Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

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.