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Senior Mechanical Project Manager

Harper Harrison
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2026

SENIOR MECHANICAL PROJECT MANAGER


Essential Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Industry Experience: 10 years of professional experience in mechanical design for commercial, government, academic, R&D, multi-family, or industrial sectors.
  • Leadership: Minimum 5 years of direct Project Management experience within the engineering consulting industry.
  • Technical Software: Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
  • Business Acumen: Thorough understanding of financial principles in consulting (WIP, billings, A/R) and municipal codes/regulations.


Desirable Requirements

  • Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license (Strongly Preferred).
  • Certifications: LEED accreditation and EIT (Strongly Preferred).
  • Modeling Expertise: Proficiency in TraneTrace and/or eQuest modeling software.
  • Growth: Proven track record in business development, establishing new client relationships, and securing repeat business.


Core Responsibilities

  • Strategic Oversight: Direct administrative, technical, and managerial techniques for complex mechanical design projects to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
  • Project Development: Finalize project scopes, prepare bid summaries, and develop detailed construction cost estimates and budgets.
  • Financial Accountability: Review job cost sheets, manage monthly billings, and oversee work-in-process (WIP) and accounts receivable collection.
  • Technical Direction: Direct the preparation of designs, specifications, plans, and reports; resolve complex design problems through review and field investigation.
  • Mentorship: Provide technical guidance, counsel, and knowledge transfer to junior project managers and design engineers.
  • Client Management: Serve as primary contact for technical requirements, billing inquiries, and conflict resolution; represent the team in marketing presentations.
  • Operational Execution: Oversee project changes and contract alterations; ensure milestone schedules are met within predetermined hourly budgets.
  • Construction Administration: Review administrative items including shop drawings, RFIs, and change order proposals; oversee designs through completion.


Engineering - Mechanical | Herndon, Virginia

Salary : $130,000 - $170,000

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