Project Manager (Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing)

Project Manager (Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing)

Location: Baltimore, MD or Norfolk, VA

Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days WFH

Salary Range: $120-$150K+ (based on experience level)

Company summary: We are an established MEP consulting engineering firm serving clients across healthcare, education, government, science and technology, mission-critical, and commercial sectors. We partner closely with owners and architects to deliver practical, reliable designs and strong project execution. Our culture values collaboration, accountability, and long-term client relationships.

Position summary: The Project Manager leads MEP consulting projects from initiation through closeout, owning scope, fee, schedule, and client communication. This role manages a multi-discipline team, maintains project controls, and ensures deliverables meet internal QA/QC standards. You will also support growth through proposals and by identifying follow-on work with existing clients.

Minimum qualifications

• BS in Engineering or equivalent
• Active PE license
• 5+ years in consulting engineering across varied projects
• Prior experience as a Project Manager owning scope, schedule, and budget

Key responsibilities

Project initiation

• Partner with leadership to establish the project team and define roles
• Produce project initiation documents including detailed scope outline, budget, and milestone schedule
• Identify delivery risks early and align mitigation plans with the team and client

Project execution and controls

• Lead implementation to ensure work aligns to approved scope and schedule
• Maintain project status reporting systems with real-time actions, changes, and decisions
• Drive internal coordination across disciplines and resolve conflicts impacting schedule
• Keep the client informed through a clear communication cadence and decision tracking
• Ensure QA/QC steps and review workflows are followed for all deliverables
• Oversee production of high-quality reports and presentations aligned to scope and standards

Financial performance

• Control project costs for time, travel, and reimbursables
• Track fee burn, forecast variances, and take corrective action early
• Issue and manage change notices for scope and budget adjustments
• Maximize profitability through resource planning, budgeting discipline, and cost controls

Team leadership

• Lead, support, and develop project staff
• Evaluate performance, identify strengths and gaps, and coach for growth