Design Project Manager

iENG Design Operations Opportunity: Design Project Manager iENG Design is seeking a qualified professional to join our Design Operations Team . iENG's method of engineering is unique: We begin with the end in mind, and we challenge everything. We take time to understand the project we want to deliver. We understand the owner's views, use of building, the owner's operation and maintenance capabilities. We look at first cost v. operation cost v. life cycle cost. Every iENG project has a best value and best design---and that's what we deliver. An IMI Company, iENG serves nationwide Fortune 500 clients across the Institutional, Commercial and Industrial markets---there isn't a project our team cannot tackle. iENG Design is headquartered in Chesterfield, MO and has branch offices in Granite City, IL, Nashville, TN and Charlotte, NC. Services & Capabilities include: Engineering & Design, VDC/BIM Coordination, Construction Support, Scheduling, Commissioning, Retro Commissioning and Inspection Services. iENG currently ranks as one of the largest engineering/design firms by revenue in the region. We are currently looking for a Design Project Manager to join our Design Operations team located at our office in Nashville, TN . Our ideal candidate for a Design Project Manager is someone who has 5 years of experience in project management within mechanical design, engineering or construction industries. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of mechanical design and engineering projects. This role serves as the primary point of contact for clients and internal project teams, coordinating resources, schedules, and deliverables to ensure successful project outcomes. Design Project managers work closely with the VDC, Engineering, and Commissioning teams to align project scope with production capacity and delivery timelines. Primary responsibilities for iENG’s Design Project Manager include: Managing multiple concurrent design projects from initiation through close-out, including scope management, scheduling, resource coordination, and budget tracking. Serving as the primary client liaison through the project lifecycle, ensuring expectations are clearly set and consistently met. Coordinating with VDC, engineering, and commissioning teams to develop project schedules, assign tasks, and monitor progress against project milestones. Managing subcontractors, including delegated design and third party resources, to ensure alignment with project scope, schedule, and execution strategy. Tracking project budgets and identify cost variances. Facilitating project design meetings, design reviews, and coordination meeting with clients, contractors, and internal teams. Managing iENG project documentation including contracts, change orders, scope deliverables, and design logs. Proactively identifying project risks and developing mitigation strategies to minimize schedule and financial impact. Supporting the estimating process by providing input on scope, schedule and resource requirements for change orders Primary qualifications for iENG’s Design Project Manager include: 5+ years experience in project management within the mechanical design, engineering, or construction industry. Working knowledge of mechanical systems, MEP design workflows, and construction document sets. Experience with project management tools and BIM/VDC environments. PMP certification or equivalent project management training preferred. Bachelor's degree in a related field is a plus. Willing to travel on an as needed basis. Ability to interpret and identify potential problems or risks and come up with creative solutions. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Employee Stock Ownership Program Experience based salary Discretionary Annual Bonus Health Insurance Vision Insurance 401k with Discretionary Company Contributions Paid Time Off (Vacation; Sick Time) Paid Company Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Assistance Program DIVERSITY: Our commitment to diversity and inclusion starts with us. The IMI companies strive to build a team that is truly reflective of the communities we serve in every level of our business. We know that when diverse minds and perspectives come together, the possibilities are limitless. WHY iENG DESIGN? The iENG team is led by innovative engineers with vast experience across multiple industries. Their passion and understanding of the design & construction process results in a higher level of excellence within our entire engineering & design group. IMI companies know that to tackle the challenging projects we are faced with every day takes a team of creative problem solvers who aren’t afraid to be bold. Which is why IMI companies work every day to create a work environment that gives back to our employees. We take pride in supporting our own. Our philosophy is to hire talented people, provide them with the training, tools, and resources to be successful, empower them to go and contribute to the success of the company, and to reward performance. If you’re ready to be a part of our teamANDa part of our solution, APPLY TODAY! EOE/M/F/V/D In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability, or any other protected group status. #J-18808-Ljbffr