Project Manager

Job Summary: The Project Manager is responsible for leading, organizing, and supervising the engineering team while providing technical direction and project oversight. This role oversees all phases of projects-from concept and design through installation and start-up-ensuring quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.

Job Duties:

• Build and maintain positive client relationships.
• Coordinate work among design disciplines and ensure compliance with corporate standards for design deliverables (calculations, drawings, specifications).
• Lead acquisition of client criteria, distribute requirements to the AE team, and ensure appropriate responses to client reviews.
• Act as a client-facing representative, developing strong relationships and ensuring alignment throughout project execution.
• Report project financial status to the Project Manager/Project Director as required.
• Coordinate staff allocation with other Project Managers and AE Business Unit leadership.
• Supervise and mentor personnel assigned to projects.
• Facilitate all project communications and conduct regular project review meetings.
• Ensure all contractual design requirements are met.
• Provide leadership in integrating design and construction teams for project success.
• Negotiate and resolve issues among design disciplines and between design and construction.
• Perform administrative duties such as performance reviews, coaching, and career development.
• Comply with company Quality Control and Project Management procedures.
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment aligned with organizational goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Primarily office-based with occasional exposure to construction site conditions (dust, fumes, noise, chemicals, hazardous materials, and varying weather).
• All employees must adhere to company safety standards and use personal protective equipment in designated areas.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Regularly required to walk, stand, use hands/fingers, handle tools, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10 lbs. on a regular basis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive design/engineering experience.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of design codes, standards, and multi-discipline coordination.
• Experience managing BIM-based projects; proficiency in Revit strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of at least two design disciplines (e.g., mechanical and electrical).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general computer applications.
• Familiarity with SCRUM, Lean Design, and Construction practices preferred.
• Ability to apply engineering handbooks, manuals, and industry best practices.

Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, facilitation, problem-solving, and time management abilities.
• Proven leadership, team-building, and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Demonstrated professionalism, adaptability, and alignment with Vestal Corporation's core values.