Project Manager (Mechanical)

Overview

Job Title: Project Manager (Mechanical Engineer)

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Rivet Operations Company is looking for a Project Manager (Mechanical Engineer) to perform construction management and monitoring duties at Nellis AFB. This role monitors and manages projects for new construction, renovations, and improvements to real property facilities and utility systems, applying professional mechanical engineering knowledge to work that routinely involves utilities and mechanical systems for large industrial buildings, multi-story office buildings, and other facilities of similar size and complexity. These mechanical systems include heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); water and sewage (plumbing); fire suppression, control, and alarm systems; and related electrical circuitry.

This role performs detailed pre-construction site surveys, reviews as-built drawings at construction completion, and maintains surveillance over construction contractors to ensure compliance with contract specifications and schedules, including participation in and surveillance over Simplified Acquisition Base Engineering Requirements (SABER) contracted work. This role assists in evaluating construction bids, develops and reviews specifications and schedules, inspects construction for compliance, resolves differences with contractors, and prepares/reviews change orders prior to contract modification.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates projects with other engineering disciplines and architects to ensure all design considerations are addressed, may engage the Judge Advocate General's office on contractor performance problems and recommend withholding payment when justified, and may serve on construction contract source selection boards.

• Keeps abreast of emerging technologies and uses information management, CADD, and project tracking software to solve engineering problems and facilitate work.

• Prepares/reviews designs, cost estimates, schedules, and A&E statements of work, and performs requirements programming (O&M, MCP, NAF, MFH) including validating requirements, economic analyses, and coordination with the installation facilities board.

• Ensures all work complies with federal, state, and local health, safety, and environmental codes and enhances workplace safety.

• This position may require access to FOUO information and occasional access to restricted areas and/or material when providing support and will follow/adhere to OPSEC guidelines and pertaining directives.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management from an accredited university or college and 4+ years of related experience.

• Professional knowledge of mechanical engineering, including HVAC; water and sewage (plumbing); fire suppression, control, and alarm systems; and related electrical circuitry.

• Experience performing construction management and contract monitoring for new construction, renovations, and improvements to real property facilities and utility systems.

• Proficiency with information management, CADD, and project tracking software.

• Effective written and oral communication for coordinating with using agencies, other engineering disciplines, and architects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of SABER (Simplified Acquisition Base Engineering Requirements) contracted work.

• Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) or U.S. Air Force environments.

• Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, staffing, budgets, and operational priorities in dynamic environments.

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to effectively engage with senior military leaders, Government personnel, and contractor teams.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Security: Requires the applicant to possess and maintain an active Secret clearance for the position.

Benefits:

Rivet offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at

Physical Requirements:

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility, including but not limited to bending, reaching, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. There is a possibility that due to parking availability and location of work, walking moderate to long distance may be required. Possible lifting up to 25 lbs.

Please note: Rivet Operations Company LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Positions functions and qualifications may vary depending on business needs.

Rivet Operations Company LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.

Posted Salary Range

USD $81,000.00 - USD $91,000.00 /Yr.

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ID 2026-3445

Category Program & Project Management

Job Post Information : Posted Date * 3 weeks ago (7/27/2026 6:11 PM)