Senior Project Manager

HEAPY • Lexington, KY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

HEAPY is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Healthcare Practice in Lexington, KY. This role is responsible for the full life cycle of MEP focused design engineering, commissioning, energy optimization, and sustainability initiatives. The Senior Project Manager will ensure a Superior Client Experience, high colleague engagement, and achieve Financial Sustainability targets. This position involves client-focused communication, understanding and communicating project scope, establishing project guiding principles, schedule, cost, cash flow, quality, resource planning, and risk management. Colleagues in this position manage medium to large-sized Healthcare industry projects with fees up to $500,000, often requiring support from multiple Practices or Service Sectors. There is an increased role in client management and business development, focusing on expanding relationships with new and existing clients. This position will also serve as a Mechanical leader, contributing to and assisting team members with Engineering calculations and designs.

Requirements

• Normally requires a 4-year degree in engineering
• Typically 10 - 15 years of experience in MEP focused design and project management or equivalent working knowledge/experience
• Prior job assignments typically include project engineering and project management responsibilities, preferably for education clients.

Nice To Haves

• Professional registration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains clear knowledge of HEAPY Corporate Vision, Mission, and Core Values and demonstrates awareness of how those objectives relate to all position responsibilities.
• Located in the Indianapolis, IN metro area or be willing to travel to project sites in and around the region.
• Continually advances technical education and personal development aligned with OKRI goals.
• Guides HEAPY service delivery consistent with the appropriate service operating procedures and the identified milestones.
• Participates in project costing and bid preparation to the extent required.
• Reviews assigned project(s) after award to HEAPY to define project scope, determine work procedures/sequences, and develop schedules, budgets, resource planning, client communication plan, and progress billing points.
• Establishes Client – HEAPY – Architect - Construction Manager liaison network to keep all interested parties informed of project communication, planning, schedule, and work progress.
• Collaborates with the Practice Director, Operations Manager, and Practice Technical Leader to form a project work team and sees that responsibilities are assigned, and execution of tasks are initiated and completed according to schedule.
• Submits documents to federal, state, and local authorities for code compliance review and obtains the various permits required.
• Holds regularly scheduled project progress review meetings to ensure that: A project contract’s terms, conditions, and specifications are being met. Project personnel adhere to federal and state regulatory requirements and company policies. Delays and cost overruns, at best, are entirely avoided, or, at worst, kept to a minimum. Resource requirements, equipment, materials, and quality problems are recognized for timely intervention and resolution.
• Represents the HEAPY culture, maintains colleague morale and interacts appropriately with client counterparts.
• Ensures information for progress billing purposes is submitted correctly and on time.
• Meets with client management as necessary during a project’s terms to resolve issues and upon project completion to obtain final client approvals.
• Participates actively in the client feedback process and maintains a leadership role in understanding client comments, positively engaging with the client when opportunities to improve our performance are identified.
• Maintains a continuing business relationship with assigned clients as part of ongoing business development efforts.
• Reports client management activities and opportunities using CRM system.
• Typically engages directly in design and maintains design oversight and leadership relating to discipline/expertise for projects managed.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Built for People, Not Just Projects – a collaborative, colleague-first culture where you can do your best work
• Thrive with HEAPY Benefits – premium medical, dental & vision coverage designed with you in mind
• Invest in Your Future – 401(k) with competitive contributions to help you plan ahead
• Be Rewarded for Your Impact – 10–15% annual bonus potential tied to company performance and your contributions
• Own Your Time – open PTO and paid sick time that gives you the flexibility to recharge when you need it
• Wellness Week – we hit pause the final week of the year so you can rest, reset, and reflect
• Feel Your Best – annual wellness benefit bonus focused on your overall well-being
• Grow with Purpose – annual professional development stipend to support your career goals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior