Architectural Engineering Project Manager

Who We Are

IBC Engineering Services is an award-winning MEP engineering firm headquartered in Milwaukee, WI. Our team is passionate about designing high-performance, energy-efficient buildings through expert services in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, architectural lighting, sustainability, and commissioning. Behind every project is a team of seasoned engineers, designers, and LEED Accredited Professionals who ask the right questions, apply smart solutions, and take pride in doing exceptional work. IBC is always looking for great people to grow with us.

Who We Are Looking For

The Project Manager is responsible for the successful completion of a project, including maintaining schedules and budgets for individual projects. The Project Manager will plan, organize, and control the activities of the project as well as their own activities to best accomplish the successful completion of all projects assigned to them. This position will assign the work to the project team and see that it is properly completed. When another firm is engaged as a sub-consultant, it is the Project Manager's responsibility to see that the lines of responsibility are clearly defined and that there is adequate coordination between offices. The Project Manager must be capable and experienced, with authority to speak for the firm in dealing with the client and to direct and expedite the work. The Project Manager will be responsible for a portion of the profit center assigned to them.

Purpose of Position

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall supervision of those projects that are assigned to them to ensure that the project conforms to the contractual agreement the firm has made to the client, and that the project is completed within the allocated period of time and within the budget that has been assigned.

Typical Duties

The following duties are typical of the position, but are not all-encompassing. Each person is expected to assist in whatever duties are required to deliver a quality product on schedule.

1. Receives project assignments from the group leaders.
2. Participates in preparing proposals.
3. Participate in presentations to clients.
4. Participates in preparation of contractual agreement with client.
5. Understand the requirements of the contract with the client.
6. Develops project task list to define scope of work.
7. Budgets and schedules each task of the project task list.
8. Participates in the selection of the project team.
9. Assigns project tasks, budgets, and schedule to team members.
10. Answers questions and gives daily guidance to team.
11. Responsible for the accuracy and quality of all technical work.
12. Monitors project tasks to maintain budget, schedule and scope of work.
13. Requests and obtains approval before performing services outside scope of work.
14. Reviews invoices before distribution to client.
15. Assists in collection of past-due accounts receivable.
16. Recognizes problems quickly and seeks advice from the group leaders.
17. Develops technical competence of project team members.
18. Responsible for written work submitted to the client.
19. Maintains contact with the client during the project and after project completion.
20. Promotes use of and participates in the development of company design and production standards.
21. Maintains neat and orderly work area, which will allow access to project information to other team members.

Limits of Authority

May not change the scope of work or deviate from any other part of the contractual agreement without prior approval from the client in writing. Within the project team, the team leader has the responsibility to assign work, to establish schedules, to instruct team members, and to critique their efforts. Does not have the authority to hire or fire but may recommend such actions.

Relationship to Others

A Project Manager must maintain a satisfactory client relationship. The Project Manager must be able to relate to clients in a mature, thoughtful, professional, and pleasant manner. The development of technical skills of subordinates is also a part of the position, and this requires empathy, patience, understanding, and a genuine interest in others. Promotes interdepartmental communications and cooperation.

Knowledge and Experience Required

1. Design or project management experience totaling a minimum of eight (8) years.
2. Bachelor of Engineering Degree or a vocational-technical degree.
3. Must have a Professional Engineer (PE) License
4. Mechanical Project Managers must have an understanding of mechanical systems, including plumbing, fire protection, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and temperature controls. Electrical Project Managers must have an understanding of all electrical systems, including electrical distribution, lighting, and speciality systems.
5. Must understand all appropriate codes.
6. Must have the ability to utilize computer systems as a tool to effectively manage projects. Must have experience with CAD, Autodesk Revit, and load calculation software such as IESVE, Trane TRACE 3D, or Carrier HAP.
7. Must keep current in their job specialty through continuing education.
8. Must be capable of managing multiple projects and multiple project teams.
9. Must have developed the following skills: job knowledge, communication, leadership, planning, teamwork, decision-making, judgment, and problem-solving.

Accountable to: Principal-in-Charge

This position requires full-time in-office presence during the training period, with the ability to work a hybrid schedule in the future.