Project Manager, MEP Engineering Firm

About the Company

My client is a dynamic MEP and Structural engineering design and consulting firm specializing in ultra-high-end residential projects in the New York City region, with recent growth along the East Coast from New England to Florida. Collaborating with top-tier architects and design teams, the team delivers custom home designs that meet demanding performance, aesthetic, and acoustic standards.

They’re a 20-person firm in a growth phase, professional and collaborative, and still casual and close-knit.

What You’ll Do

The team is looking for a proactive and highly organized Project Manager to take ownership of project organization and execution across their growing portfolio. This is a new position for the firm, and the right candidate will not only manage projects but also help define how project management operates - building the systems, tools, and rhythms that will guide us forward.

You’ll learn their current engineering workflow, implement structure where needed, and manage active projects from kickoff to completion. Over time, you’ll take a leading role in proposal development, resource planning, and overall project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and document the current engineering processes and workflows
• Develop internal project management systems and procedures with clear milestones and approval gates
• Establish and maintain project timelines tailored to each engagement
• Coordinate kickoff meetings and collaborate with design teams to align on schedules, deliverables, and responsibilities
• Track progress across internal teams and ensure alignment with external partners and consultants
• Manage internal workflow and resource allocation
• Hold teams accountable to deadlines and deliverables, both internally and externally
• Support proposal preparation and, in time, lead proposal development with principals and engineers
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve communication, and reduce bottlenecks

Qualifications

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a project management or coordination role within design, engineering, or construction

Skills & Competencies

• Fast learner with strong project management experience
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency in modern office software; experience with project management tools (e.g., Asana, ClickUp, or similar) preferred
• Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
• Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive information

Attributes

• Proactive, resourceful, and unafraid to follow up
• Collaborative and confident when working with both technical and creative teams
• Adaptable and motivated by building structure from ambiguity

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Paid holidays and vacation, plus your birthday off