Project Manager

Job Type


Full-time

Description

About Barton Associates

Barton Associates is a premier, multi-disciplinary engineering firm with a storied history of providing innovative MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing/Fire Protection) design, and architectural lighting solutions. With 6 office locations, we are committed to delivering excellence in the built environment.

We take immense pride in being an Employee-Owned Firm. That means our success is your success, a fact reflected in our culture and our numerous accolades:

• Nationally Recognized MEP Giants Top 100 Firm
• Best Places to Work in PA

At Barton Associates, we don't just build systems; we build careers where every employee has a stake in the outcome.

The Role: We are looking for an experienced and driven MEP Project Manager to join our growing team. In this role, you will lead exciting healthcare projects, working closely with clients, engineers, and project teams to bring complex ideas to life. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. This is an opportunity to build lasting client relationships, mentor team members, and play a key role in the successful delivery of impactful engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple healthcare projects simultaneously, serving as the primary liaison between the firm and clients while delivering exceptional service and professionalism.
• Drive the growth of the healthcare sector by cultivating strong client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and supporting strategic business development initiatives.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to identify prospective projects, develop winning proposals, and take an active leadership role throughout the proposal and presentation process.
• Partner with clients to define project scope, deliverables, schedules, and associated fees, ensuring all requirements are clearly documented within engineering agreements.
• Oversee the preparation and execution of engineering agreements, aligning client expectations with the firm's technical capabilities, project schedules, and operational goals.
• Direct projects from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in accordance with client expectations and quality standards.
• Assign and coordinate responsibilities among multidisciplinary project teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
• Establish, monitor, and manage project budgets, schedules, and resource allocations across all disciplines; proactively communicate potential budget impacts and implement mitigation strategies with senior leadership.
• Communicate project objectives, technical requirements, constraints, and quality expectations clearly to project teams, consultants, and quality assurance reviewers throughout all project phases.
• Prepare and deliver regular project status updates, ensuring transparent communication with clients and internal stakeholders.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Facilitate accurate and timely documentation of project communications, including meeting minutes, correspondence, reports, and project records, while ensuring proper distribution to all relevant parties.
• Coordinate project requirements and deliverables with external consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
• Ensure quality assurance reviews are completed at key project milestones in accordance with company standards and oversee smooth project transitions into construction services.
• Provide overall leadership and accountability for bidding and construction phase services, ensuring alignment with contractual agreements and client expectations.
• Support or serve as the Construction Services Representative for select projects, providing guidance and oversight during construction activities.
• Maintain long-term client relationships after project completion through ongoing communication, follow-up meetings, and proactive engagement to secure future opportunities.
• Manage and maintain accurate project data, forecasting, invoicing, schedules, and staffing requirements within the firm's project management systems.
• Represent the firm at client meetings, industry events, and public functions to strengthen market presence and support business development efforts.
• Perform additional leadership and project management responsibilities as assigned to support organizational objectives.
• May perform as Senior Engineer on select projects as required.

Requirements

EDUCATION/SKILLS/ABILITIES/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Possess high degree of comprehension and substantial experience in his/her discipline systems
• Working knowledge of other building systems and components outside his/her discipline and their integration with one another
• Experience with overseeing the progress of projects and meeting project budgets and deadlines
• Highly responsive to clients and project teams
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organization skills

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Disclaimer

This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this description. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the position.