license is required
• LEED Certification is preferred
• Certifications on areas of expertise are preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate system concepts and options to determine best design and engineering solution for each project based upon project scope
• Develop design drawings and specifications for building mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems construction
• Determine system types and engineer air distribution systems, chilled and heating water and steam systems
• Lead and coordinate with engineers, designers, AutoCAD technicians and clerical staff
• Interface with clients to discuss changes to designs and/or specifications
• Perform systems analysis and prepare reports and studies as well as cost estimates
• Directly responsible for distribution of all approved drawings and specifications
• Coordinate with other design team members including architect, and mechanical and structural engineers to ensure mechanical systems are integrated with all trades
• Work as a team member with construction team project manager, and fabrication and installation crews
• Attend design team meetings as required
• Work with leadership to manage design manpower budget and update budget to reflect revisions or changes in scope
• Represent the company in a professional manner in all dealings with owners, architects, vendors, other design professionals and contractors
• Assisting in the firm’s human resource efforts through training and mentoring junior firm members
• Work closely with marketing, leadership and business development
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Benefits

• WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees