Mechanical Engineering Project Manager

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWhy this role matters:You’ll take ownership of diverse projects, guide multidisciplinary teams, and deliver thoughtful, high-performance building system designs from concept through completion. If you’re an experienced engineering professional who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence, leadership, and client partnership, this role offers a platform to do your best work.What you’ll do:You won’t just manage projects, you’ll drive outcomes.Lead end-to-end project delivery across projects, balancing scope, schedule, budget, and quality across practicesPlay a critical role in developing talent as well as building and leading high-performing teamsOwn client relationships, facilitating vision sessions, and serving as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycleDirect multidisciplinary coordination across architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural teamsDefine project strategy, including scope development, goal setting, timelines, and resource allocationEnsure financial performance, managing billing, invoicing, and resource planningElevate quality standards, performing QA/QC reviews on designs, calculations, and methodologiesContribute to business growth through proposal development and client engagementTechnical Leadership:You’ll provide oversight across multiple engineering domains:Mechanical SystemsReview heating/cooling load and ventilation calculationsGuide hydronic, air system, and process engineering designOversee mechanical room layouts for efficiency and functionalityEvaluate and recommend optimal system solutionsPlumbing & Fire ProtectionDirect sanitary, domestic water, and gas piping system designOversee medical gas systemsLead fire protection design including hydraulics and sprinkler layoutsCross-Discipline IntegrationEnsure seamless coordination across all building systemsSupport grant application processes tied to engineering scopeWhat you bring:12+ years of engineering experience in building systemsBachelor’s (or Master’s) degree in Engineering or a related field—or equivalent experienceProfessional licensureSpecific depth of expertise in mechanical BSE, with plumbing and fire suppression being highly desirableStrong command of building systems engineering principles across disciplinesProven ability to manage multiple priorities without compromising quality or deadlinesProficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office SuiteA collaborative mindset with the ability to foster innovation and creative problem-solving at you bringWHAT WE OFFER:  CPL cares about your future with us! That’s why we offer the following benefits to you and your family: To regular full-time and part-time employees who regularly work 30 or more hours per weekInternal Mobility & Career AdvancementHealthcare for you and your family including spouse coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription insurances. Single Plans with 100% paid premiumFlexible Time Off + 8 Holidays a yearRetirement Savings Plan - Contribution from CPL to grow your retirement funds.Tuition Assistance: You may be eligible for continuing education assistance.Student Loan Assistance Program: CPL will contribute up to a maximum of $100 a month for 5 years ($6,000 total) towards student loan debt. Licensure AssistanceLong-Term Disability Insurance Company/team member premium sharingFlexible Spending Account $5,000 dependent childcare annually paid 100% by team member pre-taxes. FREE Life Insurance and AD+D Insurance Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance What does it look like working here? We believe that building a strong community is about establishing a prevailing sense of fellowship among our team members, friends, and neighbors.Collaboration – working with others towards the best solution, placing great emphasis on the collective wisdom of our internal teams.Family – celebrating others’ successes, genuinely caring about the happiness and well-being of our team members and recognizing their own families as extensions of the CPL family.Fun – not taking oneself too seriously, fully understanding that fun at work is conducive to productivity.Inspiration – contributing to an uplifting workplace that facilitates growth and success by maintaining a positive, upbeat attitude.Integrity – doing what is ethically right and providing reliable follow-through on commitments.Ingenuity – seeking new opportunities and consistently identifying unexpected and practical ways to solve problems.The rate for this position generally ranges between $130,000 to 170,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employees already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee's pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.CPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, military or veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.CPL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. CPL will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with CPL. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through our Talent Acquisition Team.