WGI

Senior Project Manager I - MEP

WGI$100K — $120K *
Tampa, FL 33647In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; PMP or equivalent certification accepted.
  • 10+ years of MEP project management experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing codes and standards.
  • Demonstrated leadership and team management skills across disciplines.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, capable of presenting to clients and stakeholders.
  • Proficient in project management software like Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or MS Project.
  • Ability to juggle multiple active projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead MEP projects from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
  • Oversee design, installation, and commissioning of MEP systems across large projects.
  • Manage and mentor a team of MEP engineers and technicians, guiding their technical growth.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor throughout projects.
  • Identify new business opportunities and contribute to proposals and qualifications packages.
  • Represent the firm at industry events and with key client accounts to enhance market presence.
  • Serve as the main contact point for clients, architects, contractors, and stakeholders.
  • Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and resource plans, while mitigating risks.
  • Conduct regular project reviews and prepare accurate project reports.
  • Ensure consistent application of project management processes and procedures.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • 401k plan with matching contributions.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions.
  • Pet insurance options available.
  • Employee assistance program for personal and professional support.
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager I- MEP with 10+ years of professional experience to join our growing MEP team in the Austin, TX or Tampa, FL office.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems, with a proven track record of managing large-scale projects from inception to completion. As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, installation, and maintenance of MEP systems, ensuring that all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.

WGI offers a complete Benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee assistance program.

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Responsibilities

  • Lead MEP projects from inception through closeout, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
  • Oversee the design, installation, and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across large-scale projects.
  • Manage and mentor a team of MEP engineers and technicians, providing technical guidance and supporting professional development.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle and beyond.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities, lead pursuit strategy, and author or contribute to proposals and qualifications packages.
  • Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and with key client accounts to expand the firm's market presence.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, architects, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and resource plans; proactively identify and mitigate risks.
  • Conduct regular project reviews and progress meetings; prepare and present clear, accurate project reports.
  • Drive consistent use of project management processes and procedures across the team.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; PMP or equivalent project management certification accepted in lieu.
  • 10+ years of experience in MEP project management.
  • Strong knowledge of relevant mechanical, electrical, and plumbing codes and standards.
  • Proven leadership and team management skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to clients and senior stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in project management tools such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or MS Project.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple active projects.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office setting. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard and mouse. Use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

If you have what it takes to join our growing organization and want to be part of a dedicated team, please apply today. In return, WGI provides a competitive salary and an outstanding work environment.

About WGI

As a multidisciplinary consulting firm, WGI has eight offices throughout Florida and specializes in the following disciplines: Land Development/Municipal Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Surveying and Mapping, Subsurface Utility Engineering, Structures, Water Resources, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Sciences, Architecture, Land Planning, and Creative Services. The Zweig Group ranked WGI #4 on its 2017 Hot Firms list and #23 on the 2017 Best Firms to Work For list.

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