Job Summary: The Project Manager is responsible for leading, organizing, and supervising the engineering team while providing technical direction and project oversight. This role oversees all phases of projects-from concept and design through installation and start-up-ensuring quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.
Job Duties:
- Build and maintain positive client relationships.
- Coordinate work among design disciplines and ensure compliance with corporate standards for design deliverables (calculations, drawings, specifications).
- Lead acquisition of client criteria, distribute requirements to the AE team, and ensure appropriate responses to client reviews.
- Act as a client-facing representative, developing strong relationships and ensuring alignment throughout project execution.
- Report project financial status to the Project Manager/Project Director as required.
- Coordinate staff allocation with other Project Managers and AE Business Unit leadership.
- Supervise and mentor personnel assigned to projects.
- Facilitate all project communications and conduct regular project review meetings.
- Ensure all contractual design requirements are met.
- Provide leadership in integrating design and construction teams for project success.
- Negotiate and resolve issues among design disciplines and between design and construction.
- Perform administrative duties such as performance reviews, coaching, and career development.
- Comply with company Quality Control and Project Management procedures.
- Foster a positive, collaborative work environment aligned with organizational goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Primarily office-based with occasional exposure to construction site conditions (dust, fumes, noise, chemicals, hazardous materials, and varying weather).
- All employees must adhere to company safety standards and use personal protective equipment in designated areas.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Regularly required to walk, stand, use hands/fingers, handle tools, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 10 lbs. on a regular basis.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture required.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive design/engineering experience.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong knowledge of design codes, standards, and multi-discipline coordination.
- Experience managing BIM-based projects; proficiency in Revit strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of at least two design disciplines (e.g., mechanical and electrical).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general computer applications.
- Familiarity with SCRUM, Lean Design, and Construction practices preferred.
- Ability to apply engineering handbooks, manuals, and industry best practices.
Competencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, facilitation, problem-solving, and time management abilities.
- Proven leadership, team-building, and collaboration skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Ability to travel as needed.
- Demonstrated professionalism, adaptability, and alignment with Vestal Corporation's core values.
