Senior Project Manager

If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your career while working on high impact institutional and academic projects, we are looking for you.

Vanderweil Engineers is a top ranked national full-service engineering firm specializing in MEP/FP engineering, sustainable design, technology and commissioning services across multiple sectors including Institutional, Academic, Science & Technology, Commercial, Healthcare and Mission Critical data centers. In our 75th year with a staff of 500 located across nine offices, we are proud to be one of the leading independently owned engineering firms in the country.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound impact as a Senior Project Manager on our growing team at our Boston, MA headquarters. (Hybrid schedule - Seaport District - four-minute walk from South Station.)

What You will Achieve

As a Senior Project Manager at Vanderweil, you will lead a diverse portfolio of academic and institutional projects in collaboration with nationally recognized architectural partners and forward-thinking clients. These projects span:

• Higher education facilities featuring bespoke architectural design and ambitious sustainability targets,
• Large-scale K–12 campuses with multifaceted programmatic needs, and
• Cultural institutions that serve as vital hubs within their communities.

At Vanderweil, Project Managers are instrumental in shaping project outcomes and fostering long-term client relationships. You’ll drive success through innovative thinking, engineering leadership, and a commitment to exceptional service.

In this role, you will:

• Serve as the primary liaison for owners, architects, and contractors from design through construction managing multiple A/E efforts within the Institutional and Academic sectors.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across MEP/FP disciplines, overseeing every aspect of project delivery - from early planning and client presentations to construction administration - while ensuring technical excellence and responsive service.
• Engage in marketing and business development activities, including crafting proposals, developing A/E fee estimates, and presenting team qualifications to prospective clients.

Qualifications:

• Professional Experience:
• 10 years of experience in MEP engineering, with at least 5 years in project management roles overseeing building projects.
• Sector Expertise:
• Background managing projects in the Institutional, Academic, or Cultural sectors, including coordination with architects, owners, and contractors.
• Technical Knowledge:
• Understanding of MEP/FP systems and how they integrate into building design and construction. Ability to guide technical engineering teams.
• Education & Credentials:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering (or related field). PE license preferred; PMP certification is a plus.

Our Flexible & Hybrid Work Culture

At Vanderweil Engineers, we value flexibility and understand the importance of work/life integration. Our hybrid work model blends in-office collaboration with remote focus time to support both professional growth and personal balance.

We prioritize wellness with programs that support physical and behavioral health, and we’re proud to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

Learn more about our culture at www.vanderweil.com.

Compensation

Compensation for this role is based on experience, education, and professional licensure, and is expected to range from $130,000 to $160,000 annually, plus eligibility for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.