Senior MEP Project/Client Manager

Dewberry•Richmond, VA

15h

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking a Senior MEP Project Manager for its Richmond, Virginia office. The position acts as the primary contact between Dewberry and the Owner, managing projects from concept through design, bidding, negotiation, and construction administration, while building client relationships and supporting repeat business. The successful candidate understands client objectives, anticipates project needs, resolves challenges, and partners with multidisciplinary teams to deliver engineering solutions and a strong client experience. Dewberry’s Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Structural (MEPS) team is a nationwide service line supporting specialized facilities and MEPS design services. Its work includes high-performance buildings, hospitals, net-zero and renewable-energy technologies, microgrids, and energy-resilience design. The role may offer opportunities to expand client responsibilities and market influence and to mentor and develop project managers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity within the state where the position is posted within one year of the start date.
Knowledge of the construction process.
Self-motivated, with highly developed verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Well organized, with a good understanding of plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and life-safety systems, as well as general knowledge of applicable codes, national standards, client design standards, system operation, space requirements, and cost.

Nice To Haves

10 or more years of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain primary one-to-one contact with the client and understand the needs and goals of the client and their organization.
Draft proposals for new projects with existing clients for review and signature by the Principal in Charge of Business, and track proposals through project award.
Work with clients to develop additional work.
Attend regular client design meetings and issue meeting minutes.
Oversee approval of design and construction documents within the applicable area of technical experience, including signing and sealing documents as Engineer of Record.
Coordinate with Design Discipline Managers to schedule, plan, and assign appropriate personnel.
Prepare project storyboards and detailed timelines.
Provide quality control to ensure client needs and requests are accommodated.
Coordinate all disciplines involved in a project, including outside consultants.
Provide timely advice and decisions to the Owner.
Advise on project billing and assist with collections.
Supervise and coordinate document submissions to reviewing authorities and coordinate responses to reviews.
Ensure review responses are reflected in drawings and specifications.
Arrange timely in-house quality reviews.
Arrange and attend pre-bid conferences, issue meeting minutes and addenda, conduct bid openings, and prepare and issue certified bid tabulations.
Coordinate construction administration activities to maintain Dewberry’s positive standing with the client.
Perform site visits, inspections, and commissioning activities as needed to support construction administration.
Assist with recruiting, evaluating, and making recommendations regarding employees to support the MEPS practice.