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Healthcare Project Manager (Mechanical / MEP)

McParlane & Associates | Orange County or San Diego, CA
Full-Time | Senior Leadership Level
Salary Range: $175,000 annually (flexible based on experience)

Not for the average engineer. For the builder who leads from the front.

McParlane & Associates is looking for a Healthcare Project Manager (Mechanical / MEP) who can own high-stakes, high-visibility work without blinking. This is not a coordinator role. This is not a “keep the trains moving” role. This is a leadership seat for someone who can drive complex healthcare mechanical projects from concept through construction, elevate people around them, and deliver with precision when the margin for error is zero.

We want the kind of leader who thrives in environments where technical excellence, accountability, urgency, and trust all matter at once. Someone who can command a room, mentor a team, solve hard problems, and still keep the client confident, the project disciplined, and the standards sky-high.

At McParlane & Associates, we believe in high-performance teams, strong leadership, and delivering work that stands up under pressure.

What You’ll Own

You will lead and manage complex healthcare and commercial MEP projects with full accountability for design execution, client relationships, team leadership, schedule performance, and construction-phase success.

Core Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Lead multiple healthcare mechanical/MEP projects from kickoff through construction completion
• Set direction, create momentum, and hold teams accountable to scope, schedule, quality, and client expectations
• Own staffing plans, resource allocation, and project prioritization across concurrent workstreams
• Drive coordination across disciplines, consultants, clients, contractors, and owners

Client Leadership

• Serve as a senior-facing client partner, not just a project contact
• Lead meetings with clarity and authority
• Build long-term trust through responsiveness, technical credibility, and decisive execution
• Support proposals, scope development, and business development efforts

Technical Oversight

• Oversee design and engineering for healthcare and other commercial facilities
• Review system approaches, engineering studies, reports, and building analyses
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements
• Guide technically sound, cost-conscious decisions, including ROM cost considerations
• Oversee construction administration activities including RFIs, field coordination, and issue resolution

Team Development

• Mentor, coach, and develop engineers and project contributors
• Create a culture of ownership, sharp communication, and continuous improvement
• Delegate effectively without losing visibility or control
• Help build the kind of team that top performers want to join and stay with

Who You Are

You are a seasoned mechanical engineering leader with the experience and judgment to take ownership of critical projects and the presence to earn trust quickly.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 10 years of experience in a consulting engineering environment
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Deep experience in healthcare mechanical systems and complex commercial building projects
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems coordination
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects across all phases, including construction administration
• Experience preparing complete construction bid documents
• Proficiency with engineering design and calculation software
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Revit
• Experience evaluating construction costs and reviewing practical system options
• Proven success leading teams, mentoring engineers, and driving results in a collaborative environment
• LEED accreditation preferred

What Winning Looks Like

• Your projects are organized, proactive, and well-led
• Your clients trust you because you tell the truth, solve problems fast, and don’t miss details
• Your team gets better because you raise the bar and coach to it
• Your designs are smart, buildable, code-compliant, and aligned with project realities
• You don’t need to be chased for ownership—you naturally take it

Why McParlane & Associates

McParlane & Associates is committed to delivering high-quality engineering solutions that make a measurable impact. This is a team that values precision, accountability, and people who take ownership of outcomes, not just tasks.

This role is for someone who wants more than a title. It is for someone who wants meaningful work, strong people, real accountability, and the chance to build something that matters.

Benefits & Perks:

• 100% company-paid Medical/Dental/Vision (family coverage)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) (vacation, personal, and sick time).
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Company-provided laptop

Benefits eligibility may vary based on role and employment status.

Requirements (Conditions of Employment)

Employment is contingent upon:

• Completion of standard pre-employment screening.
• Successful completion of a background check conducted after a conditional offer; any prior issues will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis consistent with applicable state and federal law.
• Passing a drug test (for both full-time and part-time hires) conducted in line with applicable statutory requirements.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; we are unable to sponsor employment visas. Employment eligibility will be verified upon hire.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact us at scott@xpdtalent.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

McParlane & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on any protected status under federal or California law, and we provide equal opportunity in all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and training.

Pay: $175,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $175,000 - $185,000